Leisa Rich- Visual Artist and Art Educator

There are moments of rejection that don’t sting because someone else was better and you feel happy for them. Then there are the WHAT THE F**K moments!

SEEKING ART CONSULTANTS! Looking for your excellent recommendations of art consultants who place art in both corporate spaces, hospitality and medical, and private homes and who are open to new artists to work with. U.S. and Canada. Thanks so much!

“Harking Back To Humanism” is the first sculpture in a series to accompany the vintage tapestry pieces.

Just beginning the sculpture series that accompany my vintage reclaimed textile wall works. In progress.

“Choked”. 2024. Get it

I’m curating an exhibition! This is a great opportunity to submit your experimental work… create something different from what you usually do! This great Toronto art gallery is a space to show off some very unusual works and I am thrilled to be curator!

NEXT UP! Apply for this exhibition in Toronto that I am curating!!!! Get your entries in now!

Watch out for the Kitty! Saturday, August 3! Noon at the Kingston library downtown!

Last day to see my wearable sculptures in Kick & Push Saturday, August 3! We’ll be down at the pier with Over The Shoulder Boulder Holder! 10 am. Then come to the library for an unusual cat made of recycled cat food containers!

Jumping for joy! What a great day!

Helllllloooooo world!

Here is the schedule of the performances of my wearable art in Kingston, Ontario this week! Hope to see you there!

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY INSTALLATION!!!!!
So many great art works to see… I think mine is worthy of your vote!

Hello!
I am in an art competition and would really appreciate your vote! If you aren't on social media you can access the voting here: https://100kellogglane.com/events/art-comp-2024
My installation is called "Kaleidoscope: Surrounding Swarm". It took me YEARS to make all of the elements of this room-sized slice of creative nature! The prizes are HUGE and this could mean a world of difference for me going forward, enabling me to make bigger and better installations for the public! Thanks in advance!

ART COMP 2024 May SepART COMP 2024Create | Connect | Challenge:100 art pieces from 100 talented artists. ART COMP 2024 is officially underway! Come visit and explore the 100 Kellogg space to take in these exceptional pieces and vote on your favourite. VOTE NOW! Presented byCourtyard Events

My little sample from yesterday’s video, finished! I’ll add it to my teaching collection of samples for free motion embroidery.

Comprehensive interview I have done... Thanks so much to TextileArtist!!!!!!

Leisa Rich: When ideas simply flow - TextileArtist.org When Leisa Rich starts to play, miracles can happen. Blessed with a vivid imagination of a somewhat utopian nature, and with a wealth of experience using a

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It’s time to take your art to the next level! I believe that mentorship can provide the extra boost it takes to turn your creativity into a successful art practice.

I’m currently mentoring a select group of artists with .official, and the experience has been wonderful and enlightening so far!
Mastrius brings together motivated artists from all corners of the globe, fostering a diverse and vibrant creative community.

Here’s what you get with mentorship:

🖌️ Tailor made guidance and support to help you meet your goals
🖌️ Community and accountability through regular online meetings, where we address unique challenges and hurdles you face as an artist
🖌️ Personalized assignments and technique demos to help broaden your skills

I’d love to share some wisdom and experience, and walk alongside you in this next stage of your creative journey.

Want to join me??

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Interested in the AI art debate? Have a listen to this great overview. I chime in on how I’m using it, too.

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Open Up made it to its new home in Italy!

Textile/fiber/fibre artists, apply!

I’m in the 100 artists chosen for this huge exhibition and events in London, Ontario! Similar to Artprize and ArtFields in the U.S., I’m doing an installation! Opens May 23 and runs to September 5. Check it out at www.artcomp.awardsplatform.com

I am getting VERY EXCITED about my solo exhibition coming up May 2-26, with an opening reception on May 4 from 2-5. The works I have been doing for (almost) COLOUR LESS are really reflective of another side of me, and I am extremely proud of them! Hope to see some of you at J2 gallery+studio in Gananoque, Ontario!!!!!