Leah Lopez
Artist Biography

"I Dream of Lemons", oil on panel 8" x 10" $1500		"West Village Wine Shop", oil on panel 9" x 12" $1600
"Copper and Oranges", oil 9" x 12" $1700		"Teapot and Apples", oil 11" x 14" $2500
"Pink Roses", oil 16" x 12" $2880		"West Village Afternoon", oil 8" x 10" $1300
"Two Apples and Tea", oil on linen 20" x 16" $4800
SOLD WORKS
"The Pond", oil 8" x 10" SOLD

Artist Biography

Leah Lopez grew up in the heart of northern New Mexico where the influence of a rich culture of artisans fed her imagination and inspired the exploration of creative interests. Drawing and painting was a continual means of expression and inspiration, and in time led her to practice traditional techniques in Southern California then, later to the University of New Mexico. At 23, she was exposed to the timelss, enlightening philosophies encouraged by artists Gregg Kreutz, Sherrie McGraw and David Leffel. Over the next four years, studying with these artists eventually took her from the Southwest to the Art Student's League in New York where she resides today.

Leah's artwork has made its way into the hearts and homes of collectors all over the country. She has been represented by fine galleries in Santa Fe, Scottsdale, Carmel, Pasadena, Jackson Hole, and Bronxville and she participates in group shows in New York and across the states. She has been honored with awards and accomodations from esteemed organizations such as Scottsdale Artists School, American Women Artists, Salon International and National Association of Women Artists.

Leah enjoys the privilege of mentoring and teaching. Regarding one of her favorite topics in class, she says, "We use our subject matter, still life for example, as the vehicle in which to explore the visual elements that can make a painting appealing, stimulating, interesting, realistic, or dramatic." She teaches at the New York Academy of Art and is invited to instruct at art institutions along the East Coast.

EXHIBITIONS
2011 Oil Painters of America - National
2011 Salmagundi Club's Junior Members & Scholarship Exhibition
2010 Solo Exhibition, Shadid Fine Arts
2010 American Women Artists
2010 Faces of Winter, Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists
2009 Solo Exhibition, N.A.W.A Gallery
2009 Winter Miniature Show, Sage Creek Gallery
2009 Oil Painters of America - Eastern Regional
2009 Salmagundi Club Non-Members Exhibition
2009 National Association of Women Artists
2008-2009 American Women Artists
2008 Hudson Valley Art Association
2008-2009 Oil Painters of America, National
2008 Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery
2007 Solo Exhibition, Downey Gallery
2006 Allied Artists of America
2006 Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artists School
2006 Still Life Group Show, Downey Gallery
2006 A World of Flowers, The Art Center at Fuller Lodge
2006 Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery
2005 American Women Artists
2005-2009 Miniatures, The Albuquerque Museum
2005 Featured Five x 2, The Art Center at Fuller Lodge
2004 Traditional Fine Arts, The Art Center at Fuller Lodge

AWARDS
2009 "First Place, Solo Show Award", National Association of Women Artists
2008 "Award of Merit" American Women Artists
2006 "First Place Oils" The Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artists' School
2006 "Honorable Mention" Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery
2004 "First Place Award" Traditional Fine Arts, The Art Center at Fuller Lodge

EDUCATION
2007 Art Students League of New York
2005-06 Andreeva Portrait Academy
2005 Loveland Academy of Fine Art
2004-06 Fechin Institute
2004-06 Scottsdale Artists School
2000 Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Academy