Labels can have a detrimental effect on artists, which is why Leah Lucas leans away from pigeonholing her or her work. “When starting out, I am not sure when most artists verbalize the ‘style’ they will eventually embrace. To describe my work, even now, feels restrictive as it has grown out of a journey of self-discovery,” Lucas says. “However, for those that need to describe my work, realistic impressionism probably comes close.”
Ranch Romance—Early 20th Century, oil on board, 24 x 30”
Ridin’ High, oil on board, 20 x 16”
Her work is informed by magnificent views of the Rockies, beautiful skies and classic images of Western figures of all varieties. “Just as writers aspire to find their ‘voice,’ I am instinctively led to be true to my own expression,” Lucas says. “There is no accident I am informed by growing up in the West and its history, where there are unreachable horizons, expanses of untamable land, definitive noisy seasons, constantly changing weather, turbulent rivers, valleys carved out of flat prairies, mountains that sprout like historic plants that lie under blankets of ever-shifting light providing unstoppable and fecund stimulus. And as I evolve, I see that the universe continues to lead me to my next challenge, which is on July 7 to 16 at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. International appreciators of Western-themed art will be able to enjoy and acquire my new paintings which have been specially curated for the prestigious Stampede Artists’ Studios.”
Saluting the Morn, oil on board, 18 x 24”
In addition to the Stampede Artists’ Studios, Lucas will also be presenting work in the Pure West Art Auction during the Way Out West Fest on June 11, 2023. —
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www.leahlucasfineart.com
leahmlucas@hotmail.com
Represented by Bryan’s Gallery
www.bryansgallery.com
mbsteger@gmail.com
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