Gary Leonard

Blue Mirage, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A woman in a flowing white dress stands with a relaxed composure. Her dark hair frames her tranquil expression. Soft blues and gentle pinks surround her, blending into an ethereal background filled with abstract flowers. Heavily textured brushwork creates movement and adds a dreamlike quality to the scene.

About the Artist
Artist Gary Leonard enjoys the challenges of figurative work, focusing on color and composition rendered spontaneously to create a lasting impression. His paintings express the delicate beauty and romance of the world, leaving the viewer with a deep sense of warmth and peace. “That which lies within us must be recognized and explored,” says Gary. Inspired by the techniques of the old masters, Gary took inspiration from the works of John Singer Sargent, weaving his influences into his creations. Driven by specific objectives, each of his artworks serves to continuously refine his skills. He gathers references from a collection of photos and experiments with various arrangements to achieve his artistic goals. Gary finds focus while painting to music in his tidy studio, surrounded by his works. Beyond art, Gary works as a marketing designer, explores 3D-printed sculptures, and enjoys playing tunes on the piano.

Words that describe this painting: woman, female, figure, figurative, calm, dress, vertical, expressionism, people, fashion, oil painting, blue

Blue Mirage
Gary Leonard
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
36 in. h x 18 in. w x 1.37 in. d
3 lbs. 5 oz.