Leslie Miller
Leslie Miller
Leslie Miller: Painting the Layers of Human Experience

Leslie Miller is a contemporary artist known for her captivating oil paintings with layers of cold wax medium. Her work is a reflection of the many layers that make up the human condition-each painting ebbs and flows through varying degrees of transparency and opacity, much like the complexity of human life.

Her journey into the art world began in 2014 when driven by her passion for creating and learning, she began to undertake independent study. Since then, Leslie has continued to refine her craft, constantly evolving her style and process.

Leslie's artwork can be found in many local exhibits in Arizona, as well as in private collections across the United States. She is represented by K Newby Gallery in Tubac and earned the Master Meed award from the Tubac Center of the Arts in 2016.

Originally from California, Leslie was adopted and raised in East Tennessee. Her experiences gathered from various places and cultures inform her artistic process. Leslie's approach to painting involves working intuitively, layering and removing wax, building a visual narrative that resonates with complexity and depth. Just as people are influenced by their past and present, each piece she creates carries its own story in a similar way.

In addition to her own art, Leslie plays an active role in fostering creativity in others. She has served as the founding director of the Tubac School of Fine Art, the adult education division of the Tubac Center of the Arts. She also teaches workshops at the school and online, sharing her passion for cold wax and oil painting with a wider audience.
Her artwork can be found in many local exhibits in Arizona and homes throughout the US. Leslie’s work is represented by On The Edge Contemporary Gallery in Tubac. In 2016 she received the Master Meed award by popular vote from Tubac Center of the Arts.

After many creative endeavors, she began her education in fine art through independent study in 2014 and continues to learn constantly from other accomplished artists. Notably, Leslie brings art instructors from around the country to teach workshops at Tubac School of Fine Art the adult education division of Tubac Center of the Arts. Leslie also teaches workshops at the school and online.

Born and adopted in California, raised in East Tennessee she now resides in Tubac, AZ.
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I believe the unique beauty of a person lies where their influences, their values and their experiences coincide.

About Me

Leslie Miller is a contemporary artist painting primarily in oil with cold wax medium. Fascinated by the many layers, unique marks, and ability to create transparency and opacity that hints toward the human condition. Working intuitively each piece ebbs and flows through various layers that could not be achieved in one pass. In the same way, people are built from many different layers of influence and experiences.

Her artwork can be found in many local exhibits in Arizona and homes throughout the US. Leslie’s work is represented by On The Edge Contemporary Gallery in Tubac. In 2016 she received the Master Meed award by popular vote from Tubac Center of the Arts.

After many creative endeavors, she began her education in fine art through independent study in 2014 and continues to learn constantly from other accomplished artists. Notably, Leslie brings art instructors from around the country to teach workshops at Tubac School of Fine Art the adult education division of Tubac Center of the Arts. Leslie also teaches workshops at the school and online.

Born and adopted in California, raised in East Tennessee she now resides in Tubac, AZ.

Examples of My Work

Fun Facts

Walked from the west coast of England to the east coast on the Wainwright Walk
My 4 yr old grandson taught me to swim at age 52, I swim 5 days a week now
I have my mothers smile, even though I am adopted.
Hares are my favorite creatures
My other passions include cooking and gardening

More About Me

What other non-artist jobs have you had?

Manicurist, muffin baker, Hat designer, art school founder.

If your life had a theme song, which song would it be?

I've Got a Rainbow in My Pocket

What is your hidden talent or claim to fame?

Baking the ugliest but best tasting cakes.