Author: Leah Mccloskey
I am an artist, ink maker, painter, photographer, curator living in Millerton NY. I grow,
forage, and then make ink and pigments from natural and other varied sources in my environment to use in my art making. The process is my art.
Finally Spring is here! Save the Date: Friday May 11 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Experiments in Paint May 11 to June 5 Continue reading Finally Spring is here! Save the Date: Friday May 11 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Studio Days
It’s been over a decade since I have felt so immersed in Paint. Not sure which are done … but continuing the process and really relishing this absolutely joyful time. Continue reading Studio Days
Experiments in Paint
For the past nine months I’ve been doing some experimenting and playing with different mediums for oil and acrylic paint. So I’ve decided I’m going to show some of the experiments in my exhibition in May . Here are a few of the sketches, I’m still working on the larger pieces. Continue reading Experiments in Paint
Play in Paint
just a few afternoons with myself and some classical music in the studio to see what happens. Stay Tuned Continue reading Play in Paint
Onion as still life
I photographed it a few times during the week to record the light and colors. Continue reading Onion as still life
A Blue Day
A trip to Longwood gardens is a lesson in blue Continue reading A Blue Day
A Birthday Card for my Sister
meowing at the moon Continue reading A Birthday Card for my Sister
WORKING On it…
Sometimes I am asked to paint something that seems easy enough, however, it never is. This one took me out of my comfort zone. (I am not one for buildings in my landscapes)… Continue reading WORKING On it…
Oil Pastels
I Love Oil Pastels! Over the years I have used hundreds of these little sticks of color; in my drawings and mixed media pieces and even my paintings. I guess it all started back in the day with coloring books and crayons. Continue reading Oil Pastels
Leah's Notes on Ink and Art 