Leila’s paintings are defined by vibrant colour and expressive brushwork, conveying her emotional response to a subject. She uses colour and brushwork to capture her subjects’ character. From the sensory experience of a woodland walk to the quiet beauty of a flower in bloom, to the flickering smile of a child to the blurred movement of a galloping horse.
Winning a set of oil paints in a national art competition at the age of 11 was the start of a lifelong love of painting. Although art was always Leila’s biggest passion, she initially studied History of Art and English at the University of Nottingham, and then worked at the Condé Nast Publications, working with images. At 25 however, the pull to paint was too strong, and she applied to study fine art at Chelsea College of Art.
Born in London, Leila studied at the Slade School of Art (Master of Fine Art) and at Chelsea College of Art, University of Arts London (BFA).
Leila has gained international recognition with one of her paintings selected to appear on a stamp. It is part of a collection of 12 official postage stamps in France, with works by Van Gogh, Degas, Derain and Klee.
Her work has featured in Country Life magazine’s ‘My Favourite Painting’. Commissions include a portrait of Dame Zandra Rhodes and equestrian paintings for the Royal Box at Cheltenham Racecourse and the Jockey Club.
Leila is represented by Buckingham Fine Art, with original paintings available at Aura Fine Art, Buckingham Fine Art, Cotswolds Contemporary, Soho Fine Art and select independent galleries.
Licensing and copyright are represented by Bridgeman Images. Limited Edition Prints available at Bridgeman Editions.
Leila lives in London/ Surrey with her husband, three children and dog Alfie.
