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Leah Thompson
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Philadelphia native, Leah Thompson has been painting for over 15 years. She’s a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and holds a BFA in Fine Arts and a BS in Art Education.
“ I like my works to be filled with movement and expression as well as color. My interest lies in capturing the spirit of the subject . I am inspired by the works of Degas, Van Gogh, and several German Expressionists.”
Leah Thompson has won awards for Best Painting at Virginia Western ( 2008) and 2nd Place for Pastels in the Smith Mountain Lake Art Council Art Show (2008). Leah is currently exhibiting at Second Helpings Art Gallery ( Roanoke, VA), Carillion Hospital (Roanoke, VA), Black Dog Salvage (Roanoke, VA), and LinDor Gallery (VA).
Leah is currently an elementary art teacher for the Roanoke City Public Schools . Her hobbies include gardening, exercising, and healthy cooking. She lives with Jonathan her husband of 15 years, and her son.
For more information contact Leah at: (540) 344-8498, or at leahcris@verizon.net | |
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