Leslie Archer has always been fascinated by the relationship between art and design. Over her career, she has drawn inspiration from the masters—Picasso, Agnes Martin, Clyfford Still, Richard Diebenkorn, and, most profoundly, Rembrandt. Particularly mesmerized by Rembrandt’s virtuosity with light and movement, Leslie seeks to find a similar depth and composition in her own work. “I have such adulation for the work of the masters. The first time I saw Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, I couldn’t wait to return to my studio and get to work,” says Leslie.

Her life-size canvases create a sense of scale and emotion that allows one to escape. “I find myself inspired by everything around me. I treat each canvas with great respect, and when a collector feels a connection to my work, I feel honored,” Leslie says. In her eyes, thoughtfully chosen artwork, displayed in a carefully curated space, can become the heart and soul of a room’s design.

Leslie is a widely exhibited and collected painter. Her work can be found throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Leslie’s work can be found in her Washington, D.C. studio, as well as

Atelier Design & Decor Middleburg, VA

Brook Taylor Bethesda, MD

G&G Interiors in Knoxville, TN

G&G Interiors in Nashville, TN

Ivy Lane Living in Alexandria, VA

Hickory Chair Showroom in High Point, NC

Michael-Cleary Washington DC Design Center

Pure Home Collections in Frederick, MD   

Suites at Market Square G-7013 in HighPoint, NC