Leao's World

It's been a long time coming

2011-08-14T21:18:00.000+12:00

This is a piece I painted for my Nephew this year, going to try some new stuff in the next while so watch this space.

The last 6 months

2010-12-15T07:27:00.000+13:00

Hi, I know that this is meant to be a blog but my life has just been so amazingly full and busy, I have travelled for the first time since I was a little girl, I have been working part time in a community organization and I have felt like I have made a difference in our little community. I haven't painted in a long time but that is just the nature of where things are at. I'm looking forward to updating this a little more regularly.

The Land we live in

2010-06-14T15:58:00.000+12:00

We are so blessed in NZ to have such amazing greenery and it was so much fun painting a little of piece of NZ. So good to be inspired again to paint and to enjoy painting, the writing comes directly from the Bible about the land God has created for us to enjoy.

New Art Piece

2010-06-02T07:15:00.000+12:00

Ok it's been awhile since I've blogged or posted a painting so I thought I'd do both, it's been a crazy few months but I'm back into the groove of painting and I really want to add it to my blog collection. I have a few more pieces that I have on the go but it's been a while. Anyway here the first of many more that I plan to put up.

Watching Mum graduate

2010-04-12T17:50:00.000+12:00

It was a very proud moment today when I and my siblings watched my mum graduate with a BA in Social Work, she has been working very hard and at times it seemed impossible, for 6 years of part time study, full time Mum, full time Wife, full time Work with the community it was amazing to see her walk on that stage and receive her cap. I was so proud of her and look forward to the things she does in the community, I have missed having her around but studying comes with a price and today as she walked on stage it was one of those moments of happiness. She worked really hard for it and if I ever needed a Social Worker she would be the one I would call.

Whew!

2010-04-01T18:08:00.000+13:00

Wow I can't believe this first term has gone already, so much has happened in the last 3 months and already I'm planning what do with the boys this coming holidays, I love the holidays actually going from homeschooling to making lunches in the morning is real change. We plan to do a bit of walking to keep fit so it looks like we might walk the twin streams paths this holidays, the WCC have made some pretty good maps so that we can walk some good distances and still enjoy it. Looking forward to updating this more reguarly :) with all 3 boys at home lol

The Joy Of Easter

2010-03-31T15:57:00.000+13:00

I taught today at my son's school, the previledge was the joy of teaching bible, the kids were facinated with it, I had the joy of teaching them about Easter and the true meaning of it. I told them about a God who lovingly gave His Son for us and that not only did He die for our sins, He rose victoriously because the grave could not hold Him, I love that part where the two men dressed in white addressed the sorrowful women and said "Why do you seek the living among the dead, He is not here, He has risen" Wow what an awesome statement, the crunch line of the whole Christian message that the Saviour had risen. I'm looking forward to sharing with my boys the true meaning of Easter and sharing with them the message of the cross and if they're lucky they might even get some chocolate :)

Another Beautiful Morning

2010-03-05T08:48:00.000+13:00

Fancy driving back from dropping the boys off to school and discovering that your beautiful wall that you've spent so much time painting has fully been tagged, but thankfully for graffitti guard you can just wipe it all off. It's a shame because all the time it was just a green wall it hardly got tagged :( I think I need to go on night duty and look out for these wayward teenagers bored out of their tree and find out what's happening. Well I'm happy that Tag out are coming out to wipe it, they always do a fantastic job and really without them this would be tag city. Anyway have a great day today, I'm off to do some baking for my friends birthday and for the Family night at School...what a model citizen I am :)

Time to Blog :)

2010-03-04T17:24:00.000+13:00

After spending so much time on the wall and all my romantic notions that went with it my inspiration to paint went out the window, but I have missed painting so in the next while I'm going to put some of my ideas on canvas and post them on here, the boys have kept me really busy and of course the normalities of cleaning the house and doing the washing :) the walking school bus has been going really well and the kids are really having a ball with it. Time to sign off for awhile I'm going to try and keep up this website and let you know what's going on in my life besides Art :)

The front side of the wall

2010-01-19T22:43:00.000+13:00

The Kids working on the Wall

2010-01-19T22:40:00.000+13:00

Brenna and Caedmon working on the front side of the Wall...

Happy New Year

2010-01-19T22:37:00.000+13:00

Well the wall is underway and here are some photos to show the progress of it, it's been a huge job and the weather has been a big factor in delaying the finish of it, a couple more days I think and it should be done both sides

Another piece to add to the collection

2009-12-03T17:20:00.000+13:00

One more art piece

2009-10-08T08:49:00.000+13:00

Love endures forever :)

Latest Artwork for Waitakere Arts Awards

2009-10-08T08:48:00.000+13:00

Trying out a new style, really enjoyed this,

Dave's 21st Art piece

2009-08-11T21:21:00.004+12:00

Hi, this was very challenging but I think David loved it for his 21st, with some help from Pam, my art partner in crime we finished it in time.

2009-08-05T16:36:00.002+12:00

Starforth Place Wall

2009-08-05T10:17:00.002+12:00

This is a very exciting project coming up in the next couple of months when the weather gets better, I will be planning and designing what goes on the wall and will include the children on our street to participate. The council have granted us some funding and through the great help of MPHS we will be on our way....sooooo

WATCH THIS SPACE!

Latest Artwork for McDonalds

2009-08-05T10:13:00.000+12:00

Hey, Sorry it's been so long, I will update you with the latest artwork, this was commissioned by McDonalds Kelston and so here is the bus they requested.

Up & Coming Exhibition

2009-03-18T10:23:00.001+13:00

I am currently painting for Stations of the Cross Exhibition in Easter, it's really exciting and I am painting 'Peter's Denial' which has been very thought provocing for me! will post it when I have finished :)

http://www.stations.org.nz/start.php ( check out the webpage)

TVNZ's closeup

2009-03-13T11:33:00.002+13:00

This was the art project in Massey on Close up last night ( Thurday night) check it out!

http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/massey-house-25398 55/video.

New Project - for a family out west

2009-03-10T11:28:00.004+13:00

Hi, this is for a very special family out in Massey, the whole community have reached out and blessed this family and my artwork is one of them :)

Rangitoto Dream

2009-01-29T08:33:00.002+13:00

Here is a piece I did just before Christmas currently for sale on Trademe :)

Thorton Estury by Leao

2009-01-29T08:31:00.001+13:00

Thorton is such a beautiful place, only did one art piece while I was away this is it :)

Where does my help comes from....

2008-11-29T12:26:00.002+13:00

This is a piece I worked on this week.

Over the Hills

2008-11-29T12:24:00.002+13:00

This piece was a commission piece for one of my friends, of my version of the country side...

More of the Love Series

2008-10-23T19:21:00.003+13:00

I am loving the purples right now with a mix of brilliant violet, violet and purple

Updates

2008-10-23T19:11:00.003+13:00

Hi, Just finished an exhibition at the Waitakere Arts Award where I sold both my pieces, really excited about where my art is going, here are few more pieces I have done, sorry I haven't updated in awhile

The Love Series

2008-09-02T09:27:00.002+12:00

I loved doing this piece, it was so much fun!

My Holiday Dream

2008-07-30T21:07:00.002+12:00

I created this thinking about all the weather we have had lately and dreaming of a hot summer day ....like a lizard on a hot rock ! :))

Something Beautiful

2008-07-09T17:34:00.004+12:00

Hey ...long time no entry...well I've been working on my Faith, Hope and Love Series, here is one of the many :) enjoy

More Sea Inspiration

2008-05-27T11:08:00.002+12:00

Nothing nicer than feeling the cool air and feeling the sand at your feet....

Come Sea Me

2008-05-27T10:42:00.001+12:00

Totally inspired by the last few weeks of crispy beautiful Autumn days, I been walking the beach and this is the outcome :)

One Classy Lady

2008-04-11T10:22:00.003+12:00

Hi, This is one of latest creations, she is one classy lady! Enjoy

Love will Never Fail

2008-03-17T11:49:00.003+13:00

This was a special piece and lots of different textures were added for fun :)

My Flax View

2008-03-17T11:46:00.002+13:00

Had a great time at the Artist Studio weekend meeting other artists and painting new stuff, this was one of my creations that weekend!

Meet Shaddy the Curious Caterpillar

2008-02-28T21:22:00.008+13:00

Well actuall I think he's pretty nosey ;)
This was so much fun and what a character this caterpillar has, ready to reach out and touch the sky ....but first things first, have to get to that yummy leaf!

Walk with me

2008-02-27T13:40:00.004+13:00

Just a piece incorporating all of what I do best, poetry, my flowers and hearts :) I hope you like this piece, it's one of my favs

Faith to Move a Mountain

2008-02-21T22:20:00.002+13:00

More character with my flowers, love green too and here is something with Rangitoto. Enjoy!

Garden Of Blue

2008-02-15T08:34:00.002+13:00

I just love the colour blue and things you can do with it! and of course my flowers, hope you like this latest creation :)

The Vine of Small beginnings

2008-02-12T19:15:00.001+13:00

A taste of Aroha, included in my art!

Love's journey

2008-02-09T18:59:00.000+13:00

This is only part of my painting, Loves Journey...I just love painting with a purpose! esp when it comes to LOVE :)

You have Captured My Heart

2008-02-09T18:53:00.000+13:00

...Boy haven't I been busy well actually usually when my hubby and I watch a video is the best time for me to paint funny enough and that when my most creative work come out... Happy Valentines!

Gift of Aroha

2008-02-09T18:51:00.000+13:00

Just a different kind of art for me....simple but effective is what I like and doesn't the colour blue ROCK!

Love never fails!

2008-02-08T13:08:00.001+13:00

Love never fails is using a special window canvas, really special, hope you like it!

Unconditonal Love II

2008-01-21T08:44:00.000+13:00

Here is another one of my Love's Journey Collection

Unconditional Love

2008-01-21T08:30:00.000+13:00

Happy New Year, I have a collection of my Love's Journey Series I'll like to upload, here is the first, all for sale on trademe.

Through the trees

2007-10-13T20:54:00.000+13:00

Through the trees is a new orginal piece with me experimenting with trees and the colour scheme, hope you like it!

Pacifica Green

2007-10-13T20:52:00.000+13:00

This was one of my earlier pieces that I touched up and finished, really pleased how it turned out! This is currently on sale on Trademe!

First Come First Served

2007-09-23T23:11:00.000+12:00

This painting was so much fun, Two seagulls aiming for lunch on a rock, this will be for sale at the Kelston Girls College Exhibition coming up in October!

Sold

Windows of Beauty

2007-09-23T23:07:00.000+12:00

This piece is one I have been working on for awahile and will be for sale at the Waitakere Trust Exhibition, I have tried to capture some of the essence of NZ. If you are interested please check out the details on my Coming Exhibitions.

Taking Sides

2007-08-21T09:42:00.001+12:00

Just having fun with my fallen beauty series, this is using different colours that compliment each other.

Faith to Move a Mountain

2007-08-21T09:36:00.000+12:00

Wanted to try something a little different for me and paint with very limited colours, really pleased how this piece came out of Rangitoto, I have some very vibrant red flax and added that for variety, also the stones went with the colour of the mountain so it was very enjoyable!

What Happened the Year I was born :))

2007-07-17T22:29:00.000+12:00

In 1972 (the year you were born)

Richard Nixon is president of the US

President Nixon approves NASA's space shuttle, a reusable spacecraft, at a cost of $5.5 billion

Nixon arrives in China for an 8 day visit, which he calls a "journey for peace"

While campaigning for the presidency Alabama Governor George C. Wallace is shot and seriously wounded

Five men are arrested in the Watergate office complex in DC for breaking into the offices of the Democratic National Committee

Hurricane Agnes strikes the East Coast causing 117 deaths

First scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) os introduced for $395

Shaquille O'Neal, Jennifer Garner, The Rock, The Notorious B.I.G., Cameron Diaz, Eminem, and Alyssa Milano are born

Oakland Athletics win the World Series

Dallas Cowboys win Superbowl VI

Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup

The Godfather is the top grossing film

Pink Floyd debuts "The Dark Side of the Moon" during a performance at London's Rainbow Theater

"You've Got a Friend" by Carole King wins a Grammy for song of the year

The Price is Right premieres on CBS

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

On my Journey...

2007-07-04T16:07:00.000+12:00

A vein of my Fallen Beauty series has emerged, it is called On my Journey ...discovering life, my flower is taking a trip by the wind to different places over rocks, past Rangitoto, these are currently on sale on Trademe.

SOLD

Dancing Beauties

2007-06-20T22:55:00.000+12:00

This is part of my fallen beauty series that I have sold on Trademe this past week, using browns, creams and indian ink I'm really pleased how they came out, there are more to come this coming week as I love the outcome of using these colours and resene paints! Have a great week. Leao

Fallen Beauty Series

2007-06-04T14:28:00.000+12:00

Hi, This is the 3rd of my fallen beauty series...Just a little explaination of my series I have created my art version of flowers, beautiful to view but imperfect just like us in desperate need of a Saviour...we are like flowers that appear in splendor for just a moment and time whether a blessing or a curse will take that away what we do in that splendor is our choice! There are 5 different ones currenly on sale on trademe.

Lest We Forget

2007-04-19T07:49:00.000+12:00

I don't know about you but I've been thinking a little about the freedom we have enjoyed in NZ for so long and how much we have taken it for granted, In fact as we remember Anzac day it's fast becoming a memory but one we mustn't forget, this is a really different piece for me but I wanted to grasp the essence of the poppy and that it was the first flower to grow on the soldiers grave, it was a symbol of resurrection. This poppy has the pod of new growth and a new generation, may we never forget. Don't forget to get your poppy.

This is currently on sale at Trademe

When You Love Me

2007-04-13T11:59:00.000+12:00

I love Sara Groves song Fly, there are words on there that I have included in my piece...they are oh how the little things strengthen my tiny wings, help to take the world, when you love me there's nothing I wouldn't try I might even fly....I might even fly...I love this piece and this is currently on sale on trademe :)

Pacific Princess Designs

2007-03-16T21:34:00.000+13:00

Just for a refreshing change I thought I'd paint some pacific island dresses, I got the inspiration from my bridesmaid dresses which was similar to the blue ones, these are currently on sale on trademe. If you are interested just click here.

Trademe

Show me the path

2007-03-12T21:59:00.000+13:00

This is my latest piece & a poem I'd like to share with you that I have on this painting...

Show me the path

Where love starts and never ends

Where faith endures, rain or shine

Where hope brightens even the darkest night

Show me the path Where dreams are realised

Where truth is spoken in the highest regards

This is the path...where love endures forever...Walk with me

by Leao

Currently for sale on trademe.

Latest Art Piece

2007-03-02T07:38:00.000+13:00

Been experimenting with other things besides flax, this is called Living stones which the bible says we are, using stones and a rich red & a cabbage tree for effect, this is currently on trademe.

2007-02-19T19:31:00.000+13:00

Strength was created this year with the strength that comes from the Lord, He has
upheld my family through many hard times. The Lord is my strength and my salvation is one of many verses that has really encouraged me.

2007-02-19T18:42:00.002+13:00

Through the Koru window was created one summer evening, I love painting Rangitoto and using the beautiful colours of sunset.

2007-02-19T18:42:00.001+13:00

My Father's garden was created in dedication to my dad who for many years have grown a taro garden until last year when he retired, my fondest memories are digging in my dad's taro garden!

One Paua Day

2007-02-19T18:42:00.000+13:00

One Paua day was created when I went to art class and discovered how beautiful the paua really was, the colours really dazzled me and the more colours I counted the more a realize how beautiful God's design was for everything He made.