tag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:/blogs/welcome?p=2Welcome!2023-06-21T16:01:02-04:00Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiofalsetag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/72302132023-06-21T16:01:02-04:002023-10-16T10:59:47-04:00Well, a lot has happened since 2022...<p>Well friends it has been quite some time since I have last posted. </p><p>My First Solo Art Show “Space Between” was a great success! Thank you to all who attended and purchased pieces. It was amazing to see so many gathered in celebration of all of this hardwork. It's like nothing I've ever experienced. </p><p>After “Space Between” in November of 2022, I took some time off through the holidays. I then started on a new commission which took me till the end of Feb 2023 to complete. It turned out fantastic and the clients were ecstatic! </p><p>Thalassa was a set of (4) 36x36 canvas creating one long (12 feet total) scene. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/542952/361130765d95043410a97fe671a48d81514cc25e/original/screenshot-20230214-125431-chrome.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>After that, I started experimenting with new materials including concrete and metal leaf. I started small, and sold a number of these pieces through the Art Machine Gallery located in the Silos at Sawyer Yards in Houston, Texas as well as at the 1st Saturday Art Market located in the Heights in Houston, TX. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/542952/feeabfa0280fe3580419248c1eefb00fd2ed3414/original/20230226-131620.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p><p> </p><p>The texture is concrete and the green inlays are metal leaf which I then paint on top of. Such a cool technique which I am developing on and will eventually work on larger pieces. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/542952/c6ce8046997e3c6595feda999f1ed0b8032ac099/original/20230429-143422.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I also did some of these pieces in black. I found a paint which is called the blackest black from a developer in the UK. It is a zero light reflective paint that gives a depth to the concrete, it looks unreal! </p><p>I also submitted two pieces to be hung in the newly finished “Art House” Sawyer Yard Apartments. This apartment building is a sort of living gallery which is a curated by Sawyer Yards. I have two pieces hung in Sky Lounge which are available for purchase. </p><p>I also submitted for a art show in Round Rock Texas as a part of the “Plastic” exhibition which is taking place now through the end of June. My piece Neptunian #2 was accepted and currently on display. For any locals (Austin area) I will be in Round Rock this Saturday (June 24th) 10am to 3pm. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/542952/006120df0e78b1535cc3a42a3c7d4e409efc789a/original/neptunian-2-leslie-dehaven.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Thank you again for all your support. It means the world to me that I am able to keep going on this journey of discovery and creativity! I owe it all to you! </p><p> </p><p> </p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/70944902022-11-03T08:47:49-04:002022-11-03T08:47:50-04:00Houston Press Article<p>A big thank you to Jesse Sendejas Jr for writing this article on me and my first solo show. </p>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/topic/things-to-do-6362327">THINGS TO DO</a></p>
<h1>Houston Artist Leslie DeHaven Explores The Space Between in Her First Solo Art Show</h1>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jesse-sendejas" rel="author">JESSE SENDEJAS JR.</a> OCTOBER 31, 2022 4:00AM</p>
<p>Leslie DeHaven Photo by The Mighty Orq, courtesy of Leslie DeHaven</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/53164e3ee9d90cdab0bd40d69baa06dc249065e1/original/a7302191croppedii.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Sometimes when you’re on the road the journey seems endless, but so do its possibilities. That idea is a catalyst of sorts for Houston artist <a href="https://ldehavenfineart.com/home" target="_blank">Leslie DeHaven</a>. She’s mapped her trip into the art world, she drives the vehicle and there’s nothing but wide-open space ahead to consider and capture for others.<br><br>DeHaven’s work will be on display at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MidMainGallery/" target="_blank">Mid Main Gallery</a> Thursday, November 3, as part of Mid Main Houston’s <a href="http://www.midmainhouston.com/firstthursday" target="_blank">First Thursday</a> block party series. The First Thursday series benefits local charities but also shines a spotlight on the city’s creatives, musicians and artists like DeHaven, who took up painting two years ago during the pandemic’s lockdown. Using acrylics on canvas and working with different textures like crackle paste, her mixed media work is gaining a growing audience.<br><br>“I’m actually really excited about this show because this is my first solo showing that I’ve done of my work and I’ve been working on a more cohesive body of work to be displayed,” she said and noted she’d previously shown at Mid Main Gallery last fall.<br><br>“I’m just really excited to have my own vision displayed and kind of a more cohesive body of work. The last time I was there it was a little last minute, so I just kind of had all these pieces that didn’t necessarily go together. It was kind of just what I happened to have on hand. So, this one is a little bit more intentional.”</p>
<p>The show’s title is “The Space Between,” which DeHaven said is a nod to the size of the pieces she’ll show, larger works that allow for more contemplation in what they do and don't reveal.<br><br>“A lot of my work, it’s kind of based around seascapes and landscapes. I find beauty in old, decaying architecture,” she said. “It’s a lot of pieces that are either missing or things that are slightly rough or they’re whitewashed over and things are being exposed from underneath. So, the space between to me is about the work itself.”</p>
<p>DeHaven's work is also displayed at the Art Machine Gallery in the Silos at Sawyer Yard </p>
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<p>Photo by Leslie DeHaven</p>
<p><br>It could also reflect the space from point to point, all that fills a mind’s eye while traveling from one place to the next. DeHaven isn’t a native Houstonian, she’s still a relative newcomer who grew up in the southern Puget Sound and has traveled extensively as a musician and tour manager. She said she moved to Houston from New Orleans “because of love,” taking up residence in the Bayou City to be near her boyfriend, Eric C. Hughes, a drummer who’s worked with everyone from Mike Stinson to Archie Bell, Jerry Jeff Walker to Jello Biafra. He’s the full-time drummer for the Allen Oldies Band, a Mid Main stalwart.<br><br>The move is giving DeHaven a place to grow some roots, including these new artistic ones, but she’s recalling a life abroad to create some of her work.<br><br>“I definitely haven’t lived like the standard life, I guess,” she said with a laugh. “I’ve definitely moved around and had some unique experiences. With tour managing that took me everywhere from 46 states in the U.S., usually by van, so a lot of road, a lot of open spaces, a lot of mountains. I’ve lived in all different kinds of areas. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. I lived in northern California, coastal, for about 20 years then New Orleans and then Houston.<br><br>“Traveling through tour managing took me into just these really rural areas throughout the country. When you look at my body of work, a lot of it definitely is inspired from either seascapes or landscapes. Obviously, they’re abstract so it’s my interpretation of those things.<br><br>“Same thing with architecture,” she added. “I find old, dilapidated buildings and old architecture very fascinating. I love that kind of worn look. So, when I was living in New Orleans, seeing all of these buildings that had all this huge history but there’s mold on them, paint’s peeling back, you know, it’s a beauty of its own. So, I pull a lot of inspiration from that.<br><br>“I’ve been around France, I’ve been through Europe, I’ve been in Germany. Same kind of thing. I always kind of utilize the environment around me and develop the sense of composition. What’s interesting when you’re doing abstracts, it’s not really having a subject, but you have a subject. So, it’s drawing a person in and drawing the eyeline to a specific place to where it’s still going to be interesting.”<br> </p>
<p>A piece from DeHaven's series titled "Graffiti" </p>
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<p>Photo by Leslie DeHaven</p>
<p>DeHaven’s work for sale can be found on her website and a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/785511472423573/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A835706777563087%7D%7D%5D%22%7D" target="_blank">Facebook event page</a> alerts fans to her approaching shows.<br><br>“I do have work displayed in The Silos at Sawyer Yards in Studio 215, which is an actual art gallery. There are 15 artists that display there so it’s very vast, different types of work. There’s fluid artists and there’s mixed media artists and there’s jewelers and there’s sculptors. There’s all different kinds of art being represented there so it’s a pretty cool place to have your work displayed.”<br><br>As for her solo show, she said it’ll be kid-friendly since the street party is kid-friendly. DJ Count Chocula will spin some tunes on honest-to-goodness vinyl. There will be a raffle for one on DeHaven’s pieces, no purchase required, with the winner drawn at the end of the reception.<br><br>“We’re going to have some snacks and some drinks and just hope to get some people out to look at some art and hopefully buy some art and have a good time,” she said.<br><br>DeHaven’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ldehavenfineart/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram page</a> features a wonderful quote – “I just want to make things and then think about them.” It succinctly sums up the desire to be creative and allows DeHaven to consider how her perspective has broadened through all she’s seen on her road to Houston. Sometimes when you’re on the road the journey seems endless, but so do its possibilities<br><br>“It’s ever-evolving and continuous as it goes. If you dig through my Instagram page you’ll definitely see that I am easily influenced through different things, especially because right now I am so new into the art world, but it’s something that I have a natural knack for and ability with,” she said. “I think because I’m coming from a place where I’m not traditionally taught that everything seems endless, possibilities seem endless, everything is on the table.”<br><br><i>“The Space Between,” the first solo showing of artworks by Houston artist Leslie DeHaven, November 3 at Mid Main Gallery, 3550 Main. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of Mid Main Houston’s First Thursday series.</i></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/70807452022-10-13T14:59:53-04:002022-10-13T14:59:53-04:00Announcing My First Solo Art Show! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/53164e3ee9d90cdab0bd40d69baa06dc249065e1/original/a7302191croppedii.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Please join me at the Mid Main Gallery in Houston Texas to celebrate the opening of my first Solo Art Show 'The Space Between' presented by Mid Main Houston's First Thursday. Mid Main First Thursday is a block party series benefiting local charities. </p>
<p>There will be a raffle for one piece of work. Each attendee will be given one raffle ticket (no purchase necessary) and the winner will be drawn at the end of the reception. </p>
<p>Dj Count Chocula will be spinning vinyl. Beverages and snacks will be available. </p>
<p>All pieces will be available for purchase direct from the artist. </p>
<p>Videos will be published of all available works prior to show. If you are unable to attend but are interested in any of the items you see, you are still able to purchase items. The items will be shipped free of charge to anywhere in the continental United States.</p>
<p>When: November 3rd 6pm to 10pm</p>
<p>Where: Mid Main Gallery </p>
<p> 3550 Main St Houston, TX 77002</p>
<p>Photography by Mighty Orq</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/70348012022-08-10T11:44:42-04:002022-08-10T11:44:42-04:00Prints of 'Time to Fight' now available. 25% of proceeds go to National Network of Abortion Funds<p>Hello everyone, </p>
<p>I created 'Time to Fight' when Roe vs Wade had been overturned. I think it represents what we as women are all collectively feeling in these dark times for women's rights. I received so many messages and emails of personal stories and how they could relate. Thank you to all of your who reached out and shared their story. It is deeply satisfying the create something in which people can connect to on an emotional level. </p>
<p>The original piece of work now lives in New Orleans, however I now have prints available and I am donating 25% of proceeds to the National Network of Abortion Funds. "The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.</p>
<p>If you would like to donate directly, or if you or know someone who needs help, please follow this <a contents="link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://abortionfunds.org/about/">link</a> for more information. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/bd1575ac36c1e7ccbf439f7733adb7f4d0bbce1c/original/fb-img-1656544797229.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/70050562022-06-30T12:38:34-04:002022-06-30T12:38:34-04:00Well, it's been a minute...<p>My apologies for not updating on here for a little while. Life has a way of keeping us busy. Lots to discuss though. </p>
<p>First of all, I am super honored to be a part of the Art Machine Gallery located in Studio #215 in the Silos at Sawyer Yard. We have recently been voted into the top 3 in the Houston Chronicles 'Best of' for 2022. There will be a Gala happening on the 14th of July where they will reveal the #1 voted gallery (fingers crossed it's us!). I'll be sure to send photos of the gala. </p>
<p>Next, I have been working on a couple of new series. You may have seen these listed on my social media, though I have not put them in my online store as of yet. Some of these items have been submitted for jury review for some upcoming shows (hopefully I get chosen). Once the Jury selection is done I will send out another email announcing their availability. </p>
<p>One piece that was recently selected is a 30x40 called 'Keep Quiet' I made this when the documents were leaked about the possibility of Roe vs Wade being overturned. This was my interpretation of my feelings and how I thought womens voices were being stifled. This was made using all florescent acrylics so you can see the difference with black light and regular light. This piece is currently on display at Sawyer Yards as a part of their Freedom of Expression exhibit. It is currently available for sale. </p>
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<p>After Roe vs Wade was overturned I thought my head was going to explode. I couldn't understand how such a fundamental right to bodily autonomy could be taken away. So with all my frustrations I created 'Time to Fight' which is a 20x30 also made with florescent acrylics. The one the looks more green is the one using black light. This will be ready for sale in the next couple of weeks. It is very new and still drying. </p>
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<p>Aside from social outrage, I've been working on a mixed media series call 'Missing Pieces'. Currently I have a couple of 24x48's which are currently in Jury selection, but I also have a couple of smaller 10x20's. These will be displayed at the Art Machine Gallery later this week. If you are interested in anything you see in the Art Machine I can arrange payment and delivery. Please just email me at leslie@ldehavenfineart.com and we'll discuss options. More to come on this series. They will all be added to my store in the next week as well. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/3b4f7067b2dfd568ff11db8834b31206e5cd44b5/original/20220614-120442.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/1bebb1a2e205d2af71d41b04c3499e496c4540fb/original/20220614-120437.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/4c91f65bda0bd09ad2f05342d7f55f596ed0624d/original/leslie-dehaven-missing-pieces-mixed-media.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Lastly I have been working on a series called Graffiti. I love the look of buildings that have been weathered and in different states of decay (maybe that weird?). Old buildings with remnants of graffiti. Little pops of color that have been painted over but then only to be rediscovered through exposure to the elements over time. These will be added to my store next week. And of course if anything interests you, please feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for additional images etc... </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/69b4dab510a7d7edb79ec3bcd6be9d8dcf4a8d99/original/20220414-095322.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="The one on the right is a 20x20, the one above is a 18x36" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/8fcb73b296d956451b3feca20aa6cd32f9d198f7/original/20220614-115941-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>As always, thank you so much for your support. I greatly appreciate it! </p>
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<p>LDH</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/68983922022-02-15T13:05:48-05:002022-02-15T13:05:48-05:003 year ARTiversary for the Art Machine Gallery March 12th! <p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>I wanted to take a moment to tell you about an up coming event happening on March 12th from 6pm to 9pm. We are a collection of 15 artists located in suite #215 in the Sawyer Yard Silos. This should be a lot of fun and I hope to see you out there! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Click the button to RSVP </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mailto:jtjax@artmachinegallery.com?subject=ARTiversary%20Event%20RSVP"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/90c6b20dd3ebf0da45f0165d8ed1f63f3bdf4ce0/original/download.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Art Machine Gallery is so excited to <br>celebrate our 3rd ARTIVERSARY! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mailto:jtjax@artmachinegallery.com?subject=ARTiversary%20Event%20RSVP"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/872660b9efb2c41dd5f743a80ae3f7caafe05e32/original/art-gallery.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> You are invited to enjoy an evening of ART with us! Savor drinks and lite <br>bites, meet our artists and see their latest creations and help us celebrate <br>our three-year Artiversary! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> Art Machine is the only collaborative gallery located inside The Silos at <br>Sawyer Yards. We are dedicated to the promotion of emerging and mid-career <br>artists and we are extremely proud to be celebrating THREE years of being <br>open and a part of Houston’s art community within Sawyer Yards.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mailto:jtjax@artmachinegallery.com?subject=ARTiversary%20Event%20RSVP"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/d6ca81f1dcdae974f1935d15acff1ff803e410e6/original/15-artists.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/68601992022-01-05T17:17:44-05:002022-03-12T00:05:38-05:00New Series to be released Jan 8th at the Art Machine Gallery! <p>Hello everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Last year had a lot of ups and downs and some how or another we were lucky enough to make it through! I am very excited and looking forward to what 2022 has to bring. </p>
<p>This brings me to my first Gallery showing in Houston for 2022. It starts on Jan 8th and is located in Sawyard Yards in Houston, TX. If you see anything you like I would be happy to make arrangements to ship a piece to you. Just let me know if you see something on social media or this website and I'll let you know how we can get your dream artwork to your home! </p>
<p>New Series! </p>
<p>I just started a new series call 'Poseidon'. You may remember hearing the name in Greek mythology. Most times Poseidon is thought of as the God of the Sea. Although one interpretation means "Husband to the Earth". This new series embodies 'Husband to the Earth' by displaying different works of both land and sea. I hope you like it. So far there are 4 pieces, but there will be more coming soon! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/13cfb6fef619ab29e3795ce0ad02dda40d9dec4f/original/20220103-121705.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/a6d6ba033a67e76a8636dc04a989b0c87e21cf1a/original/20220103-121611.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/22491e6bdfdee39012949b025de6d863014780c6/original/20220103-121642.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/d3f3f33e1a9628f0b3812b335a306b0afc7bc3fd/original/20220103-121646.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>I also have new items from the 'Birds of a Feather' Series! 3 new 12x12 pieces all ready to display at the Art Machine Gallery in Houston TX! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/6608e5e225631744c6b7474b48dd3a71f49e5b33/original/20220103-121533.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Keep an eye out on social media for more dates, pieces and info! </p>
<p>And thank you again for your support! </p>
<p>LD</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/68394052021-12-13T13:42:53-05:002022-03-24T12:24:00-04:00Items that found new homes! <p>Just wanted to share some images of some commission pieces and other works that found new homes recently. </p>
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<p>Earth's Crust is a highly textured mixed media piece with copper leaf edging. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/364588c5884bbd75d13d1d1142dffac9e7b20057/original/123-1.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Wading is a 48x72 Fluid Art on a wood panel commission piece. This piece was very challenging but the outcome is incredible! Here it is installed in it's forever home! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/045c86bdbd8e6b8475b87c1a54c8fa21f086514f/original/660512565.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/ba00e5739f3d5035ea1c40893b88f8381de08d7f/original/660512503.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Living on a Grid and Lava Lamp Set made it to their new home in the Pacific Northwest. Some of my favorite pieces! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/939d8a2c9c2dde1589c1b44ee200acde26060aa0/original/screenshot-20211206-141903-instagram.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/eb90d33c1a4413731154fba15d74bc8b5ddf31d8/original/screenshot-20211206-141846-instagram.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>The Upside-Down went to it's forever home in North Carolina. This was my first large piece I have ever done! 36x48 acrylic on canvas.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/eb6a7f7d8bef2b9e778dfc2231aeb9c561b567b0/original/screenshot-20210226-151803-chrome.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>If you are ever interested in a particular style but maybe want a different color palette, size etc... feel free to contact me at leslie@ldehavenfineart.com to discuss options and pricing. </p>
<p>Like always THANK YOU for all the support! </p>
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<p>~LDH</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/68394042021-12-13T13:31:34-05:002021-12-13T13:43:29-05:00Sign up for our mailing list and receive 25% off any purchase through Jan 3rd 2022! <p>Hello everyone, </p>
<p>If this is your first time visiting please take the time to sign up for our mailing list! I promise I will not inundate you with constant emails (I find that annoying too). But I will update when new items are becoming available and offer then to you my mailing list members, FIRST! And right now I'm offering 25% for all mailing list members through Jan 3rd 2022!</p>
<p>Thank you for visiting the website and like always if you have any questions or inquiries please feel free to shoot me an email at leslie@ldehavenfineart.com </p>
<p>~LDH</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/68211712021-11-25T11:01:12-05:002021-11-25T11:05:31-05:00Black Friday Sales through Nov 29th!<p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>I am offering a Black Friday discount through Nov 29th. Just enter BLACKFRIDAY15 at checkout to receive 15% off of your item! </p>
<p>If you are a part of my mailing list you would have received an email that gives you an additional discount that runs through Jan 3rd (if you haven't received it please check your spam mail) If you are not a mailing list member, sign up now and I will send you the discount code for a total of 20% off that runs through Jan 3rd. </p>
<p>Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/eb57cf11ed343a689014aba32c5b534561b48a90/original/hand-sketched-support-small-business-quote-vector-36248302.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/67656562021-10-04T11:07:02-04:002021-10-04T11:07:02-04:00New Show in Houston Texas! <p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>I know it's been some time since I have posted here. There have been lots of things changing. Events being canceled or postponed, lots of commission work and new pieces that have been added. Whew! </p>
<p>One thing on the horizon that I am extremely excited about is the upcoming show 'Happy Distraction' with the very talented Fletcher Stafford on Oct 7th at the Mid Main Gallery in Midtown Houston. I hope all you locals can make it out it's going to be a fun evening. But even if you don't live in Houston you can participate in the gallery showing and purchase pieces. My work is slightly discounted and you would have to pay for shipping to your home if you are not local. If you would like more information and photos of items etc... you can contact myself at leslie@ldehavenfinearts.com or Laurie Mills at lauriemills@me.com </p>
<p>Below is the press release for the show! </p>
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<p>Mid Main Lofts </p>
<p>Duration: 3 hr </p>
<p>Public · Anyone on or off Facebook </p>
<p>Fletcher Stafford and Leslie DeHaven: "Happy Distraction" <br>October 7 through November 21, 2021 <br>Opening Reception: Thursday, October 7, 2021, 6 to 9 pm </p>
<p>Mid Main proudly presents Fletcher Stafford and Leslie DeHaven in their joint exhibition "Happy Distraction". This show highlights both artists individually as they come together and find similarities in their approach towards life reflected in their artwork. Mid Main is excited to welcome back Fletcher for the third time since his previous show in 2020 and also showcase Leslie’s work for her debut in the gallery space. Come celebrate the opening in conjunction with Mid Main’s First Thursday event on October 7, 2021 from 6 to 9 pm benefitting Second Servings Houston. Masks are strongly encouraged inside the gallery. </p>
<p>Fletcher Stafford, a native Houstonian, first showed in the Mid Main Gallery in 2019 with the HISD Visual Art Teacher Exhibition and then returned for a solo show Innocent Fascination in 2020. If asked, Fletcher will say he has been making art for as long as he can remember. As a child, he would get lost in his own little world when given a paper and pencil. His grandmother and parents encouraged his pursuit as an artist at a very early age and gave him a life-long joy for creating. Over the past 22 years, Fletcher has evolved as an artist and participated in many exhibitions around Houston. His free approach to creating is truly reflected in the colorful and whimsical aspects of his artwork and specifically his painting. In addition to being an artist, Fletcher is a devoted husband, a father of two boys and a beloved elementary art educator. He also enjoys expressing himself in other artistic mediums as both a poet and a musician. </p>
<p>Leslie DeHaven shares a similar background as Fletcher, in that she is also a “born artist”. As a child growing up in the Southern Puget Sound, she was heavily involved in photography and learned the art of dark room film development. After receiving several awards in photography contests, Leslie branched out into painting murals and working with ceramics. </p>
<p>As a musician, Leslie performed percussion and woodwinds with bands around the Santa Cruz, CA area, which segued into a career as an artist and tour management. Touring 46 states and 6 countries around the world broadened her scope and introduced her to local cultures and art wherever she visited. Since the pandemic, Leslie has channeled her creativity toward new mediums as an artist, including painting with acrylics on canvas. Leslie’s abstract paintings speak to people’s emotions and sensitivities through her own reawakening of creativity. </p>
<p>The opening reception on October 7, 2021 is free and open to the public. All other visits are by appointment only. Please contact Laurie Mills at 713.385.6693 or lauriemills@me.com to schedule a visit or for more information about the exhibition.</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/66854232021-07-12T10:43:47-04:002021-07-12T10:53:00-04:00Rockport Art Show and new pieces in the store! <p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>It's been a little while since I have updated things here. I have been getting ready for a number of art festivals and trying to produce a good sized body of work. I had my first show at the Rockport Art Festival over the 4th of July weekend. It was a great show with a number of very talented artists. I met a number of people and received a huge amount of feedback from visitors. The main comments I received were about how much they loved my colors, composition and how unique my work is. This being my first show I was very happy to hear feedback in real time face to face with people. Especially since I've started this journey through the pandemic and everything started virtually. </p>
<p>My next show will be a local one in Houston. White Linen Night at First Saturday Art Market on 19th Street in the heights August 7th from 6pm -10pm! This will be my first local show so I hope to see some of you there who are in the area! </p>
<p>Now on to the exciting part, New Work! </p>
<p>Just a quick note. All prices include the cost of shipping as well as sales tax (for Texas it's 8.2%). All items listed below can be found in the store either under Original Works or Fluid Art. </p>
<p>Oceanview- 24x48 Acrylic on Gallery Canvas with Silver Gilded edges </p>
<p>Playa Mix Tape - 24x36 Acrylic on Gallery Stretched Canvas </p>
<p>Topsy-Turvy- 20x30 Acrylic on Gallery Stretched Canvas </p>
<p>Up From the Ashes- 20x30 Acrylic on Gallery Stretched Canvas with Rose Gold Edges </p>
<p>Fluid Art Pieces added </p>
<p>20x20 Ocean Wave </p>
<p>20x20 Tide Pool </p>
<p>I hope you enjoy the work! Thank you again for all the kind words and support. It is as always, very much appreciated. I hope to see all you Houstonians out at White Linen Night August 7th in the Heights! </p>
<p>-L</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/66366822021-05-21T14:19:15-04:002021-05-21T14:19:15-04:00New items in the store! <p>Just updated the store and removed sold pieces and added new and available pieces. All sold items will be added to my previously sold page for later viewing or reference for commission work. </p>
<p>Items added!</p>
<p>30x40 Tron</p>
<p>30x40 Living on the Grid</p>
<p>20x30 Space Invaders (Sci Fi nerd alert!) </p>
<p>set of (3) 11x14 Technicolor Forest series #5</p>
<p>Remember that all pricing includes the cost of shipping and if you are a mailing list member you get another 15% off! Also Free delivery is available in Houston, Texas! </p>
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<p>Thank you so much!!! </p>
<p>LD</p>
<p> </p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65879652021-03-29T11:24:21-04:002021-03-29T11:24:21-04:00New editions to the Technicolor Forest series coming up next week! <p>Hello! I wanted to make you all aware that I will be adding a few more pieces to the <em>Technicolor Forest</em> series next week! </p>
<p>A 30x40 gallery stretched canvas as well as a set of (3) 11x14 gallery stretch canvas pieces. These will be available on the store next week! Email me if you are interested in any of the items leslie@ldehavenfineart.com </p>
<p>Thank you! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/b868ad702cac3e79bac07b99b952ee26ee54024c/original/screenshot-20210315-143859-chrome-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/557db9ef08b812b4ddf665fc7cae85c2bf93ea02/original/screenshot-20210329-094633-chrome.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65799182021-03-20T10:50:37-04:002021-03-20T10:50:37-04:00Midtown Art in the Park on April 3rd! <p>I am super excited to announce that I’ll be a featured vendor at this year’s Art in the Park. You can support me and other local artists by #shoppingsmall on April 3rd at 10am. Thank you to #midtownHOU for supporting local artists. For more information follow this <a contents="Link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.me/e/3eFUqkagj">link </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/a3b9c01c81d8a7038db3088dcce4521fbc69cc5b/original/aip-2021-88.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65742832021-03-15T12:08:46-04:002022-02-12T16:01:30-05:00Delivered 2 new commission pieces to their New Orleans homes! <p>Just delivered two commission pieces to their forever homes in the beautiful New Orleans, LA. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/37ae253d5a06cd474bad500211455e451be6118a/original/158175000-10209248029073416-7976565100645862943-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/cf2c883571e060b27634c7476747e790c936fc3d/original/157962223-10209248016393099-2255803082176650949-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65628202021-03-02T11:52:10-05:002021-03-02T11:52:53-05:00The addition of a new series ' Technicolor Forest'!<p>I am starting a new series by the name of Technicolor Forest. This series is a Mid Century Modern vibe with bright bold colors and sharp lines. It's a step away from what I have been doing previously. I like to work with unconventional tools and made this with squeegees and painters tape! </p>
<p>This piece is a 30x40 gallery canvas. It is currently drying and will be added to the store once it is cured and sealed which should be about 3 weeks. </p>
<p>I hope you all like this new bold direction! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/f5f07b37d09d557035a5826f559f04a998e103b9/original/20210301-132703.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65456042021-02-10T09:00:00-05:002021-07-30T22:43:16-04:00Fire Unleashed<p>Finished another Commission piece. 'Fire Unleashed' was created using a "pour" technique. I used magenta, red, yellow, a pearl tangerine, turquoise and a touch of silver. It's a 20x30 gallery canvas. This one will be going to its forever home early March! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/5c402ef8ef79d004349a7cc5f893497e5c91079a/original/20210210-132403.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65446572021-02-09T09:00:00-05:002021-02-10T11:37:06-05:00New Products on the way! <p>I recently sold out of all of my 11x14 pieces (not a bad problem to have. And thank you to those who purchased those items!). I will be working on getting a couple of different series of 11x14's in the next couple of weeks. I will also have a run of small 8x8 gallery canvas pieces coming through as well. </p>
<p>Please keep checking back to see the updated inventory! </p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65446302021-02-09T09:00:00-05:002021-02-10T11:37:59-05:00It's Carnival time! <p>I'm proud to announce that I have just completed a commission piece inspired by the resilience of New Orleans. I lived in New Orleans for a number of years prior to moving to Houston. I will always have a special place in my heart for that city and the people in it. It is unlike anywhere else in the United States. </p>
<p> 'Justice, Faith and Power'. The title is the three colors of Mardi Gras and what they represent. This will be delivered to its forever home next month after it is completely cured and sealed. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/e9eec3cbb5f23df1f292ce00b1943d80950c5c3e/original/148266186-10209142354111608-6147516390661358178-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65376552021-02-02T17:10:52-05:002021-02-16T01:14:56-05:00The Abalone series has been sold! <p>If you're checking my inventory you may have seen a change. The Abalone series has been sold and will be finding a home out in the California mountains! If you are interested in similar options please contact me for commission options. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/65e14f3e0602409be1108e3cd4ee8b46978aa0e1/original/screenshot-20210201-141234-chrome.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65366072021-02-01T16:55:04-05:002021-02-02T11:13:04-05:00Welcome 'Wandering Minds' Series #2 to the mix!<p>Hello everyone! I hope this day finds you well. </p>
<p>Some good news, I just finished the 2nd edition to the Wandering Minds series. This is also a 24x48 gallery stretched canvas with acrylics. </p>
<p>I Hope you all like it! </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/093f09daf2d049700230681767f84b8da690deaa/original/screenshot-20210201-130733-chrome.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65355952021-01-31T11:07:15-05:002021-01-31T11:07:15-05:00Start of a new series! <p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>I'm excited to announce that I'm starting a new series called 'Wandering Minds'. Below is the first edition and it is a 24x48 Gallery Stretched canvas. I just finished this one so it is still drying and I still need to varnish it. So it will be a couple of weeks before it is added to the store. Please keep checking back for new editions to this series! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/ac2c4d83ff6884c2a39f6f40b8d9c4d3d2d3531d/original/20210129-123051.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65340002021-01-29T10:58:44-05:002021-01-29T10:58:44-05:00Sun and the Moon<p>Hello everyone! </p>
<p>I wanted to share with you my new project I have been working on. I had fallen in love with the Sunshine series I had been working on prior, so I wanted to expand on that series and involve the moon! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/542952/66aecbfa2e02bd3db86fe34b222fdae322f282e8/original/20210127-134331.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Here is Moonstruck. A 24x30 Gallery Multi Media piece. There is a lot of textures and blending of colors and metallics. It was a fun project! </p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studiotag:ldehavenfineart.com,2005:Post/65278182021-01-22T13:31:30-05:002021-01-27T10:15:35-05:00Welcome!<p>Hello and welcome to the Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studio website. </p>
<p>I want to take a moment and thank you for taking the time to visit my new website! I will be updating this blog with new projects I am working on as well as sharing my personal journey while navigating the art world. </p>
<p>Please check back every once in a while, because the inventory is forever changing as new things are being added and others being and taken off. Or If you would rather you can keep up with all the latest news by joining my email list. </p>
<p>I hope you enjoy the art! </p>
<p>Best </p>
<p>Leslie</p>Leslie DeHaven Fine Art Studio