Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
- Hunter S. Thompson
Leslie Sweetland
VP Operations, Instructor
Leslie Sweetland is an independent fine art professional, who has always loved art. Throughout her 30 year career in the information technology field, she continued drawing, painting, and taking art classes in order to continuously feed her artistic nature. Now as a full time professional artist, she draws and paints a variety of subjects using the medium that best allows her to convey the mood and her vision of the subject. A native Californian, Leslie specializes in original pastel, oil and acrylic paintings. Leslie's artwork has earned numerous awards and her work hangs in Fallbrook, Vista, and Santa Monica, CA.
At a "Paint Pickled" event, hosted by Rich Stergulz.
Leslie is one of the most technically proficient artists I have ever painted with. Her many demonstrations at the various art societies are an inspiration to artists using every media. Leslie's method of teaching benefits all artists, beginner to seasoned professional. From the basic drawing to the finished picture in pastel, acrylic, oil or watercolor, Leslie will help you become a better artist.
-Steve Lutzker
Painting at Fallbrook Winery
When Leslie isn't painting or running The Green Art House, you can find her racing around in Gizmo or sitting in her favorite chair reading.
Hi, I'm Gizmo!
