The Full Story
Leah Meyers
This page features a selection of works created over different periods of my artistic practice.
Although diverse in subject matter, these works share a common interest in people, memory, and lived experience. They trace my journey from a predominantly realist approach toward a more personal visual language that increasingly embraces atmosphere, emotion, and abstraction.
These works serve as a record of artistic exploration and growth.
Azure Harmony
36X36x1.5" Oil
"Azure Harmony, Ode to Klimt's Muse" won the People's Choice Award for Great Artists Steal. This piece was inspired by Gustav Klimt." 26/04/2024 Art center Sarasota.
Looking back
24X24x1.5" Oil
She is beautiful, admired, and seen.
This work emerged from a reflection on the nature of painting in an age increasingly shaped by AI-generated imagery. It led me to consider what remains irreplaceable in a work of art.
The surface of the painting is built through layers of paint, scraping, covering, and reworking, creating a complex texture that cannot be fully reproduced through a digital image. These physical traces record time, process, and the artist's presence, existing beyond what can be captured on a screen.
For this reason, the work is not only a depiction of a figure, but also an exploration of materiality, uniqueness, and the enduring value of the original artwork.
No place to hide
36X36x1.5" Oil
In February 2026, No Place to Hide was selected for the IN-SECURITY at HVMOCA. After the work was shipped, it unexpectedly went missing in transit. I had planned to attend the exhibition opening but ultimately had to cancel the trip due to the uncertainty surrounding its whereabouts. Three days after the opening reception, the artwork was finally located. Surprisingly, it had been sitting only fifteen minutes away from the exhibition venue. The incident gave the work an unexpected layer of meaning. Themes of disappearance, searching, and discovery were no longer confined to the image itself; they became part of the artwork’s own journey. What began as a logistical mishap ultimately became an extension of the story the work was already telling.
ME.WE
36X48x1.5" Oil
This work was created in memory of a beloved companion.
I have shared my life with two dogs since they were puppies. They have been more than pets—they have been family and lifelong friends. One of them, Shouley , was a champion hunting dog who competed in AKC events. Intelligent, gentle, and deeply loyal, she was an important part of my life for many years.
During a trip abroad, I left her in the care of another family. Unexpectedly, her life came to an end while I was away, and I never had the chance to say goodbye.
This painting is not intended as a literal portrait of Shouley. In fact, the dog depicted in the image bears little resemblance to her. Instead, the work serves as a vessel for memory—reflecting companionship, love, loss, and the emotional traces that remain long after someone is gone.
The piece was later exhibited at a local art center. Although rooted in a personal experience, the emotions it explores extend beyond my own story. For many who have loved and lost an animal companion, the feelings of connection, separation, and remembrance may feel deeply familiar.
Colors of Florida
This 48x72 inch acrylic painting captures the lighthearted and relaxing atmosphere of Florida. Three sandhill cranes stroll leisurely across the vibrant grass, as if basking in the warmth of the sun, adding harmony and energy to the scene. The colorful, lush grass reflects the warmth and vitality of Florida’s nature. The sky, painted in soothing hues, resembles the gentle glow of the evening light, evoking a sense of peace and joy. This piece is ideal for large homes or hotel spaces, bringing a cozy and relaxing Florida vibe to any environment.