Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings

Thank you!

My new collection called ‘Passing Glances’ is now live on my website— and already 40% sold.

Thank you so much for the wonderful response.

You can see the full collection through the link in my bio.

#torontopaintings #torontoart #lanewayart #impressionistpainting #oilpaintings #canadianartist

Leaf-Light, 8”x8”, oil on canvas.

I never grow bored of sunlight filtering through leaf canopies.

Sold but I’m releasing a new online collection in a few weeks. Join my email list if you would like first access.

#dappledlight #torontoart #fineart #lanewayart #originaloilpainting #canadianartist

‘Little House on the Laneway’. 8x8”, oil on canvas.

This little house is tucked at the end of a Toronto laneway, complete with flags and plenty of charm.

Sold.

I’ll be releasing new originals soon. Join my email list for details.

#torontoart #laneways #originalart #oilpainting #canadianartist

‘Facing the Day With Conviction’, 6”x12”, oil on canvas. Diffuse early spring light drifts through the window, illuminating a vase of tulips in an otherwise shadowed room.

Sold. Visit my website (linked in profile) for more available works.

#stilllife #originalart #tulippainting #canadianart

“The Importance of Being Tulips.”, 6”x6” oil on canvas.

This piece was sold at Riverdale ArtWalk last June, but I have some new small works that I’ll be releasing sometime in October. If you are interested, join my email list (link in bio).

#stilllife #modernart #art #torontoartist #oilpainting

Seen on the news this morning: Queen & Broadview is shutting down in October for track work.

Bad news for those of us in the east end of Toronto who want to go anywhere…

‘Winter Morning on Queen East’, 6”x6”, oil on canvas. Sold last June.

#toronto #art #canadianart #originalart #citypainting

I’ll be honest—sometimes I love graffiti. This one from a walk last winter seemed to melt into the snowy landscape.

‘It is Enough to be Seen' found a new home at the Muskoka Arts & Crafts show —but I’ll have more 6x6s soon. Join my list linked above.

#toronto #art #oilpainting #citypainting

I had a live painting session back in June.

I arrived at the gallery, set up my easel, arranged my paints. Waited for inspiration.

Nothing.

So I started this little piece of what was in front of me, the art show.

I think it turned out pretty good. See it at Artwalk in the Square this weekend.

I know, my social media has been collecting dust lately.
Where have I been?
Locked away in my studio, covered in paint, like an art hermit.
But I’ve got a stack of new pieces I’m pretty excited about.
See them in person, Artwalk in the Square, September 12-14, CF Shops at Don Mills
#torontoart #art

Thank you Miles!

Finishing up some new paintings for @niagarapumphouse art fair this weekend, including this new little 6x6. I’ll be at booth 9 - stop by and say hi if you’re in the area.

#urbanpainting #citypainting #laneway #cityscape #torontoart #torontoartist

LESLIE PARKER Art Leslie Parker's art captures the play between the built environment and nature in Toronto. Her subjects, from streetscapes and laneways to interiors and still lifes, come alive on the canvas, weaving ...

Hi! My artwork is available through my website: leslieparkerart.ca.

I think this one is in the east of Toronto, but the look of houses is so similar throughout the city. 🏠🎨 😁

Thank you!

‘The Fence Walker’, 6”x6”, oil on canvas.

A young raccoon tentatively walks along the top of a Toronto backyard fence, unaware of being observed.

See it at @muskokaartsandcrafts this weekend.

#raccoon #torontoart #torontopainting #landscapepainting #citypainting #oilpainting #cityart

‘Facing the Day with Conviction’, 6”x12”, oil on canvas.

Diffuse spring light illuminates a vase of tulips in an otherwise shadowed room. The cheerful blooms and warm light hint at winter’s end.
See it at the Rosedale Art Fair this weekend.
#flowerpainting #canadianart #expressionistart #stilllife

Excited to be participating in the Rosedale Art Fair @rosedalebia next weekend—my first time in the show.
I’ve been hard at work on these new paintings, still drying, and nearly ready to bring with me.

#torontoart #torontoartist #cityscapepainting #cityart #oilpainting

Stop by this Thursday for opening night of ‘Urban Oasis’, a new show of the amazing artists at @thejackalopegallery.

I’ll be showing my new painting ‘Deep in the Urban Jungle’ along with other works. Love to see you there.

#torontoartist #citypainting #torontoart #landscapepaintings #oilpainting

It was so busy at Riverdale ArtWalk I didn’t have time to take pictures! Thank you to all who collected my work, or just stopped by my booth to say hi and chat. I appreciate it. Another great show by riverdaleartwalk.
More soon.

#torontoart #torontoartist #oilpainting #citypainting #cityart

If you’re in Toronto, Riverdale Artwalk is this weekend at Jimmie Simpson Park. Love to see you there x.

#toronto #art #fineart

Thank you!

Thrilled to be included as one of Broadview Hotel art curator Lee Petrie’s ‘Top 5 Artists to See’ at the Riverdale Artwalk. Riverdale Artwalk is on this weekend, May 31st and June 1st, at Jimmie Simpson Park.

#riverdaleartwalk #torontoart #torontoartist #torontopainter #fineart #oilpainting

This is my painting ‘Unexpected Flowers’ in a gallery show last summer.

#flowerpainting #flowerart #floralart #modernart #fineart #stilllife #canadianartist

‘Past the Old Brick Wall’, 12”x12”, oil on canvas.

#canadianart #landscapepainting #canadianlandscape #streetscape #torontostreet #modernart #art

Here is another 6x6” house commission from last year.

This one a perfect example of variant type 1 of classic ‘Toronto’ house.

Variants endless.

#torontoart #torontohouse #toronto #originalart #fineart #modernart #streetscape

This is a 6”x6” commission I did last year. Classic ‘Toronto’ style house.

#torontoart #torontohouse #toronto #streetscape #modernart #oilpainting #fineart

‘Brown Leaves Brittle on the Ground’, 6”x6”, Oil on canvas.

A Toronto laneway under a web of bare autumn branches. Colourful leaves blanket the ground.

Sold.

#torontoart #toronto #citypainting #cityscapepainting #landscapepainting #expressionistart #modernart #canadianart

‘Off to See the Wizard’, 30”x48”, Oil on Canvas.

A quiet Toronto laneway, lit with late afternoon gold. Overhead, the tangled canopy hums with light and shadow.

See it at Jackalope Gallery ‘Chasing Light’.

#torontoart #torontopainting #streetscapepainting #citypainting #landscapeart #modernart

Fences Make Good Neighbors’, 2023.

This was one of a few mock ups I did for the new owner looking at different frame colours.

#torontoart #toronto #laneway #oilpainting #streetscape #citypainting #landscapepainting #modernart