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Leigh is a self-taught artist born in Richmond Va Dec 1977. As a local Richmond artist Leigh has had much success exhibiting paintings and performing his artwork live. Creating images in many genre he has branched out into the world. With the help of the web he has gained the attention of collectors abroad and had many projects commissioned by individuals and companies. At a young age he has accomplished these things with the odds stacked against him , yet with persistence and determination his work continues to evolve.
“I have been creating images since I could hold a pen and have recorded my entire life with these creations.
My painting is a testament of my being and will be as long as I am.”
Artist Statement February 27th 2007
My paintings are a reflection of emotion captured in layered patterns of structure & chaos. As my style progressed , it lost its form. I began painting more things such as inanimate objects. Just about everything has been painted at some point or another. Living beings where placed within my painting & the paintings came to life. I continue to stretch the boundaries of what may be painted and at the same time continuously long to be engaged with a plain canvas. My favorite thing in the world is to be knee deep in a large painting. At times I perform the techniques I have learned. The interaction which occurs from having an audience is wonderful. I am able to share the techniques I have worked years to perfect. I am able to share these feelings , visually.
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Leigh T. Odom Sept. 2007
