Biography

Leslie Stoner is a Pacific Northwest painter whose work explores the interplay between color, gesture and atmospheric space. Known for her expressive mark making and subtle, layered surfaces, she creates paintings that evoke both landscape and abstraction. Stoner’s work draws inspiration from the natural rhythms of the region, reflecting the quiet transitions of light, weather and terrain.

Her background includes years of studio practice and exhibition experience throughout the Northwest. Stoner’s paintings are held in private collections and appreciated for their sense of movement and emotional resonance. Her work often centers on the tension between spontaneity and restraint, resulting in compositions that feel both dynamic and contemplative.

STATEMENT

My paintings are rooted in the shifting landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and the mood they carry. I am drawn to the quiet transitions found in nature: changing light, blurred horizons, weather moving across open space. These impressions become the foundation of my work.

I build surfaces through layers of color, lines and gestures, allowing each stage to influence the next. The process is intuitive, guided by rhythm, energy and the search for balance. Rather than depict a specific place, I aim to create paintings that evoke a sense of movement and atmosphere, inviting viewers into a moment that feels familiar yet undefined. Each piece reflects my ongoing dialogue with nature, memory and the emotional traces of the world around me.