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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · 24d

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · 28d

‘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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Sep 29

‘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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Sep 25

“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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Sep 22

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you Miles!

Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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 ...

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you!

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jul 15

‘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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jun 17

‘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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jun 15

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jun 10

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · May 30

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

#toronto #art #fineart

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you!

Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · May 28

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · May 8

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

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

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Leslie Parker | Vibrant Oil Paintings @leslieparkerart.bsky.social · May 7

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

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

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