Lesley Harrison

Artist Biography

Growing up in Sacramento, California, animals have been a major part of Lesley Harrison's life since childhood. She ran an art gallery in Arizona, and in 1975, began painting in pastel. Consisting of layer upon layer of the chalky pigment, her vibrant art, prints and posters are often mistaken for oils. To achieve the highest degree of realism, Harrison works on velour paper that absorbs the line and color, or sandpaper that shows the most detail.

Lesley Harrison is a self-taught artist. She is well-known for her equine art, prints and posters as well as for her wildlife achievements. Both Equine Images and InformArt magazines have profiled this talented artist.

Lesley Harrison has completed equine and wildlife commissions for many prominent collectors and has received the People's Choice Award from the Kentucky Derby Museum for her art, prints and posters.

Lesley Harrison Art, Prints and Posters Collection