Lesley Harrison is the master of the pastel medium.
Consisting of layer upon layer of the chalky pigment, her vibrant work is 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.
Harrison is a self-taught artist. She is well-known for
her equine art as well as for her wildlife achievements. Both Equine Images and InformArt
magazines have profiled this talented artist. Harrison has completed equine and wildlife
commissions for many prominent collectors and has received the People’s Choice Award
from the Kentucky Derby Museum.
