Join Leslie Fehling for a week-long small-group painting tour in the Cotswolds, May 14-22, 2027.
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Join Leslie Fehling for a week-long small-group painting tour in the Cotswolds, May 14-22, 2027.
Read MoreIt’s always good to mix things up and try something new, so, in the middle of finishing up the travel...
Read MoreDuring my workshop in Giverny, France, a few months ago, we visited Monet’s garden one morning, and then, after lunch,...
Read MoreYears ago, long before I dared to dream of the life I’m now living, I looked at pictures of Claude...
Read MoreThis flowery two-page spread chronicles the day our group of sketchers visited Monet’s garden in Giverny. I had so much...
Read MoreThis is one of my favorite pages from my France 2025 journal. It was the first project I did with...
Read MoreAfter two fun-filled days in Paris, it was time to pack my bags and go to work, teaching a week-long...
Read MoreMy 2025 France trip extended from late August to early October, and, because this was such a long trip for...
Read MoreThe first stop on my 2025 France trip was Paris. I only had a day and a half there before...
Read MoreLast month I returned from a six-week trip to France. It’s the longest I’ve ever been away from home, and...
Read MoreI always agonize over which sketchbook to take when I go on an important trip, don’t you? For my recent...
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I’m Leslie. A painter, teacher, and lover of all things creative. A sketchbook artist who captures everyday life on the pages of my illustrated journals. I love sharing, connecting, and encouraging people to find their creative voice through sketchbook journaling. Read more about me, my art, and my life HERE.
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