Leslie graduated from Newcastle Art School in 2012 with an Advanced Diploma of Fine Art, majoring in painting. She also holds a Certificate in Ceramics and is a qualified teacher.

Since leaving art school, Leslie has followed her dream to pursue a career in art.

Leslie has had a life-long love of painting, initially using watercolour and acrylic paints, but more recently venturing into oil painting. She exhibits in galleries throughout Newcastle.

Leslie is also the creator of ‘Puzzling Jewellery’, made from recycled jig-saw puzzles.

Leslie also is an accomplished potter, having exhibited in many ceramics exhibitions.

Leslie was the co-winner of the inaugural Laman St Prize in 2012.

Her ceramics, drawings and paintings are in private collections in Australia and overseas.