Leslie Owen Carmouche is a visual artist/painter residing in Marksville, Louisiana. Her creative process is a dialogue between herself and the medium. She approaches each piece without a defined vision or purpose, allowing the art to unfold naturally. Using materials, textures, and forms, she allows the process to guide her next steps, leading to unexpected discoveries.

Leslie uses acrylics, inks, watercolors, and an array of other mediums to craft her pieces. As a self-taught artist, she does not deny that God is the one in control of her talent, growth, and vision. Leslie aims to continue a life-long study of visual expression as she challenges her perceptions and creativity through her art.

Leslie currently exhibits her work in 318 Art & Frame in Shreveport, LA and STUDIO 210 at River Oaks Arts Center.

My Vision:

“I aim to capture moments of transition, beauty, and emotion in my work. I enjoy using the natural world and human experience to inspire me. At this time, my art has been shifting to abstract interpretations of natural scenery overlaid with an image in a loose form of photo-realism. Lately, I have been experimenting with geometric form and slight distortion elements intertwined to create a feeling of movement and emotional depth in my pieces. My goal is to gain more engagement with my art from each onlooker in hopes that a deeper connection can be made.”