Reviews
Like separate rooms in one house, Leslie Tejada’s paintings are different facets of a larger presence. Tranquil or dynamic, each is a tender, exquisitely sensitive illumination of the sacred life. Using abstraction, metaphor and visual poetics, her paintings aspire to transcendence and in the process become a triumph of passion and discovery…....Her exhibit reminds us that lyrical abstractionism is an important, still-vital force in contemporary art.
A House With Many Rooms, by Marina Walker
Santa Barbara News-Press October 16, 1998
Leslie’s ability to create meditative imagery through layers of paint is unparalleled. She has an incredible ability to evoke nature through what seems to be minimal detail, but is in actuality meticulously detailed. Her paintings are beautiful, mystical, and enchanting.
Chicago Art Magazine, By Kristen Hagan September 8, 2010
My wife Jane and I wish to express our deep-felt gratitude to you for your generosity in loaning us your magnificent mixed media work, ‘Magic Carpet #11:Uzbek’, for our Art in Embassy Exhibit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea…..Our many visitors to the new Chief of Mission Residence have been absolutely delighted with your work, which has a place of honor in the main reception room of our home.
Mark L. Asquino, US Ambassador February 15, 2014
Leslie’s ability to create meditative imagery through layers of paint is unparalleled. She has an incredible ability to evoke nature through what seems to be minimal detail, but is in actuality meticulously detailed. Her paintings are beautiful, mystical, and enchanting.
Chicago Art Magazine, By Kristen Hagan September 8, 2010
The Mary Bell Galleries-Group Show…..was completely stolen by Leslie Tejada. Her abstract, ethereal scenes were captivating and full of interest.
Chicago Arts, January 5, 2006
Leslie Tejada of Corvallis, Oregon is a prolific and a highly developed artist. The textural developments are rich and visually exciting.
Laurence Bradshaw, Juror’s Statement
Upstream People Gallery, October 1, 2010
It’s a meticulous process, the layering of translucent oils that gives these paintings their extraordinary vitality and inner light……The final impression is of an artist at peace with method, and in touch with the inner and outer worlds of freedom and aesthetic possibility.
Personal Space, by Charles Donelan
Santa Barbara Independent April 14, 2005
Tejada’s “Threshold” series paintings are distinguished by their intelligence and subtle depth.
Dizzying Color and Rhythm, by Maureen Foley
Santa Barbara Independent May 20, 2004
Leslie has always been one of my favorite artists to sell; her work truly makes a room. (Her paintings are) a beautiful investment.
Lissa Kivisto owner, Gallery KH