I’m Leslie Rottner a multimedia collage artist, workshop instructor and curious creator. I live in the Adirondacks, in upstate NY, where I am surrounded by texture, color, and natural materials all in the most inspiring place.
I use an intuitive and thoughtful approach to transform often overlooked materials into a new visual story. My work is created with vintage papers, old books, type, and ephemera. I draw inspiration from the age and imperfections of these materials and I create art with a fresh contemporary feel. My work ranges from simple and contemplative to abstract and energetic.
My studio is my sanctuary. When I step in there everything else falls away. My mind is calm, curious and open to all possibilities. Creativity is at the core of who I am and the act of sharing that creativity is so important to me. Sending a piece of art out into the world or sharing my process through a class adds immeasurable value to my creative journey which I hope is passed on to you.