Celebrate the beginning of summer by joining us for our next Palate to Palette dinner on Wednesday, July 17th from 5pm-8pm at The Cut, in Gloucester, MA. Enjoy a delicious meal and watch Leigh Slingluff, a local artist and plein air painter, paint!
“Hi! I’m Leigh Slingluff, I live in Rockport, and I have a painting studio in Gloucester at West Main Studios. I grew up in Georgia and moved to MA with my husband, two sons, and a dog in 2011. I have a BFA in graphic design, so I’ve always been designing - good design is the foundation of my painting process. My interest in painting started in college and then grew out of my exposure to the painting community around Cape Ann. I've taken many classes with local artists, which helped me discover “my people & my passion” - the many great painters, art teachers, historians, & collectors who I admire and seek to emulate.
Painting outside with friends is a favorite activity, and I love the freshness and quickness of a plein air effort. When the weather is bad, I’m lucky to have my studio, where I paint from photos or memory, and I do commissions there, too. I paint in various mediums, including: oil & gouache (plein air), and acrylic & watercolor (in studio). I’m inspired by local folks doing local activities - for example: kids in summertime at the quarries, winter surfers, or people walking dogs on the beach. I’m attracted to light & shadow, big shapes & high contrast, glowing colors. I look for design elements like repetition, symmetry, pattern, contrast, etc.
My work is displayed with juried members in the galleries of the Rockport Art Association and the North Shore Arts Association. You can also see my paintings at Coastal Locals, a new collaborative gallery located in Rockport at 2 Dock Square, with a great view of that famous red fishing shack.”
Visit her website: leighslingluff.com
The Cut is located in the heart of downtown Gloucester, surrounded by the City’s galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, and hotels. Their goal is to be the premier destination for music, food, and entertainment in the region. Their two kitchens serve the finest seasonal gastropub fare on the North Shore along with your favorite libation from our selection of draught beers, hard kombucha, bottled standards, fine wines, curated cocktails, and innovative mocktails. Come for their great food and inspired drinks and watch Leigh paint!
Visit thecutlive.com for their menu, to make reservations and more information.
