Allen Fine Art Studio featuring Plein Air, Landscapes, Abstract Fine Art by Leslie Allen

Taos Sunset wins award at PAAC Show
Leslie's little plein air sketch of a Taos sunset won an Honorable Mention from Awards Juror, Jeff Legg at the 2010 Plein Air Artists Colorado 14th Annual Members' Juried Exhibition at Saks Galleries in Cherry Creek North, Denver.

"This quick sketch is what plein air is all about!" says Leslie. "Capture a moment in the shortest time possible; get your feelings onto the canvas with a minimum of strokes. One of my favourites!"

For more information about this painting: contact Saks Galleries 3019 E 2nd Ave Denver, CO 80206-5101 (303) 333-4144

2010 Award for Leslie Allen
I'm delighted to announce that "One Purple" won an Irvine Museum Award, at the Women Artists of the West 40th Annual Members' Juried Show at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, California. The Awards Juror was Peggi Kroll Roberts. The show will hang throughout June, so if you are in the area, drop in!

For more information about this painting: contact the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, California - (619) 590-3431; http://www.waow.org.

This and all Iris paintings are created in or inspired by the garden of friends Iris Bob, Kwi Ye, Jennifer & Alethea; www.iris4U.com.

May, 2010
Leslie selected as Artist of the Year!
Western Resource Advocates has selected Leslie as their artist of the year. Her images will be published in their 2009 Annual Report. http://www.westernresourceadvocates.org/

"I feel this is a very good fit" says Leslie. "When I paint Plein Air, I feel as though I am preserving landscapes that will never be the same again and Western Resource Advocates is an organization dedicated to protecting the west's land, air, and water; wildlife, our resources and curtailing climate change and building a clean energy future."

Leslie makes the press in Colorado Springs, CO papers!
Leslie was interviewed at the “Quick Draw” at the Manitou Invitational Plein Air Event in Manitou Springs, CO.

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“WAOWing the Mountain State”
Leslie Allen’s piece “Rocky Mountain National Park; Winter” won the Meininger Award at the Opening Reception of the National WAOW Show in Denver at the prestigious Saks Galleries in Cherry Creek North. The show was an overwhelming success as Collectors snatched up almost $30,000 worth of art on the opening weekend. Allen’s piece was purchased by Henry Meininger, owner of Meininger’s Art Supply and the donator of the award.

Milwaukee Hyatt Hotel Installation
A giclee on canvas of one of Leslie’s images, “Corn Patch” will be installed in a public place of the Milwaukee Hyatt Hotel.

L.I.W. Cargo closing its doors, but likely only temporarily!
See article by Carl McCutchen from the Pikes Peak Bulletin, October 9, 2008.

IPAP World Tour Opens at the Terrace Gallery in Orlando, Florida
Leslie Allen has three paintings hanging prominently right at the entrance.

Leslie's Sunflower painting Inspires a Quilt!
One of Leslie's Sunflower paintings inspired her Canadian friend (from Kennedy High School days!), Maria Hrabovsky, to make a quilt of the same scene! The painting and the finished quilt appear in The Cotton Spice issue for September available online now at http://www.cottonspice.com/.

"Maria presented me with the quilt on a visit back home and it is a cherished item in my home!" Maria is a very talented quilter whose Anne of Green Gables quilt has recently won a third place in the juried show, "Kindred Spaces" in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada.

IPAP World Tour Opens in new Cultural Arts Center in Estes Park to large crowd and rave reviews!
Leslie Allen is one of the three Host Artists. Click on the newspaper name to see the media coverage:

Leslie Allen participates in Spring Floral Show at 910 Arts
Leslie Allen was featured in the popular column ARTalk hosted by the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle. Click here to view the article.

Leslie Allen Invited to Join IPAP World Tour!

The world tour Far and Near Horizons is an international art exhibit organized by two of the world’s foremost contemporary Landscape Painting groups – Landscape Artists International (LAI) and International Plein Air Painters (IPAP). Take a virtual tour.

“The mission of the tour is to act as a bridge between countries of the world to foster environmental awareness,” says Far and Near founder Linda Richichi. “The art on the canvas becomes a universal language and acts as an ambassador between different cultures. Art is a bridge, bringing us together.”

“As artists,” states Michael Chesley Johnson, Director, “there’s a reason why we paint the landscape and not the figure, still life or some other subject. The landscape feeds our creative fire. Thankful for its inspiration, we are eager to see that it gets taken care of. And the best way to see that it gets taken care of is to put it on display for the entire world to see. Our hope is that our paintings will encourage others to become stewards of the land – just as we have become its promoters.”

The Far and Near Horizons World Tour launched its tour in June 2007 at the Karpeles Museum in Newburg, NY, and St. Augustine Gallery in St. Augustine, FL, and plans several stops in the 2008-2009 seasons. Cities currently scheduled are: Door County, WI (April-May), Estes Park, CO (June-July), Qualicum Beach, Vancouver, BC, Canada (July-August) and Terrace Gallery, Orlando, FL (Sept 2008-January 2009).

The Estes Park exhibition will open with a Reception on Sunday June 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The public is invited to attend. Show hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Group tours should be arranged in advance. For more information contact Lynda S. Vogel at 970-586-9203 or e-mail cacep@earthlink.net.

Fine Art Connoisseur Article featuring Leslie Allen
The Fine Art Connoisseur Jan/Feb 2008 issue has an article featuring Leslie Allen in the Off the Walls section.

WAOW Show at Joyous Lake Gallery
Fresh from a major art show at the Hilligoss Galleries in Chicago, Women Artists of the West will open a month-long show of small works at the Joyous Lake Gallery in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. See the article for more information.

Leslie Allen wins 2007 WAOW Fine Art Connoisseur "Award of Excellence"

"Solitary" has been awarded the 2007 WAOW Fine Art Connoisseur "Award of Excellence". This painting was selected for this award by Peter Trippi, at Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine from a powerpoint slide presentation of all the entries of the show. All work was numbered and names were withheld to ensure the work would be judged on its merit alone. The painting will continue to hang in the Women Artists of the West (WAOW) 38th Annual National Exhibition: "East to West, Meeting in the Middle", an Invitational at Hilligoss Galleries, in Chicago through November 21st, 2007.

Manitou Springs Plein Air Invitational 2007
“Leslie Allen’s image of the Sunnymede B&B is featured on the invitation for the Manitou Plein Air Invitational 2007.” See what Steppin Out Magazine had to say.

"Impact: 20 Years- one!" at the Art Students' League of Denver
Leslie was honoured to be invited to show in "Impact: 20 Years- one!" at the Art Students' League of Denver. She was one of over 110 artists selected!

"The artists exhibiting were selected by ASLD Faculty artists, past and present, because they felt that they had reached success in some way."

"You have contributed to the quality of life within our community or perhaps beyond-regionally, nationally, or internationally. The League and you have impacted lives!"

Women Artists of the West (WAOW)
"Red-winged Blackbirds" has been selected as one of the WAOW promotional images for 2007. "I am delighted my work was selected amongst such an impressive group of works submitted by some very accomplished women."

The Ouray Plaindealer, Week of June 8-14, 2007
The Ago Gallery is in Ouray is sponsoring a demonstration featuring Leslie Allen. Click here to see the entire article.

An Abstract Legacy
After two decades instructing at the Art Students League of Denver, iconic abstractionist Dale Chisman is leaving his teaching years behind with a one-week farewell exhibit of works from 35 current and past students. The paintings embody Chisman's uncanny ability to develop his students' individual flair without injecting his own style. Chisman, a painter revered for his brilliant and distinctive interpretations, is also gifted in cultivating the talent of his protégés; many have gone on to become highly regarded artists, such as Catherine Dixon, Leslie Allen, and Susan Taylor.

Past and Present: The Students of Dale Chisman: April 20–27, Art Students League of Denver

Washington Park Profile Recognizes Show honoring Dale Chisman and features painting by Leslie Allen

The Ouray Plaindealer, Week of September 8-14, 2006
Leslie Allen was featured in an article published by the Ouray County Plaindealer. Click here to see the entire article.

New Award
Estes Park Sunset

Leslie Allen won a third place Award of Merit at the 2006 Estes Park Plein Air! "There were over 100 participant artists from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Texas, Wyoming, Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Minnesota, and Missouri. Some pretty stiff competition; I'm honoured!"

The Coloradoan, July, 2006
Leslie Allen was featured in an article published by The Coloradoan in Fort Collins in July 2006. Click here to see the entire article.

The Allen Fine Art Studio is delighted to announce that Leslie's images will be reproduced on a CD by the University of Utah Singers, Dr. Brady R. Allred, Conductor. They recently returned from a triumphant tour of Europe, winning several awards. "As a former High School Band member, I know what these trips, victories and friendships mean to these young people, and how these experiences will enrich their lives, so I urge you to consider purchasing a CD for your library." To learn more about the singers go to their website: www.uofusingers.org

Aspen Grand Hyatt
“Scavenger” has been chosen for reproduction for the new Aspen Grand Hyatt Vacation Club guest rooms. This popular painting, 36 by 36 oil/canvas, previously featured in Southwest Art Magazine, is available as a giclee on paper. There are two giclees available for sale from the studio. The original oil is still available. Contact the studio.