Mixed Media Artist
Johnston, Iowa
ON A WINTER DAY IN IOWA an observant and curious girl was born. She was raised playing on swing sets, in open fields, and using her imagination.
She expanded on her artistic abilities in college. At graduation, the college kept the darkroom and sent her into the world with a degree and debt. She realized that she needed to make money!
EVERY DAY she went to "work" at an office desk to tell their computer what to do next, but she filled her evenings and weekends with creating.
ONE DAY fear and disappointment froze her artistic mind. There had to be a better way to be an artist than paying jury and art fair fees.
BECAUSE OF THAT she went on a journey to regain her creativity.
UNTIL FINALLY she made a plan to turn her dream into a reality to share her exploration of the perception of form.
Lesley Payne lives in Johnston, IA
Born: Cedar Falls, Iowa 1982
Education: Coe College, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts, 2004
Artworks are held in national and international personal collections.