Bio

Artist Bio

Lee Anne is a contemporary painter guided by intuition, beauty, and an unseen thread of the sacred. Her work unfolds through color, movement, and symbol—women, animals, florals, and ever-present roses emerging as quiet messengers of strength, devotion, and becoming. Each painting is created as an offering rather than a statement.

Rooted in expressionism, Lee Anne paints quickly and instinctively, allowing gesture, texture, and light to reveal what words cannot. A subtle spiritual presence runs through her work—felt more than explained—inviting contemplation, stillness, and trust.

Her paintings live in the space between the earthly and the ethereal. They do not demand interpretation, only presence. Beauty, in her work, is not ornamental—it is reverent, resilient, and alive.

Let them go

Sometimes, God removes people from your life.

Let them go.

Not everyone is meant to go where you’re going—

And that’s okay.

To rise higher, some will fall behind.

Let them fall.

You are called to something special.

You didn’t fight battles all your life for nothing.

You’ve been prepared.

You’ve been seasoned for such a time as this.

Your heart was broken so you could love what God loves.

Your mind was renewed to see what God sees.

Your soul was wounded to recognize what the wounded need.

And now—

You will rise to help others, just as others once helped you.

That’s how it works. That’s how you pay it forward.

You didn’t bow to peer pressure—

You turned to the Source of Life.

You sought the Helper.

You did the hard inner work to heal from your traumas.

You labored. You wept.

Tears fell in secret—

But God saw every one.

You went through trials that would make others faint—

Yet you survived.

You didn’t surrender to the crowd.

You didn’t conform to their expectations.

You bowed only to God.

You searched for your true identity,

And dared to look inside,

Sorting through what was godly

While surrendering the rest for transformation.

You didn’t let the devil define you.

You gave it your best.

You fought the good fight.

You endured. You were diligent.

You aligned yourself with the Divine.

You prayed with passion.

And you learned—

Only God can change people.

And only if they are willing.

You learned to love from a distance.

You learned you are made of stronger stuff than you ever knew.

You became strong for yourself—

And for others.

You learned how to let go.

How to let God.

You accepted that life doesn’t always go your way.

And that’s alright.

You learned how to navigate the unexpected.

You learned to wait.

You learned that some things never arrive—

And even that is okay.

You endured deep disappointment,

And discovered that healing takes time.

You learned to look around the corner—

You never know what God has waiting there.

You became creative with life.

You discovered that not everyone is who you thought they were.

And that some people will never think the way you do.

But most of all, you learned this:

You are a good person.

No matter what others think.

You love deeply.

You see the good in yourself—and in others.

And that, my friend,

Is gold.

Prince of Peace

Here is “The Prince of Peace”. I worked hard on this one to get it just right. It was well worth the 20 plus hours(I so lose track of time when I paint) I put in.

I am well pleased with who it turned out. When you see it in person the brushstrokes are visible and the roses look 3D. I worked especially hard on his face as I wanted a certain look of peace, prayer and waiting. Can you see it?? He is praying to the father, he is very much at peace and is waiting for the Holy Spirit to come rest on Him.

I decided to paint this with high quality paints and I’m so glad I did. The colours are sharp and vivid.,The white just glows. I will not use different brand again. Golden is my brand.

I love the way my eclectic background turned out. The background stayed in the background making the dove and figure of Jesus stand out. There is a very fine line with making that happen. Colours have to be exact.

I did not want a “Catholic” halo around His head if you know what I mean, not that there is anything wrong with that as they are quite lovely but it’s not the look I wanted. I just wanted Him to glow making a slight halo but not obvious like I’ve seen in other paintings depicted usually by Catholics.

The cross behind the dove was a great addition. It’s painted in gold acrylic paint. There is also fine lines in gold pen in geometric shapes.

My spiritual journey has been long and hard but I’ve learned a lot through the years. Jesus comes first for me. I am so thankful to have Him in my life. It’s so much better with Him in my life than without. There is nothing like hearing the voice of the most high God speak to you and that you know you have actually heard Him. It’s amazing. I don’t think I’d trade that for anything.

“Heaven sings the song”

Title: Heaven Sings the Song

Caption:

“Heaven sings the song — and we are carried along with it, not by our own choosing, but by the gentle pull of something greater.

This piece is a romantic fusion of ethereal dreams and heartfelt music, where roses, melody, and spirit bloom as one.

May we always be ready to hear Heaven’s song… and follow.”

“We may step away from the melody we were meant to sing, choosing instead to follow a different tune. But this song will be filled with harsh notes, unpleasant to the ear, lacking the peaceful melody our spirit longs for. It will remain this way until we return to the song we were truly made to sing. Though the lyrics and melodies may be difficult at times, the peace and contentment that come from embracing it will be worth it. Sing your song. Your spirit knows it well.”

If Van Gogh and I had a painting baby

Hello everyone, I went to a show in Halifax where it was Van Gogh paintings everywhere, on the walls, ceilings and floor. It was so amazing and well done. It felt like the paintings were alive. It was magical and awe inspiring. I loved it so much I want to go back. I fell in love with Van Gogh’s story and paintings.

My style of painting is called Ethereal, Eclectic, Romanticism and so I decided I wanted to paint a Van Gogh painting in my style. This is what it turned out like. I’m quite pleased with it. It’s a small painting 8 x 10 and so sweet. It is painted with Golden paints and it’s on a heavy duty wrapped canvas. High quality.

I have two more paintings that I painted at the same time as this one and so the colours go well with it. I will show them once all the details are done on the other ones and can take all the pictures of them. I will take pictures of all of them together so you can see how they go together. The other two are 9 x 12.

Unfortunately pictures don’t show the actual colours exactly. The colours are medium teal with touches of blues, yellows, pinks and blacks, dark teals and greens. Gold swirls and sparkles shine in the light. Lovely.

Making of “Heart Song”

 

Welcome to My World of Painting

I began painting seriously during COVID, during one of the loneliest times of my life. At the time, I was working at a seniors boarding home and had to stay isolated to avoid bringing the virus to them. My routine was limited to work and occasional grocery trip, beyond that, I was stuck at home, staring at four walls that seemed to close in on me.

I’m not much of a phone talker, so even that wasn’t appealing. The loneliness became overwhelming, and I felt like I was on the verge of losing my mind. Desperate for something to fill my time and keep me grounded, I searched for an outlet, something that would help me stay sane.

For some reason, painting came to mind. I had dabbled in it before but never felt confident enough to continue. Self-doubt had always held me back. But this time, with more life experience and a newfound determination to overcome my low self-esteem, I made up my mind: I was going to succeed.

I had once heard that there are angels assigned to help us, but many remain “unemployed”simply waiting to be called upon. That idea stuck with me, and I decided to hire a team of them to guide me in my painting. Around the same time, I had been following Demitra Milan, who often spoke about finding her painting voice. I didn’t fully understand what that meant, but I was determined to find mine.

I started gathering inspiration, asking myself: What do I love? Who am I? What needs to come out of me? I quieted my soul and listened. The world had become a bleak, dreary place, filled with uncertainty, and I needed to create beauty and lightheartedness, not just for myself, but for others.

I focused on what brought me joy: faces, hearts, pearls, doves, butterflies, gems, roses, and romantic, spiritual themes. But I didn’t want my art to be too overtly romantic. I needed something to balance it. That’s when my unique style, Ethereal Eclectic Romanticism, was born. I’ve never found another artist with my exact style, and that makes it even more special to me.

I love the dreamy essence of spirit, the softness of romanticism, but I also crave an eclectic touch, something unexpected. That’s why I incorporate geometric patterns to contrast the delicate elements. The combination creates harmony: dreamy yet structured, romantic yet grounded.

My color choices are just as intentional. I’m drawn to Clear Spring colors, vibrant yet fresh, full of energy and light. After much trial and error, I realized that these colors also suit me personally. With my neutral skin tone and a slight warm undertone, I can wear shades from multiple seasons, Summer, Winter, Spring, and Autumn, but Spring tones are my absolute favorite. They bring me joy, and I use them not only in my paintings but also in my decor.

Art has given me purpose, joy, and healing. It has transformed my loneliness into something beautiful. And through my paintings, I hope to share that beauty with others.

This is my beginning stage of “Heart Song” 

I named it “Heart Song” because that is what it is. 

It’s what I found that was in me. It’s my very essence at the core of my being. It’s what makes me…me. 

I made a source for my painting and put a grid on it and then a grid on my canvas. I drew it out and put everything in place. You don’t have to follow your source exactly. Let the paint lead you. Look at it and see what it needs. 

Here are some steps to the finished painting. You will see it changed a few times. 

I added base colours to everything next. Getting the colours in the right place is key. 

I then started refining the colours, brightening or darkening accordingly. I also started honing in on details. 

Next I started shading and refining the face, hands and doves. I added more details to the flowers and made them drip. I added med the pearls which I love in a lot of my paintings. The eclectic shapes started shaping up. 

I continued adjusting and working on the face and doves as those are the focus of the paintings. 

Something bothered me about the lower half of the painting and so I started working in shape of the torso and arm. It was out of proportion and so I had to figure out a way to make it work. 

I refined and adjusted until it looked in proportion with the head. I also wanted the light to shine in a certain colour and kept tweaking the colours around the halo. 

I refined the body even more to get proportions more accurately. I then needed to figure out what I would have her wear. I wanted her to be classy looking but still sensual. Details were added to the pearls. 

I opted for painting a lace dress. I refined the face even more until I had better face proportions. I then looked online for a nice pair of earrings and painted them. I painted more details in the flowers and dark area. I added tiny flowers to the blue flowing veil. 

I next honed in on the blowing in the breeze ribbon. Added still more details to the flowers and drips. Also refined some more of the background. 

The painting was finally starting to come together. 

The finishing touches are always the most exciting. Figuring out what to place in her hand, making the different coloured pearls pop, adding the lattice work in the background as a last minute decision, doing the fine lace detail around the halo, adding lines and touches of gold and the finally getting to sign my finished piece! 

I like to add poetry for my paintings as well. In this piece it describes from where I’ve been to where I am now. 

It shows what I had to suffer to get what I have now. It did not come easy. 

The Answer Within

Why does she see the beauty—

Is it all she’s ever known?

Or has she faced the shadows,

The cracks, the thorns, the stone?

Has she seen the bad, the unclean,

The bitter taste of loss?

Was life unkind to break her,

Or to teach her what it cost?

Was her innocence stolen too early,

To leave her broken, torn?

Or was it meant to shape her heart—

To feel what others mourn?

Did the world strip away her trust,

To fill her soul with pain,

Or mold her into tenderness

For those who felt the same?

Was she bullied just to knock her down,

To make her rise once more?

Was shame a cloak to weigh her down

Or strength she learned to store?

Why did life seem to hate her so—

Was it envy for her grace?

Did it sense the fire she carried,

The courage it couldn’t erase?

Did it know, beneath the quiet,

A voice was whispering clear—

You are not a quitter, love,

You’re stronger than your fear.

Did she hide behind a fragile mask,

Afraid to show her tears?

Did life grow too cruel for her gentle heart,

Trying to silence the light she steers?

Yet she did not break—she only bent,

Her spirit held its ground.

She wore her scars like battle marks,

Proof she was never bound.

For beauty bloomed in cracks of pain,

In places torn apart.

The scars she bore became her art—

A map of her healing heart.

She rose because she chose to rise,

To own both ache and grace.

For even when life burned her down,

She found beauty in that space.

I hope you enjoyed the making of “Heart Song” 

It was my pleasure to create it and share it for everyone to see and hopefully learn how your worse night mare can become your greatest strength. 

Wear your scars with pride, you owe it to yourself. 

chief Aarav

This is Chief Aaraf.
I recently started doing poured paintings but I have been
letting them dry and then seeing things in the background paintings.

This is what I saw in the painting and so I did a quick sketch
Of what I saw in the background. I showed this on facebook before I drew out the native and asked what everyone else saw. Some saw a woodpecker, another saw a lion and others saw a horse and a naked woman.  Some have very vivid imaginations I'd say. 😂

At this point the painting was already sold, not even half way finished.
Can you see the woodpecker by his chin facing him?

Playing around and getting ideas. Had suggestions from a talented friend that
I agreed with so I changed a few things.

Beginning to come to life

Done! I totally enjoyed painting this.

This painting went to a nice home. I know
It will be well looked after and appreciated.
This man who is friends with me on facebook had asked to buy it before it
Was finished and I told him he could buy it. A few weeks went by and his
wife messaged me and asked if I would sell it to her for her husband for Christmas.. She had no clue that he had asked to buy it. What a great surprise it was for him on Christmas
morning. What a great thing for his wife to do.

I tried to incorporate everything people told me they saw. Can you guess
what the native is looking at??? Lol

"A dream getaway"

This painting is from a digital painting  that I painted a few years ago. I really liked how the digital painting turned out and I wondered how it would look in Acrylic paints. So I tried it and I think I like the Acrylic version better! Much more richness to it I would say!  How about you? 

The idea for these paintings are not from a photograph but imagination. 

It's a place I would love to have. Doesn't have to be fancy, just peaceful and quiet. A place I can ride my horse( a horse I don't have) everyday with the wind in my hair and the sun on my face. A place of freedom, a place of peace with no one to bother you. A getaway when life gets tough and you need a change of scenery, a place to regroup and recharge your batteries. We all need places like this once in a while, what would be your getaway place? 

 

Digital painting. 

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16 X 20  Acrylics on canvas.    $175.00 

For those who don't know what a digital painting is, it is a painting done in a special program on the computer. It has a blank canvas, paint brushes and paint and you can use a tablet with a special pen to paint with or as I started, with your finger on the touch pad on your laptop. Not quite as fun as the pen! 😳

It takes about a month to get used to painting on the tablet and looking at the screen on your computer, but once you learn, it's fairly easy.

 I did this for quite a few years as I am sensitive to paint and only recently started painting with Acrylics again. I don't seem to be as sensitive to the paint fumes as in my younger years. I believe it's because they make the paint less harsh than it used to be. 

Anyway, I really enjoyed doing this painting, very easy and relaxing. 

The next one I will be working on won't be as easy as it is a person. Someone had posted a nice portrait type photo of a man I know and I thought "oh that would make a nice painting someday" I saved it to my computer intending to ask permission if I wanted to paint it but now a year later I cannot remember what's so ever who took the picture!!? 

I will have to post the picture on Facebook(as that is where I got it from) 

The reason why i have decided to paint this painting of this man is because

He won't stop bugging me to paint it!!! Lol I told him last year that I had seen a picture of him on Facebook and asked if he would mind if I painted him someday, now every time I see him the first thing he does is  ask if I painted his picture! Hahaha, then I feel guilty because I didn't so looks like I will have to paint his picture so I don't feel guilty anymore 😄

Hope you enjoy my paintings 😊💖😊

Orange, blank and white circle dress

This is a dress I made last year but never posted any pictures of it until this year. 

Very comfortable and pretty to wear with the black and red lace I added to it.

 

My brothers mantle is now mine!!!

 

This is a double mantle that my talented,wonderful and loving brother Kirk made!!!

 I looooooooove it💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💖💖💖

I have been wanting one for a long time

and everytime I go to his house I tell him....I want it....and 

so they decided to do over their living room 

and this piece was "up in the air" 

whether it should go or stay......

well you know what side I was on!!!😄😄😄 

And it was decided that it would go to 

his lovely wonderful fantastic sister!!! Lol

Can you say pleased and tickled pink!!??? 

I put it up,as is,temporarily, until I can figure out 

What to do with it.

Now it is stained and varnished but there are scratches on it.

I know, I know, some of you would say leave it as is,as my brother would too (he thinks everything should be stained wood🙄) but his sister is different.

Not that I have anything against wood but it just would not match my decor!😳

It has to be painted! Yes painted! I'm thinking white paint. Fresh clean white paint. 

 

The great thing about the way he made it is the top comes off!!!

I get 2 mantles for the price of one! Oh yeah, I didn't pay for it. 😜 

The top one is going in another room. 

The bottom one, I plan on making a box under it to lift it up and probably have a few drawers too. The inside needs a back of some kind, possibly a shelf too. 

Anyway hoping to get this project done before summer is over. Will post picture when I get it done. 

Ttyl 😄❤️😄

PS. For those of you who don't know this is a painting I did a few weeks ago

But this is not the painting that will go there as it is too small once I

Take out the top mantle. I will have to make another large painting or 

something for that spot. 

 

Never liked the wall colour.....it was supposed to be silver grey but it looks too lilac! Changing the colour to a warmer grey, like the floor.

Love bites for Brody!!

 

I found these cute miniature cupcake liners and I

thought it would make the perfect size cupcakes 

for my grandson Brody. 

I am always on Pinterest finding recipes among other wonderful things and so I found this recipe for vanilla cupcakes. I did not add as much sugar as it called as I don't want the little one to have too 

much sugar so I skimped slightly.Here is the great recipe I used...http://www.justsotasty.com/vanilla-cupcakes-with-fresh-strawberry-buttercream/#more-558

 

I started  to put strawberries inside the batter but then I thought....

I don't like cooked fruit and wasn't sure if and how it would cook so 

I only added strawberries in a few. Turned out fine though.

 

After they were cooked I wanted to make them a bit more "healthy"

 so I scooped out the middle and added cut up strawberry pieces.

I made a flour frosting with flour and milk cooked in a pan over 

medium heat until it thickens to the consistency of frosting and then I added beating it well,

a small amount of sugar, just enough to sweeten it, probably 1/4 cup, I also threw in some cut up 

strawberries too.It usually asks for 1 cup of sugar but again, I didn't want too much sugar for Brody. 

Then I frosted the cupcakes and added another piece of strawberry on top.

 

This one is for Brody! 

 

 

He liked picking off the strawberry on top

 

Brody cuddling with his mom enjoying his little cupcake

 

Mine! 😉

 

Yummy!

 

 

This is what I did with the left over middles from the cupcakes

I cut up more strawberries added a dab of frosting and a tablespoon

organic sugar covered it and put it in the fridge until it was juicy. 

This was a great snack for me!