Lesli Englert, 32, began her painting career in 1999. Never formally trained, she gained her knowledge by working alongside several accomplished artists such as Christina Ramirez, Steven Yazzie, Jeff Cochran, Robert Anderson, Melanie Corradi, Sergio Aguirre and Susanne Moulton. Her work has been seen in galleries in Portland Oregon, Phoenix Arizona, and Tokyo Japan.
Primarily working in oils, Lesli has achieved the completion of an impressive body of work in just 7 years. Oftentimes heavily laden with symbolism, the primary inspiration for her work is a result of personal experiences, philosophy, religion, and the written word. Lesli has traveled extensively throughout the western United States, and has set up studios in Portland Oregon, Hoven South Dakota, and Phoenix Arizona.
Lesli was a founding member of Holgas artist studios and a founding member of the Longhouse Studios, both located in Phoenix Arizona, as well as the “If Collective” in Portland Oregon.
Lesli has twice been selected as a featured artist on channel 15 news, as well as the Phoenix New Times, the Arizona Republic and Portland Mercury publications.