Leanne M Christie
I first encountered Leanne’s work at an art fair in Vancouver in 2024. As I wandered through the booths, her paintings immediately caught my eye. I lingered there for a while, drawn to her brushwork, which felt both precise and intentional while creating soft, atmospheric landscapes.
Many Vancouverites will recognize the places she paints. I remember a visitor beside me identifying nearly every location in a series of small square works. Even if you are not familiar with the city, her urban oil paintings capture a mood that resonates far beyond Vancouver.
ARTIST STATEMENT
“I am a full-time urban oil painter who has spent sixteen years mastering paint as a living language of human experience. My work captures not how places look, but how it feels to be human within them, creating visual recordings of the conversations I have with the city as it transforms around us. Through dynamic brushwork and intuitive colour relationships, I help long-time residents see themselves reflected in the essence of their urban environment.”
Ten Quick Questions
What is the story behind your name? Not much. Part of our family heritage is Irish and my parents liked ‘Leane’ - they added an ‘n’ for Leanne
What is a book you would recommend to a friend? The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge MD
What is one of your pet peeves? Feeling like I am being manipulated or funnelled or tested for fun.
What is a noise or sound you love/hate? Any sound that is sudden and intrusive that breaks the flow of the ambient sound of a space.
What is a smell you love/hate? Hate: smell of acrid smoke from burning. Love: garlic and coffee.
Where is a favorite place on Earth? Next to my wife.
What is a dream you have? To create a painting that is not only masterful in my assessment but also communicates deeply with people.
What was an embarrassing moment in your life? Too many to pinpoint one - I don’t really embarrass anymore due to this as I had to stop taking myself seriously.
When was the last time you cried? During a heated conversation.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I am shy and introverted. I have learnt to communicate so most people think that I am bold and extrovert.
Available Artworks
The Gentle Stroll of Autumn
Oil on canvas, 47” x 62”
CAD 10,300
Expanding Time
Oil on canvas, 60” x 48”
CAD 12,800
