...a darker Mary Cassatt. -Devon Moore  

[her] distinctive style and approach to realism appears to be a fluid, intuitive and thought provoking, resulting in works that are enigmatic and contemplative in nature. -Angela Di Bello, Director, Agora Gallery

"I admire artists like Leslie, who bring a fresh voice to figurative art. Leslie’s contribution is enormous and indeed much needed. The quality of how she moves paint is subtle, skillful and confident. You just don’t see that commitment every day." –Jay Etkin,  Jay Etkin Gallery-Contemporary and Ethnographic Works of Art

"...the mystery of the place and the beautiful use of color - black and yellow or gray - in such a subtle way that all becomes one. Very feminie and intuitive." -Shanti Bannwart

"...very calming, peaceful..." -a gallery visitor

"...the ethereal,  Gone-with-the-Wind-thing." -Jim Matthews