I AM SO very grateful for all of you. Your support, encouragement, and kindness mean the world to me. This time of year is all about connection and gratitude, and I’m so thankful to have this space to share my thoughts and my art and thoughts with you. AND BECAUSE YOU ARE SO SPECIAL TO… Read More GIVING THANKS

THANK YOU for ALL of the WONDERFUL Birthday Wishes and THANK YOU for all of your Painting Purchases during the BIG GIANT BIRTHDAY SALE!!! THERE ARE 4 DAYS LEFT AND TODAY I  ADDED more ART MORE OLD FAVORITES – LARGE MARSHES MODERN HOUSES AND MORE! THANK YOU so VERY VERY MUCH!!!! XOlesli  

Its been a while. And to be honest, I am never quite sure where to begin. So much has happened and So many things have changed. BUT I am still here. and I AM STILL ME.    I have had SO many of my own “ERAS” with my life and with my ART  and for… Read More BIG GIANT BIRTHDAY ART SALE

Dear Blog Friends – Im not sure what is going to happen with this Blog – it has been a bit hard to let it go – as it is a memoir of some of my favorite years. But – I have not been writing here much – and as you know – and i… Read More APRIL IS HERE AND SO ARE NEW 2024 UVA ROTUNDA PAINTINGS

hello friends its been a while In fact it has been almost a year since my last Newsletter. As most of you know, but some of you may not know – My/Our life took a dramatic and devastating turn this year – My Husband of 28 years, Damon, died on Valentines Day. The rest of… Read More GIVING THANKS

HAPPY NEW YEAR a bit belated…but you can blame COVID on that! BUT NOW – I’m healthy and rested and ready to get rolling on a bunch of exciting NEW ENDEAVORS! FIRST UP – DOG A DAY 2023 STARTS FEBRUARY 1 ! Each February for the past 6 years – I have offered both 10″… Read More NEW YEAR – NEW ART!

  ORDERING STARTS TODAY 30 DOGS (AND CATS) IN 28 DAYS! ORDER SOON! and HAPPY HOLIDAYS   FROM LESLI DEVITO ART XO

DOG A DAY 2023 ORDERING STARTS DECEMBER 15 ! DOG A DAY, NOW in its 7th year, started as a way to fend off the Winter doldrums and has turned into one of my favorite months of each year. I have met and become friends with so many awesome pet owners and their pets, and… Read More DOG A DAY 2023 ORDERING STARTS 12/15

FIRST – Before I talk about the race – I want to thank “Nancy” a long time follower who alerted me yesterday that this blog had been hacked!!!! and that some human or “bot” had posted weird posts about weird random things. I was able to delete the posts and block the “poster” and UP… Read More MY FIRST 1/2 MARATHON – “The RICHMOND HALF”

I just returned from my first visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico. WOW – it was awe inspiring to be surrounded by so much phenomenal ART and Spiritual BEAUTY.   I don’t know about you – BUT I do not want to say “Goodbye” to Summer! But alas, we must. SO TO SQUEEZE A FEW… Read More NEW MARSH PAINTING COLLECTION 2023