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Lesa Shaw is an American artist known for her vibrant use of colour in both figurative and semi-abstract works that celebrate beauty, adaptability, grace and independence. A self-taught artist, she began exploring art as child’s play at a young age, developing a love
for making paper doll figures that sparked her creative journey. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Texas. As a high school art teacher, Lesa inspires young artists while also finding joy in her own work. Recently, she has found ways to make more time for producing new works and has been spending more time in her studio. The recognition her work has received in solo shows, group exhibitions, and themed displays across the U.S. and internationally has affirmed her abilities and deepened her commitment to her craft.

Lesa’s unique perspective informs her art, allowing her to explore a range of themes while reflecting the beauty and complexity of the human experience. “For every brush stroke, a new discovery emerges. Start with a shape, add some colour then try blending with other colours and see how the greens and pinks merge so beautifully. That’s the way it began and its language is ongoing." Her approach to her art as a form of experimentation and exploration, akin to a scientific study. She is intrigued by the psychological aspects of colour, so she chooses colours that give a certain level of tranquillity. Within this process, she explores themes that matter to her. Lesa invites viewers to engage with her art, interpret it in their own way, and find reflections of their own experiences within it."