In the News...

"Mako @ 13 Weeks" was painted especially for the raffle held at the Airedale Terrier Club of Greater Philadelphia's 24th Specialty and Sweepstakes on May 15th.

Bristol Aires Shoot To Thrill "Posey" is strutting her stuff! To help raise money for Airedale rescue, I painted this portrait as a special donation for the SOAR Aire Affaire. The inspiration was a photo taken by Lesley Mattuchio (with her permission). The event was held on May 1, 2010 in Holland, Ohio.

And some wonderful press...

The Spring Edition of Delaware Pets features Leslie in an article titled "With lens, brush, artists capture love." Thank-you to Ken Mammarella for the interview and including me in the article! Read my blog post>

Delaware Today Magazine - March 2010 - issue includes Blue Zephyr Studios and other pet-related businesses in the article,"Spoil Your Pet." Thank-you to Marilyn Odesser Torpey.

Mako @ 15 Months - Acrylic on Canvas • 20" x 16" • 2005 • Private Collection

The Airedale Terrier Club of America's Banquet and Fine Arts Raffle & Auction on October 4, 2009 was a great success. My Airedale art has been among the top makers in the auction for the last several years.

Peregrine Falcon - Acrylic on Canvas • 18" x 24" • 2009 • Private Collection

The above portrait of a Peregrine Falcon was my auction donation to the 2009 Victorian Benefit for the Birds- a fundraiser for the Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research held on Nov. 14 at the Rockwood Center, part of a 19th Century estate in Wilmington, DE.

Welcome to Blue Zephyr Studios, LLC and the Art of Leslie Apple

“Discover the extraordinary luxury of exquisite fine art.
The ultimate magic of life invested with a brilliance of color and soul.
Created exclusively for you.”

"My passion is painting pets, people and personalities."

Art & dogs have always been a major part of my life. I have been an artist and a dog lover since the day that I was born. My life now revolves around those two passions. My "family" currently includes Mako the Airedale and Punch the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen (PBGV). They like to try and participate in the creative process!

Painting Pets and Personalities • Custom Portraits in Acrylics or Oils with a Contemporary Edge • by an Established Professional • on Commission from your photos

Above: Jaguar of the Jungle - Acrylic on Canvas • 16" x 20" • 2003 • Commission

For me, all great art tells a story. I'm descended from a long line of Southern storytellers, so I know how to tell a good story. Art is more than just replicating what you see - it's a deep form of communication that is more than just replicating beauty. It's also about getting the viewer to see and understand the subject in a whole new light.

“Discover the extraordinary luxury of exquisite fine art. The ultimate magic of life invested with a brilliance of color and soul. Created exclusively for you.”

"My passion is painting pets, people and personalities."

“Discover the extraordinary luxury of exquisite fine art.
The ultimate magic of life invested with a brilliance of color and soul.
Created exclusively for you.”