David Leese

David Leese is a contemporary British artist renowned for his evocative landscapes and atmospheric cityscapes that blend subtle realism with expressive abstraction. Born in Manchester in 1963, Leese developed an early affinity for art, inspired by the industrial beauty and changing moods of northern England. He studied Fine Art at the University of Central Lancashire, where he honed his distinctive palette and textural techniques, often layering paint to evoke the nuanced interplay of light, weather, and memory.

Leese’s work invites viewers into immersive environments that balance the familiar with the enigmatic, evoking a sense of nostalgia and contemplation. Over the past three decades, his paintings have been exhibited in prominent galleries across the UK and Europe, and are held in both private and public collections. In addition to his studio practice, Leese is a dedicated educator, frequently leading workshops and collaborating on community art projects that emphasize environment and place.

His ongoing exploration of urban and rural spaces continues to inspire new ways of seeing the everyday world.