Marlene Leeson is a self-taught artist and owner of Artistic Addictions. Located in the beautiful Land O' Lakes region,  Marlene draws inspiration from her surroundings to create marvelous mixed media pieces. She is highly recognized for her work with gourds, and has been a featured artist by Arizona Gourds, the Northern Dipper, and placed first in the Canadian Gourd Society's Gourdfest for her creations.

 

"Life brings special gifts to each of us. With nature, I see and appreciate what is there in front of me. With my art, I am constantly evolving and expanding my boundaries all the time."

- Marlene Leeson