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Leigh Brooklyn
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| Education | Cleveland Institute of Art |
| Occupation | Figurative artist |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Leigh Brooklyn is an American artist who creates art about people. She is known for her figurative art, which means her artwork focuses on the human form. She uses her art to share important messages and bring attention to different communities.
About Leigh Brooklyn
Leigh Brooklyn was born and grew up near Cleveland, Ohio. Her birth name was Wendy Leigh Knapp. Today, she still lives and works in Cleveland, her hometown.
Her Education
Leigh Brooklyn started her art studies in 2005. She learned from a local artist in Cleveland who specialized in portraits. A portrait is a painting or drawing of a person.
In 2006, her artwork was featured in the National VFW Women's Auxiliary Magazine. She first attended the Columbus College of Art and Design. Later, she moved to the Cleveland Institute of Art. She was inspired by forensic artists who help solve cases by creating images of people.
In 2011, Leigh Brooklyn earned a degree in Biomedical Illustration. This field combines art with science. It involves creating detailed drawings or images for medical and scientific purposes.
Her Art Career
After college, Leigh Brooklyn worked in biomedical illustration. She worked with hospitals, museums, and research places like the Cleveland Clinic. However, she decided to focus on oil painting instead. She chose to paint people and portraits.
Leigh Brooklyn uses her art to highlight groups of people who might not always get attention. She wants to show their lives and struggles. For example, she has painted portraits of transgender people and those experiencing homelessness. Her art often explores important topics like gender, race, and religion. She hopes her work encourages everyone to show respect and appreciation for all communities.
In June 2018, Leigh Brooklyn was chosen for a special art project. It was part of the Inter|Urban Art Project for the Cleveland RTA, which is the public transportation system in Cleveland.
After some personal challenges, her art began to focus on women's empowerment. She learned new skills like sculpting and welding. She started adding 3D parts to her artworks. She created art that showed women fighting for their rights and strength.
In 2020, Leigh Brooklyn created a series of 10 drawings. This collection was called Love Bomb.
