Maggie Leiby was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After spending many years in the Atlanta, Georgia area, she and her husband, Bob, returned to Pennsylvania and presently reside in Perkasie, Pa.  They have two grown daughters, Madeleine and Jennifer.

Maggie worked as a registered nurse until, in 1988, a serious illness and a life-altering dream changed the course of her life.  Following the words spoken by God in her dream, she began private painting lessons.  In 1991 she recognized the need to formalize her art training and enrolled at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, graduating, Magna cum Laude, in 1994 with a BA in Studio Art.

Maggie works in oils, watercolor, pastel, and egg tempera.  As a believer in life-long learning, the artist has attended many workshops and classes offered by acclaimed artists, such as Nelson Shanks, Paul DuSold, Dot Bunn, Lois Griffel, Don Stone, and Master Iconographer, Vladislav Andrejev increasing her knowledge and skills.  She has studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, The Woodmere Museum School, Barnstone Studio, and Studio Incamminati.

The artist’s travels to Japan, Mexico, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Switzerland, and The Netherlands inspire many of her paintings.

This award winning artist is a member of The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County, Artsbridge, French Creek Art Colony,  and Peace Valley Plein Air Painters.   The artist teaches oil painting classes at studio in Perkasie, Pa.  Commissions welcomed.

Leiby's work has been displayed in various venues throughout Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, as well as, in New England.  Her paintings are in collections throughout the United States and Europe.  Gallery representation is through  The Art at Valley Lake Gallery in Horsham, Pennsylvania (Giclee prints),  Off the Wall Gallery & Framing in Skippack, Pa.  and the online presence of The Upstairs Gallery at www.theupstairsgallery.com 

Artist Statement
The beauty of the landscape has always stirred my soul.  In my paintings I try to capture the Spiritual force emanating from the land.  Like the Impressionists, I am fascinated with light and atmospheric conditions which I believe help to create a sense of mood and place.

I thank God for opening the wonderful world of art to me through a dream.  I look upon my dream as a gift; acting upon that dream, and what I do with my art is my gift back to Him.

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