Cruising Below
Stephanie Leyden
Experienced Artist
Art Fair Participant
Solo Shows Participant
Group Shows Participant
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My artwork has always revolved around vibrant colors, unique concepts, and bold styles.
Every painting I’ve created has always had a strong central focus to the use of bold, vivid colors. Lighting and shadows take precedence to create a strong depth, without sacrificing my range of pigment. The subject matters I choose are all over the place. I believe an artist should never be limited to one precise style or subject, unless one chooses to do so. Our world is full with incredible landscapes, powerful inventions, and the most awe inspiring creatures. This range of life cannot be contained and neither can my art. You'll find a sassy cat with sunglasses on next to a serene tropical landscape and everything in between. In the end my vision is to create one of a kind works of art that will bring happiness and inspiration to all who see it.
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During her lifelong journey as a fine artist, Stephanie Leyden continues to master bold colors, dramatic lighting, and both striking yet playful themes in her acrylic paintings. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree of Fine Art from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN in 2009, her artistic journey brought her to South Florida, where she still resides today. With a challenging start in framed art sales, her career eventually blossomed into becoming the proud owner of Art Attack since 2013, a local gallery in downtown Fort Lauderdale. As Art Attack grew, so did the neighborhood. After years of providing artistic services, events, and eventually artwalks at Art Attack, the neighborhood alliance MASS District was born, co-founded and aptly named (Music & Arts South of Sunrise) by Stephanie.
During the many years since Art Attack’s conception, Stephanie has continued her artistic adventure with various art events, in-house gallery services, workshops/classes, and the creation and hosting of our very own Art Brawl at Art Attack, a live art competition for artists to showcase their unique talents. Many of these accomplishments can be found in local publications such as: Lifestyle Magazine, Living in Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, the Sun Sentinel, and more. Today you can still catch Stephanie at her gallery, painting away, and around town participating in an assortment of local artistic events: “I’m always going to continue to create and show a unique collection of artwork that brings both joy and awe to a wide range of viewers”.
Art Bus Opening
South Florida
2023
Art Bus On The Road
Fort Lauderdale
2023
Las Olas Capital Arts Reception
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022
Artwalk at Art Attack!
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2021
Artwalk at Art Attack!
Fort Lauderdale
2013 -2022
Pandemic Perspectives: Love Can Beat 6 Feet
Lifestyle Media Group, South Florida
2020
Local Artists Honor Fur Babies With One-of-a-Kind Pet Portraits
Oakland Park, Florida
2020
Murals Pop, Robots Dance in New Fort Lauderdale Art District - Sun Sentinal
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2015
Sidewalk chalk art mural, Hollywood, FL (2022)
Sidewalk Chalk Art Mural
2022
"Love Your Trails"
Adams County, Colorado
2020
Interactive Sidewalk Mural
Hollywood, FL
2021