Stylish Moments
About this artwork
A woman in a summer dress and sun hat poses against a soft wooded backdrop. Artist Gary Leonard developed the scene by first painting the landscape and then working the figure into the surroundings. I wanted to create a unique contrast between the quiet solitude of the scene and the stylish feel of the sophisticated figure, says Gary. My inspiration came from the undisturbed beauty of the outdoor environment.
Here's more work from Gary Leonard you may enjoy
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Dreamscape by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-dreamscape_284x.jpg?v=1706880904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Dreamscape by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-dreamscape_284x.jpg?v=1706880904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Dreamscape by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-dreamscape_284x.jpg?v=1706880904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Wave of Rapture by Gary Leonard | $1,350 | oil painting | 20' h x 20' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-wave-of-rapture_284x.jpg?v=1698424804)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Wave of Rapture by Gary Leonard | $1,350 | oil painting | 20' h x 20' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-wave-of-rapture_284x.jpg?v=1698424804)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Wave of Rapture by Gary Leonard | $1,350 | oil painting | 20' h x 20' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-wave-of-rapture_284x.jpg?v=1698424804)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Transcending Boundaries by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 30' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-transcending-boundaries_284x.jpg?v=1698424803)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Transcending Boundaries by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 30' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-transcending-boundaries_284x.jpg?v=1698424803)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Transcending Boundaries by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 30' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-transcending-boundaries_284x.jpg?v=1698424803)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Warm Moments by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-warm-moments_284x.jpg?v=1692988286)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Warm Moments by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-warm-moments_284x.jpg?v=1692988286)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Warm Moments by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-warm-moments_284x.jpg?v=1692988286)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Abstract Attitude by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-abstract-attitude_284x.jpg?v=1692988286)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Abstract Attitude by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-abstract-attitude_284x.jpg?v=1692988286)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Abstract Attitude by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-abstract-attitude_284x.jpg?v=1692988286)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Flower Girl by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 30' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_flowergirloverall2_284x.jpg?v=1692980235)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Flower Girl by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 30' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_flowergirloverall2_284x.jpg?v=1692980235)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Flower Girl by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 30' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_flowergirloverall2_284x.jpg?v=1692980235)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Winged Abstraction by Gary Leonard | $2,400 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_Winged_284x.jpg?v=1692980234)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Winged Abstraction by Gary Leonard | $2,400 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_Winged_284x.jpg?v=1692980234)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Winged Abstraction by Gary Leonard | $2,400 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_Winged_284x.jpg?v=1692980234)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Watchful Rest by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_watchfulrestoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692725811)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Watchful Rest by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_watchfulrestoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692725811)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Watchful Rest by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_watchfulrestoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692725811)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Restful Dreaming by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 24' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-restful-dreaming_284x.jpg?v=1692723667)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Restful Dreaming by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 24' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-restful-dreaming_284x.jpg?v=1692723667)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Restful Dreaming by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 24' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-restful-dreaming_284x.jpg?v=1692723667)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Streaming Illusions by Gary Leonard | $3,400 | oil painting | 48' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-streaming-illusions_284x.jpg?v=1692723664)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Streaming Illusions by Gary Leonard | $3,400 | oil painting | 48' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-streaming-illusions_284x.jpg?v=1692723664)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Streaming Illusions by Gary Leonard | $3,400 | oil painting | 48' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-streaming-illusions_284x.jpg?v=1692723664)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | The Phoenix by Gary Leonard | $3,800 | oil painting | 22' h x 60' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-the-phoenix_284x.jpg?v=1692723663)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | The Phoenix by Gary Leonard | $3,800 | oil painting | 22' h x 60' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-the-phoenix_284x.jpg?v=1692723663)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | The Phoenix by Gary Leonard | $3,800 | oil painting | 22' h x 60' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-the-phoenix_284x.jpg?v=1692723663)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Blue Emerge by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 24' h x 18' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-blue-emerge_284x.jpg?v=1692723661)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Blue Emerge by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 24' h x 18' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-blue-emerge_284x.jpg?v=1692723661)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Blue Emerge by Gary Leonard | $1,900 | oil painting | 24' h x 18' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-blue-emerge_284x.jpg?v=1692723661)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Sunlit Dreams by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 24' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-sunlit-dreams_284x.jpg?v=1692723351)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Sunlit Dreams by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 24' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-sunlit-dreams_284x.jpg?v=1692723351)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Sunlit Dreams by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 24' h x 36' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-sunlit-dreams_284x.jpg?v=1692723351)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Morning by Gary Leonard | $2,400 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_morningoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703488)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Morning by Gary Leonard | $2,400 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_morningoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703488)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Morning by Gary Leonard | $2,400 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_morningoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703488)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Light by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 30' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_inthelightoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703487)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Light by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 30' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_inthelightoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703487)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Light by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 30' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_inthelightoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703487)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Tender Moments by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 30' h x 40' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_tenderoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703487)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Tender Moments by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 30' h x 40' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_tenderoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703487)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Tender Moments by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 30' h x 40' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_tenderoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692703487)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Day Off by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-day-off_284x.jpg?v=1692703172)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Day Off by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-day-off_284x.jpg?v=1692703172)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Day Off by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-day-off_284x.jpg?v=1692703172)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Peaceful Beach by Gary Leonard | $2,000 | oil painting | 36' h x 18' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-peaceful-beach_284x.jpg?v=1692703171)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Peaceful Beach by Gary Leonard | $2,000 | oil painting | 36' h x 18' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-peaceful-beach_284x.jpg?v=1692703171)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Peaceful Beach by Gary Leonard | $2,000 | oil painting | 36' h x 18' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-peaceful-beach_284x.jpg?v=1692703171)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Evening Glow by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 24' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_EveningGlowOverall_284x.jpg?v=1692701016)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Evening Glow by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 24' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_EveningGlowOverall_284x.jpg?v=1692701016)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Evening Glow by Gary Leonard | $2,275 | oil painting | 24' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_EveningGlowOverall_284x.jpg?v=1692701016)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Thoughtful Reflection by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_thoughtfulloverall_284x.jpg?v=1692700919)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Thoughtful Reflection by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_thoughtfulloverall_284x.jpg?v=1692700919)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Thoughtful Reflection by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_thoughtfulloverall_284x.jpg?v=1692700919)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In White by Gary Leonard | $2,575 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_inwhite_284x.jpg?v=1692700913)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In White by Gary Leonard | $2,575 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_inwhite_284x.jpg?v=1692700913)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In White by Gary Leonard | $2,575 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_inwhite_284x.jpg?v=1692700913)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | The Orange Dress by Gary Leonard | $3,000 | oil painting | 48' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_orangedressoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692700792)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | The Orange Dress by Gary Leonard | $3,000 | oil painting | 48' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_orangedressoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692700792)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | The Orange Dress by Gary Leonard | $3,000 | oil painting | 48' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_orangedressoverall_284x.jpg?v=1692700792)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Colorful Emotion by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-colorful-emotion_284x.jpg?v=1692700494)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Colorful Emotion by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-colorful-emotion_284x.jpg?v=1692700494)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Colorful Emotion by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-colorful-emotion_284x.jpg?v=1692700494)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Cats by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-cats_284x.jpg?v=1692700492)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Cats by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-cats_284x.jpg?v=1692700492)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Cats by Gary Leonard | $2,875 | oil painting | 40' h x 30' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-cats_284x.jpg?v=1692700492)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | White Dancer by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-white-dancer_284x.jpg?v=1692700491)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | White Dancer by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-white-dancer_284x.jpg?v=1692700491)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | White Dancer by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-white-dancer_284x.jpg?v=1692700491)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Anticipating by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-anticipating_284x.jpg?v=1692700491)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Anticipating by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-anticipating_284x.jpg?v=1692700491)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Anticipating by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-anticipating_284x.jpg?v=1692700491)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Peaceful Places by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-peaceful-places_284x.jpg?v=1692699904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Peaceful Places by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-peaceful-places_284x.jpg?v=1692699904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Peaceful Places by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-peaceful-places_284x.jpg?v=1692699904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Calm by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-in-the-calm_284x.jpg?v=1692699904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Calm by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-in-the-calm_284x.jpg?v=1692699904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | In the Calm by Gary Leonard | $2,300 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-in-the-calm_284x.jpg?v=1692699904)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Immersive Existence by Gary Leonard | $2,200 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-immersive-existance_284x.jpg?v=1692699903)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Immersive Existence by Gary Leonard | $2,200 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-immersive-existance_284x.jpg?v=1692699903)
![Original art for sale at UGallery.com | Immersive Existence by Gary Leonard | $2,200 | oil painting | 36' h x 24' w](http://blog.ugallery.com/cdn/shop/products/orig_gary-leonard-oil-painting-immersive-existance_284x.jpg?v=1692699903)