This one was special to me in so many ways. SUSPENDED has gone to a loving home, and I’m thrilled. 🥰 . . #daddyslittlegirl #preciousmoment #capturedattherighttime #family #childhood
Leana McGuire
@leanam.bsky.social
Award winning Canadian/American artist. www.LeanaMcGuire.com
Varnishing is SO rewarding. Just look at those true colors aging through. . . #truecolors #varnishing #comingtolife
All entries in the @artcompofficial 2026 exhibit in London, ON Canada are available through their silent auction, including my two pieces “Freudian Slip” and “Twilight Faces Dawn.” Good luck to those who bid! Auction link in comments . . #silentauction #artauction #psych #aging #london
My latest. “Do Not Disturb.” Oil on canvas, 18” x 36”. Source: A picture of my Auntie Lee (Leola) who we lost 8 years ago. She was a gem. ❤️ . . #oilpainting #cottageliving #bloodycaesar #art #summerhatandcocktail
Still time to vote for “Freudian Slip,” in @artcompofficial if you haven’t already. Only a few weeks left, with a chance at winning 10s of thousands of $$ in prizes. Winners announced on September 24. Link in comments. I’d sure appreciate your help on this one. #artcomp2026 #freudneedssomelove
FRAMED! I usually choose more modern frames for my paintings, but I felt she deserved something special. 🥰 Thank you to Black Bird Framing in Asheville for completing my vision. . . #waterbaby #oilpainting #framingoilpaintings #pictureframes #happyartist
✨NEW ART✨ “Suspended” 30” x 30” Oil on canvas In the blink of an eye, my father is 90 and I’m retiring, and we both know that our time together will end. I’d give anything to freeze time. I’d give anything to keep my Dad. #daddysgirl #suspendedtime #suspendedjoy #intheblinkofaneye #whatiwouldntgive
**NEW PAINTING** “Childless Cat Lady & Kittenless Cats” 48” x 36” Oil on Canvas Because I am a childless cat lady, and I am FAR from miserable. Who’s with me? Share with your favo(u)rite #childlesscatlady . . #childlesscatladiesunite #ilovecats #childlessbychoice #fulfilledwithoutchildren
What a night! SO blessed to have 2 pieces in @artcompofficial 2026 at 100 Kellogg Ln. There were 100 pieces of art chosen for this exhibit, running until the first week of Sept. Such a joy to see people discuss my work. ❤️ #artcomp2026 #artexhibit #mybabiesondisplay #canadian #myhomeandnativeland
LE ROI DU CHÂTEAU (The King of the Chateau) 16x20 Oil on Linen The sweet creatures I met while in residency at Chateau D’Orqueveaux in France in Feb. The painting is now a permanent part of the chateau’s International Artists & Writers Collection. #catportraits #chats #chateaulife #tabbycat #cats
My exploration into portraiture and figure painting continues. 😁 . . #portraiture #oilpainting #artistsmakeart
CAMOUFLAGE Oil on canvas 20x20 My beautiful cousin, with her permission. ❤️ . . . #flowergirl #camo #camoflauge #oilpaintingartist #portrait
I’m at Trackside Studios today, getting some new projects underway. Some smaller pieces for something different. Come by and say HELLO at 375 Depot St. in Asheville, NC. . . #wnc #ashevilleartist #gridmethod #art #babyshoes #walkamile
My first portrait: “Ann Backstage” 16x20 Oil on canvas. I LOVED painting this portrait and now plan to do many more. I was wary at first, but comfort zones suck!! . . #portrait #oilportrait #anotherfirst #myfavoritesofar
I am beyond humbled to have been accepted into the @oilpaintersofamerica National Exhibit this year. Beyond! THANKS OPA, and CONGRATS to the winners!! ❤️ . . #oilpainting #opanationalexhibition #opaconference2025 #ilovepainting #seeyounextyear
Follow me @leanamcguire_art on IG for a chance to win a professional signed print of this latest painting. Winner announced March 10th. 16x20 Oil on canvas . . #art #artistsoninstagram #oilpainting #artcontest #cow
Shhh! It’s a surprise! A gift for Dad for Christmas. The house he was born in. ❤️
#FoxOfTheDay 🦊 Rescue Foxes Finnegan and Dixie having a little chuckle at Save A Fox rescue sanctuary. 🎦 Credit: Save A Fox. #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Foxes
Christmas @biltmoreestate.bsky.social doesn’t disappoint! A much needed does of holiday spirit. Bring it!! 🎄🎅 #xmas #asheville #hohoho
I lost a dear friend to breast cancer in 2007. Before she died, she told me I was a writer (I said, BS at the time) and she had me promise to write a book one day. This is my promise kept, reaching #2 on Amazon Canada’s bestseller list for Canadian Women’s fiction. At Amazon, B&N, & !ndigo online.
