Leila Mancini (b. 1980 Oakland, CA)

A Story About Me…

I grew up in a musical family, by the beach, in SoCal and lived on horse farms in Oregon and Texas. Picture ponies, pianos and sunsets.

Then I had four babies, each one year apart. Raising the kids was fulfilling, but time makes you bolder and even children get older. I needed something really magical to satisfy me.

I had a food blog, I sold real estate, I designed interiors— but nothing satisfies like making art.

My invitation into the world of oil painting was absolutely kismet. Now I have an art practice that is rich and colorful and puts me at ease.

Painting FOUND me. I found me. Heck! You even found me! I’m so happy you did.