About the artist
Operating from a small studio in Soho, he started experimenting with painting. In 1972, Fischer Fine Art noticed his work and included his paintings in their group exhibition. Two years later, he held his first solo show, slowly transitioning away from illustration.
In his forties, Leonard started his journey as an exhibiting artist. Initially, his work was formal and muted, possibly to contrast with commercial art. He often painted portraits of friends and commissioned subjects including Lincoln Kirstein and H.M. Queen Elizabeth II.
The male nude is a recurring theme in his work, depicted in dynamic or transitional states. Most of these paintings were inspired by preliminary sketches.
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