Artist Bio

About Roz Leslie

Roz's lifelong fascination with light began in the vibrant landscapes of Indonesia and Singapore, where tropical sunlight and atmospheric skies shaped her artistic vision. Growing up amidst these dramatic displays of light and shadow, she developed a deep emotional connection to the way light transforms landscapes and evokes feeling—revealing hidden depths in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.

For over a decade, Roz worked in the professional lighting industry, in commercial projects and researching and presenting groundbreaking studies on the power of light to shape perception and mood. This deep technical expertise informs her artistic practice, allowing her to translate light’s movement and emotion onto canvas with both precision and intuition.

Now based in rural Perthshire, Scotland, Roz finds daily inspiration in the ever-changing Highland light. From the soft glow of misty mornings to the bold contrast of stormy skies, she observes the delicate rhythms of nature—the ebb and flow of light as it mirrors the cycles of life. These transitions, much like the feminine energies that govern the natural world, bring a quiet softness and strength, reminding us of the deep connection between light, time, and the soul’s journey.

Roz works in both digital and traditional oil painting, with each medium offering a distinct perspective on light. Her digital work focuses on the striking moments of dramatic illumination that often go unnoticed in everyday life, drawing the eye to the fleeting beauty of light across the landscape. In contrast, her original oil paintings dwell on the quieter, more spiritual reflections of light and soul—inviting contemplation and an intimate connection with nature’s rhythms.

Her work explores the spiritual essence of light— as illumination and a living presence that guides, transforms, and heals. Just as the moon pulls the tides and the sun warms the earth, light carries unseen stories of renewal, rest, and revelation. Through her paintings, Roz invites the viewer into these moments of stillness and awe, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the beauty woven into the fabric of existence.