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- Leila Yassami -
Leila Yassami has been an
artist for over twenty years. She started drawing since the age of
twelve. She is a graduate of the National Academy of Design in
Manhattan, and has studied many years at the Art Student League of New York. She has had the opportunity to work under the direction of several
reputable artists including James Childs, Peter Cox, and the world renowned artist Nelson Shanks with whom she continues to work in order to enhance her painting and drawing skills. As a member of the National Arts Club and the Portrait Society of
America, her interest is mainly in the classical and impressionist styles - see Artist's Works. She also conducts art classes for adults in her studio, for more information, please visit www.lyartstudio.com.
She has participated in numerous group
exhibitions in Manhattan; including the Cork gallery at Lincoln
center, New York, NY, the National Academy Museum, School of Arts
,New York, NY, and the Art Student league, New York, NY. |