Lesley is a professional artist whose love of the outdoors often takes her on location to paint. This year she won Best in Show Local Color, Easton, Md. Other awards include the Shinnerer Grant to paint and study in Italy, the Centennial Educator Award from Philadelphia University, and awards in member shows of the Delaware Watercolor Society, Rehoboth Art League, and the Art League of Alexandria, Va. Her work can be found in the collections of Grand Cucomella, Sorrento, Italy; Georgetown University; Montgomery County Government, Landon School: as well as in many private collections.