Lesley  took up watercolour painting in 1986, shortly after getting married and moving to Maidenhead. Painting had always been a favourite hobby of hers however, and a sketch book always accompanied her on travels to Europe as a student and on holiday.

Lesley studied German and French at Exeter University, during which time she lived in Germany for a year. After completing her degree, she trained to become a teacher, and taught Modern Languages for 4 years before leaving full time employment to have children.

She then began to devote more time to her painting and held her first exhibition of watercolours at Henley in 1987. She now regularly sells her paintings at local exhibitions, at craft fairs and from home. Lesley's work primarily depicts English scenes, in particular her local Thames Valley area, but she also specialises in scenes of the France and Italy, which are favourite  holiday destinations
                                                                                   

In 1997, Lesley was commissioned to produce some watercolours for a calendar, published by the Berkshire Library Service.
She now publishes prints and cards from all her paintings and works full time from home as an artist  and picture framer.  

Lesley is happy to work on a commission basis and will paint any landscape - houses, churches, gardens, holiday locations etc., usually working from photographs. Please contact her if you would like to discuss any special requirements.

E-mail: lesley.olver@lineone.net