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Magi Leland
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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A circuitous route from anthropology and folklore,  through my 18 year career in goldsmithing and hand engraving has brought me to my original love of painting.  The learning curve is steep as I acquire techniques from past and current masters.  I owe much of my understanding to my mentors: Adeline Goldminc Tronzo, Stan Moeller,  Marguerite Robichaux, Holly Alaimo, my son Benjamin, who has a discerning eye, and to my painting collegues.

I receive my greatest inspiration while plein-air painting on location.  Residing in New Hampshire's seacoast gives me access to my favorite muses: marshes, seascapes, farmlands and nearby mountains. 

When possible I travel abroad and challenge my skills with different landscapes, colors, textures and lighting. 

Back in the studio I enjoy composing and painting still lives and find figure drawing to be an essential discipline for the eye and hand.

Magi also practices Reiki healing and sings soprano with Voices from the Heart in Portsmouth.

Past Exhibitions

2005

Dragonfly Gallery
Martha's Vineyard, MA
"Flowers"
"Land and Sea"

LACA Group Show
Newmarket, NH

2004

Dragonfly Gallery
Spring Flower Show

Families First
Work chosen for Calendar

16 Ways to See
Group Show - Portsmouth, NH

2003

Dragonfly Gallery
Spring Flower Show

2002

Coolidge Center for the Arts
Group Show - Pastels

Experience

Designer Goldsmith, Engraver and Owner
Designs by Magi
Portsmouth, NH  1989-2000

Exhibitor Hand Engraving
Towle Manufacturing
Newburyport, MA 1998

Designer Goldsmith, Engraver (Hand) & Manager
dh Ostrander Goldsmiths
Hampton Falls, NH 1984-1989

Education

University of Maine at Orono.
B.A. Anthropology 1980

Worcester Craft Center
Worcester, MA
Certificate in Metals 1983

Ongoing studio and plein air workshops

Certificate to practice Reiki from Masters of the Usui method:  John Harvey Gray and Jean Altenberg