From Corporate to Creative: My Artist Story

Love brought me to Australia after meeting my now-husband while we were both working in an investment management company in Edinburgh, Scotland. We have two wonderful boys, and before they reached the age where hanging out with us ‘oldies’ wasn’t cool anymore, we set off on a big family adventure.

In 2020, we travelled around Australia in a caravan for 12 months. Little did we—or the rest of the world—know a global pandemic was about to begin. We were fortunate to continue travelling safely and experience many incredible parts of the country. It was a life-changing journey that shaped us both individually and as a family.

Despite the tight packing limits of caravan life, I brought my painting supplies. With time and space to reflect on what truly makes us happy, I found the courage to leave the corporate world and pursue my passion for art professionally.

I now hold a Diploma of Visual Arts and while making the transition to full-time artist felt bold (and a little surreal at first!), I’m so grateful to be doing what I love every day – creating meaningful art and sharing that joy with others. My work is deeply inspired by my Scottish heritage and my chosen life here in Australia. I create layered mixed media artworks that explore connection, identity, and legacy – the threads that link generations and tell our stories.

Leigh x