Artist Pirjo Leskinen paints delicate watercolors and enjoys capturing the magic of nature on paper with her beautiful brushstrokes
“Over ten years ago I fulfilled my long-standing dream. I took a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and participated in a week-long watercolor camp under the guidance of Konstantin Sterkhov. After the initial difficulties, the possibilities of watercolor painting opened up and I continue to study more. I have found a relaxed and free style in which water and pigments are an important element.
Nature and environmental issues are important to me. I paint a lot of nature, forests, waterways and fells. I trust my intuition, let the water move and the colors shine, I look for light and shadows in my paintings, enjoying the process.
I hope that the works convey to the viewer the meaning of the beauty of nature.”
“I trust my intuition, let the water move and the colors shine.”
Upcoming Art Exhibitions
There are some exciting news coming up (read below) but before that you can enjoy Pirjo’s artwork in Joensuu area this fall.
1.–30.10.2026
Joensuun taiteilijaseuran
harrastajajaoston yhteisnäyttely
Mokkamaa, Kauppakatu 25, Joensuu
12.–30.10.2026
Siveltimestä
Pirjo Leskinen ja Pipa Repo
Lehmon kirjasto, Kylmäojantie 49, Kontiolahti
Pirjo’s artwork “Itämeri itkee” will be taking part in a digital exhibition in Carrousel du Louvre in Paris 23.–25.10.2026
“Your watercolour of the fish skeleton rising out of the tall green reeds gives me a really striking, almost dreamlike feeling, the glowing yellow and green tones together with the fine dark lines make it feel very alive. I love how freely and confidently you have painted this, it really works.”
Emma Pheulpin
Inhouse Art Historian and Member of Curatorial Team