Artist Bio
My name is Leshan Li, and I’m a high school artist based in Florida. I focus on realistic painting because I believe that even ordinary things can carry deep emotions if you truly observe them. My art is often influenced by both my Chinese background and the artistic training I’ve received in the U.S. Over the past few years, I’ve been honored with several awards in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, including Gold Keys and a National Gold Medal. I enjoy combining technical precision with emotional storytelling, and through my work, I try to reveal the quiet truths hidden in everyday life. This year, I’m graduating from high school and will continue my art studies this fall at the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Fine Arts. Painting helps me understand the world better—and I hope it helps others feel more seen, too.