Leslie’s rural upbringing in the finger lakes gave her plenty of inspiration as a budding artist - she could often be found somewhere in nature drawing and painting all the wildlife she found there. She pursued that passion with a degree in Studio Art and Design at Cayuga Community College and was then thrust squarely into the graphic design world where she worked as an album designer for an area recording studio, and as a visual artist and product designer for a luxury housewares company. Now as a designer at Bella Figura, Leslie loves the days when she gets to relive her childhood and create intricate custom illustrations for Bella customers.