Biography

“I am inspired by my experiences outdoors in nature, and from seeing other artists, the internet, and as a hunter in the deep jungles of the  antique business.  I will always gravitate towards making beautiful things that please my eye.  Originally from Massachusetts, I’ve lived in New Orleans so long now that I have grown roots.  It is my home and where I create.  My art education started at home with my Dad.  He always encouraged me to tinker and put things together.  My formal schooling … Massachusetts College of Art  …  The Penland School… and   time spent apprenticing under some pretty masterful jewelers…  then becoming a full time bench jeweler holding my own shop up …as well as periodic stops at seminars and workshops along the way.   I have been making metal things and jewelry since 1987.”

www.moniqueleon.com

New Orleans artist Monique Leon