Leslie Shiels grew up in Cincinnati and has been painting for most of her life.  She received her training from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning.  She earned a BFA from the University in 1974.  She has exhibited her work in galleries and museums throughout the United States.  Her work has become a part of numerous corporate and private collections, most of which are located in Cincinnati.   Art critics have described her paintings as lush, powerful, and skillful works of art.  She has used her painting as a vehicle to solve problems as they relate to life experiences.  She has traveled and painted in many locations, some of her favorite spots being France, Colorado, and Connecticut.