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I’m honored to share that my painting Tougher Than The Rest is featured in the latest article from The Art World Post#mce_temp_url# . Titled “Leslie Lambert: Painting the Grit and Grace of the American West,” the piece takes a closer look at how I use poured watercolor to capture the strength and resilience of women in ranching communities.

Tougher Than The Rest was inspired by a branding I attended in Eastern Oregon, where I spent time photographing and sketching women working cattle. Their movements had a rhythm—focused, capable, and powerful. Through layers of watercolor pours, I aimed to honor that quiet toughness and the deep connection between women and the land.

This painting was part of last year’s Women’s Work exhibition, hosted by Cowgirl Artists of America at the A.R. Mitchell Museum in Colorado. I’m thrilled to be returning to the show this year with new work that continues to celebrate the stories and landscapes of the American West.

The Women’s Work exhibition highlights the essential role of women in shaping Western life and culture, both historically and today. I’m proud to be a member of Cowgirl Artists of America and part of this growing movement of women artists painting with honesty, courage, and connection.

You can read the full article from The Art World Post here.

Thank you for following along with my work and for supporting the stories I share through watercolor.