Gabe Leonard's paintings draw us into a world rich with cinematic atmosphere and narrative intrigue. Attracted to the rugged and romantic elements of film noir, he merges technically brilliant figurative painting with a finely crafted ambience, creating a freeze frame full of narrative possibilities. He captures the richness of the mood by combining the free brushwork of an expressive artist with the lighting and framing of a seasoned Hollywood director.

Gabe spent his formative years in the mountain state of Wyoming, sketching wildlife and selling the pictures to friends. After graduating from Columbus College, Ohio with a BA in Fine Art he moved to Los Angeles where he began to hone his skills on the ultra-competitive boardwalk of Venice Beach.