Having pursued numerous creative paths over the years, Leana D. McGuire tried her hand at drawing in 2020, while stuck at home during COVID. She enjoyed it, but her love of color led to dabbling in acrylics on canvas in 2022. This, however, was short lived. Once she dipped her brush into the rich, buttery oils, she knew she was home. Primarily self-taught, she possesses an eye for beauty in everyday objects and strives to create an emotional connection through her paintings.