Leanne Fortney

Hello, I'm Leanne Fortney, a contemporary figurative painter exploring the psychological side of portraiture and the quiet stories that exist within human presence. Working primarily in oil with a restrained palette, I combine classical painting techniques with a contemporary sensitivity to inner life. My figures often exist in quiet, reflective spaces where small gestures, expressions, and atmosphere hint at emotion rather than telling a direct story.

My work draws from personal memory, observation, and lived experience. Through the human figure, I explore themes of connection, vulnerability, and resilience, often focusing on the subtle tension between how we appear outwardly and what we carry internally.

BA in Art History, University of Delaware

2026 Invitational Art Exhibition
Eastside Artists' Gallery, Frederick, Maryland
August 1 – 30, 2026

Unscripted
Artspiration Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
August 1 – 30, 2026

Juneteenth and PRIDE Creative Exhibition
Eliza's House, Hagerstown, Maryland
June 13, 2026

May Open 2026 Exhibit
The Art League, Alexandria, Virginia
May 6 – June 7, 2026

2026 National Juried Exhibition
The Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick, Maryland
May 2 – July 12, 2026

Members Only
Artspiration Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
April 4 – 26, 2026

Shades of Black
Artspiration Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
February 7 – 28, 2026

Toy Stories
Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria, Virginia
January 2 – 31, 2026

Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2025
Washington County Arts Council, Hagerstown, Maryland
December 4, 2025 – January 13, 2026

2025 Cumberland Valley Artists
Washington County Fine Arts Museum, Hagerstown, Maryland
November 8, 2025 – April 26, 2026

Women Artists of the DMV
Artspiration Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026

International Women's Art Exhibition
The Ven at Embassy Row, aVENues of connection Gallery, Washington, D.C.
February 7 – March 29, 2025

2025 Regional Juried Exhibition
Hill Center Galleries, ...