Leah Nadeau

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Leah Nadeau Contemporary Abstract Artist Leah Nadeau is a contemporary abstract fine artist in Seattle. Years of painting have only clarified this vision.

Nadeau’s vibrant artworks combine geometric abstraction, energetic color stories, loose brushstrokes, and clean linework. Her work is inspired by travel, architecture, her film studies, and time periods in culture and design such as the German Expressionist Movement, the Art Deco Movement, and the Mid-Century Modern Era. In 2006, Nadeau’s travels prompted her to purchase a sketchbook for the first time, beginning a transformative journey into art. In these early moments of her career, Nadeau’s skills for discernment and visual memory became finely tuned, utilizing industry, architecture, and design influences to sketch. Realizing that not every person is drawn to the same specific visual stimuli, she began incorporating these distinctions into her work– commentary on the imagery we consume. Her education as a film student gives her a unique perspective: the ability to view the world from the outside in, as if watching characters interact in the storyscapes she creates with paint. Known for bright, saturated colors, highly textured paintings, linework, and vivid shapes, Nadeau's work challenges the ways we see and interpret the world. She has sold over 170 pieces of original art direct to buyers. Nadeau’s paintings “Electric Circus” 1 & 2 were purchased by the Henry Ford Health System and are on permanent display at the Brigette Harris Cancer Center. Her solo exhibitions at Great Lakes Coffee Co. in 2019 and Brewery Faisan in 2020 were met with universal praise. When in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, you can stop by the local streets to find her outdoor public artwork display, “Art From My Heart”, a four-foot painted heart installation. Nadeau’s distinctive paintings incorporate her authenticity and innovation, themes which stay with her Collectors long after they first view her paintings.

10/22/2026

Somewhere between shipping paintings to collectors across the country and trying to build the art career of my dreams, I was personally victimized by a cardboard box. MULTIPLE TIMES IT GOT ME.

Anyway, the road to museum recognition continues. 🤣

I’m trying to get my paintings into museums.Currently, I’m working out of my garage in a suburb of Portland, Oregon, whe...
10/21/2026

I’m trying to get my paintings into museums.

Currently, I’m working out of my garage in a suburb of Portland, Oregon, where my neighbors recently asked if I’m secretly famous. 🤣

For context, I’m a self-taught artist. I never went to art school, and I certainly didn’t grow up thinking this would be my career.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have my work in some pretty incredible places already, but I have much bigger dreams.

Do I know exactly how I’m going to get there? Absolutely not. 🤷‍♀️

What I love about collecting original art is that when you invest in one of my paintings, you’re investing in both of our futures. You’re helping me build the career I’m dreaming of, while collecting a piece of art that gets to become part of your own story.

Who knows…Maybe one day you’ll get to say you collected my work before it was hanging in museums.

I guess we’ll just have to see what happens. 👩🏼‍🎨

My sale on original art ends 10/23. Invest in your favorite. 🔗👇🏻

The painting you love is on sale for an amazing price and you get two limited edition prints free with purchase. Ends 10...
10/20/2026

The painting you love is on sale for an amazing price and you get two limited edition prints free with purchase. Ends 10/23. Go make your dream space a reality!

10/20/2026

I’ve been painting a mural in my garage, and today my neighbors came up my driveway to ask, “Is this what you do for a living?”

Apparently, they’ve noticed that I’m always painting, frequently photographing artwork outside, and seemingly have no discernible work schedule. (Yes, they actually commented on my schedule. 🤣)

They then asked if I’m secretly a famous artist just living a normal life in our neighborhood. 🤣🤣🤣

I didn’t even know what to say. 😅

This economy blows. 🙃I believe everyone deserves to live with art that makes them happy. Art that reminds them who they ...
10/18/2026

This economy blows. 🙃
I believe everyone deserves to live with art that makes them happy. Art that reminds them who they are, what they love, and what makes their home feel like THEIR home.

So I’m putting a selection of my original paintings on sale through October 23.

Life’s too short for boring walls, and a little more joy in your everyday life sounds pretty damn good right now.

Shop the sale at leahnadeau.com 🧡 link in bio

Original art shouldn't be reserved for the ultra-wealthy, and this economy sucks. So I'm putting some paintings on sale....
10/16/2026

Original art shouldn't be reserved for the ultra-wealthy, and this economy sucks. So I'm putting some paintings on sale. 🤷‍♀️ Want more info? Comment on the one you’re into!

"Sellwood Sunset" is a brand-new original painting 11 x 14" acrylic and oil on paper. I may see my favorite Portland nei...
10/16/2026

"Sellwood Sunset" is a brand-new original painting 11 x 14" acrylic and oil on paper. I may see my favorite Portland neighborhood transitioning from day to night, but you may see something entirely different.

Mark your calendars for Nov 14th, my hand painted colorful ceramic trees for your mantel or table, plus ceramic and glas...
10/14/2026

Mark your calendars for Nov 14th, my hand painted colorful ceramic trees for your mantel or table, plus ceramic and glass ornaments for your tree. Made to bring a little extra joy to the season, these pieces are special enough to keep on display all year, or make amazing holiday gifts.

Want to be notified as soon as they’re live? Head to the comments to sign up for an email when they’re ready and updates about my progress.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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