About Leah Farquharson
Leah Farquharson Art is the work of Leah Farquharson. Her goal is to help you create an elegant, thoughtful oasis of peace and slow living in your home, so that you can recharge away from the busyness of daily life. Her original botanical designs and artwork feature deep blues and greens paired with soft neutrals intended to root, ground, and connect you to your world and your space.
The truth is, Leah grew up reading, nestled under a quilt made for her by her aunt and grandmother. Her free hours as a child were spent either outdoors, reading, or making things. As she’s grown, “making” has taken different forms - from sewing and knitting, to scrapbooking and cooking. As an adult, she’s finally gained the courage to pursue what she really loves - drawing and painting - because she believes we never outgrow making.
Her work brings thoughtful elegance and a sense of peace to the world, and she hopes to inspire you with truth, goodness, and beauty. It’s free flowing, filled with movement and brushstrokes, designed to bring our minds out of our chaotic, modern, tech-filled world to a slower, more thoughtful place.
Education
Master of Arts in Classical Studies (in progress) Fall 2025
Bachelor of Science, Digital Media & Design, Spring 2025
Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Online Courses
Surface Pattern Immersion by Bonnie Christine 2018, 2024, 2025
SquareSpace Secrets by Paige Brunton 2024
Squarespace for Business 2024
Leverage Your Art by Stacie Bloomfield 2023
Making Art Work by Emily Jeffords 2020, 2025
In Progress:
B-School by Marie Forleo 2024
Timeline
2011-2018
I begin working as a “designer” for major companies in the scrapbooking industry. This involved creating samples for trade shows, blogs, kit club features, and HSN. I worked for major companies like American Crafts, Hambly Screenprints, Jenni Bowlin, and Maya Road. My work was published in over 40 different publications
2010
I file my LLC for Bluebird Chic and begin a tiny business selling handmade camera straps and covers on Etsy. They’re featured in a number of magazines, and catch the eye of editors at Mollie Makes Magazine.
One featured article turns into a position as a contracted freelance contributor for Mollie Makes and its sister publication Simply Sewing that lasts for about seven years. I loved contributing DIY sewing projects for publication, and created everything from accessory bags to simple quilts and stuffed items. Many of my articles were also republished in their special issues.