About the Artist

After raising six children, Glenda Gleave seized the opportunity to realign her priorities to include the pursuit  of a passion for art which she had felt from childhood. She soon found herself immersed in concentrated training from some of the greatest figurative and portrait artists of this era. The training and encouragement she received helped her discover the special gift she has for creating masterful portraits and beautiful works of fine art. Like those who helped train her, she has truly become one of the ‘Living Masters’ in Classical Realism.

Her many interests in life have given her a broad base of experience from which she draws ideas for the inspired compositions of her art. Her college days as a science major, required hours be spent in the anatomy lab and has proven to be one of her best career investments as a figurative artist. She also has an advanced musical background where she played professionally with the Renaissance string quartet. In high school she discovered and interest in the ‘art’ of clothing design and tailoring. And continues to use those skills in designing and constructing the costumes used in her historic paintings. 

Her love of people is obvious. She quickly connects with clients, both young and old as they convey their desires for commissioned portraiture and other works of fine art. Her life experience as a mother instills confidence as she works with families and small children.