Molly Petersen Leith is a visual artist and educator raised in the seaside village of Watch Hill, Rhode Island.  Located at the southwestern tip of the state, Watch Hill is renowned for its beautiful shoreline and historically rich harbor. Her early connection to the ocean fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world, which continues to inspire and inform her artistic practice.

Leith's contemporary paintings incorporate patterns, textures, and bold colors she discovers throughout New England, the California Coast, and as far as Bangkok, Thailand. Her use of gold leaf, initially inspired by the golden Buddhas, brings a luminescent quality intended to elevate the viewers' experience. Her work has been exhibited locally, in San Francisco Galleries, and can also be found in several private collections. One of her paintings, “Just Right”  was recently featured in Architectural Digest magazine. 

Leith holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Presently living in Andover, NH, with her artist husband and three daughters, Molly curates art exhibits and is a Learning Specialist at Proctor Academy.

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