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

Leith's contemporary paintings incorporate memories, rhythms, and textures of the New England coast, the Bay Area, and several favorite locations worldwide. Her work has been exhibited at Galleries on the East and West Coasts and is found in several private collections.

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 teaches at Proctor Academy.