Meet the Artist
Hello and thank you for visiting! My name is Tori and I am a watercolor artist who lives at the foot of the blue ridge mountains in Charlottesville, VA. Art has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. From crafting to acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting, creativity has always been one of my passions.
I completed my undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech, mixing in as many art classes as I could fit into my schedule. I received my Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology from UNC Chapel Hill, and I now work at a local Children’s Hospital. When not working or painting, I can be found enjoying time outside with my husband, Charlie, and our mini goldendoodle (and part-time studio manager), Harper.
Prints for a Purpose
Learning early on the impact that art can have on fundraising, I have donated the proceeds from various projects to charities and organizations that I feel strongly about. While at Virginia Tech, I funded a teaching opportunity for myself in Malawai, Africa by selling snowman Christmas decorations at local craft shows. After being moved by the experience, I continued creating the snowmen with the help of my family for several years, donating all proceeds to provide scholarships and school supplies to students in Malawi. Learn more about Tori Leigh Studio’s current charitable contributions on the Shop Prints page.