About Leonard Porter

Leonard Porter was born in 1963 and was raised in the Pacific Northwest. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1986 and a Master of Fine Arts from The School of Visual Arts in 1989.

In 1991, Porter began exploring classicism. His paintings of antiquity and classical mythology have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the country and have appeared in many publications, such as The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Art & Antiques Magazine. Porter has lectured at The University of Notre Dame, Mundelein Seminary, the Dahesh Museum of Art and the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America, where he is a Fellow Emeritus. Porter is a member of the INTBAU College of Traditional Practitioners and a recipient of the Arthur Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition.

Recent public commissions include a major mural for the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Sioux Falls. This 21-foot mural portrays Christ among numerous saints and angels. The project took 2 years to complete and required close collaboration with project architects, Franck Lohsen and McCrery. Porter has recently completed a similarly scaled altarpiece for an Episcopal church in Fort Worth, Texas.

Porter’s work is represented in many collections, both public and private, and may be viewed online at leonardporter.com and by appointment in his New York Studio.



Commissions and Sales

Leonard Porter Studio welcomes commissions to create original paintings and works of art. Recent commissions have ranged from painted chair-backs with rigorously researched scenes of zodiac myths, to allegorical oil paintings, to large scale murals with complex ecclesiastical programs. A hallmark of the studio’s production in recent years has been a seamless integration with the architectural aspects of the project. In every case, the specific requirements of the project are approached with the utmost attention to appropriateness and detail. Interested parties should contact Leonard Porter Studio to discuss the project specifics and request a detailed proposal.

Additionally, many of the works featured on this site are available for sale. For availability and pricing, please contact Leonard Porter Studio at the address below.



Contact Information

Leonard Porter Studio, LLC
153 West 27th Street, Suite 800
New York, NY 10001
(212) 206-3738
info@leonardporter.com


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