About

Leslie Osornio is an oil painter and visual designer. Born and raised in Northeast Texas, Leslie has been on the move for the last few years.

She received a BFA in Communication Design and a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in oil painting from Texas State University in 2020. Since then, she has lived and worked in Yellowstone National Park, traveled across Europe (twice), South Africa, Costa Rica and Mexico. She currently splits her year between Ireland and Texas.

Her art ranges from figurative works to abstract sculptural paintings, with a special interest in fabrics and textiles.

Leslie is also a visual designer. Specializing in web design but competent in branding, social media management, book design, and hand lettering/signage. Her interests in culture and travel greatly influence her work, taking in influence wherever she goes. Helping others travel and connect is one of her greatest goals. She especially wishes to inspire solo female travelers to create a community amongst themselves and get out in the world. Osornio is passionate about surfing, learning new skills, and volunteering. From helping women run art collectives in Austin to volunteering at dog hostels in Barcelona, helping and learning is a life long act and she shows no signs of slowing down.

CV

Education

CELTA Cambridge Certified

UT EFL Teacher Training

BFA in Communication Design

BFA in Studio Art, specializing in Painting

Honors College | GPA 3.8

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer, 2018–present

Visual branding, print, social media, illustration,

video editing, web design & website management

Jamie Knox Watersports, 2022–2023

In-House Designer

Yellowstone National Park; 08/2021— 10/2021

Xanterra,Office Assistant F&B, Bartender

Gallery Monitor, 2017– March 2020

Texas State Galleries, San Marcos, TX

Cracker Barrel, 2015–March 2020

Server Trainer & Server

Exhibitions & Projects

2022

Mujeres, Mural,  Barcelona, Spain

2021

Uncensored, Feats of Clay,  Austin, TX

2020

Student Juried Exhibition, Texas State Galleries, San Marcos, TX

juried by Ed Schad, curator at the Broad, Los Angeles

Moral Fiber, Gallery of the Common Experience, San Marcos, TX

2019

Becoming, 218 Gallery, San Marcos, TX

Chance of Rain, Texas State Galleries, San Marcos, TX

2018

Mercy, LBJ Student Center, San Marcos, TX

Student Juried Exhibition, Texas State Galleries, San Marcos TX,

juried by Natalie Bell, curator at the New Museum, New York

Community, LBJ Student Center, San Marcos, TX

Curated Exhibitions

2020

218, 218 Gallery, San Marcos, TX

Moral Fiber, Gallery of the Common Experience, San Marcos, TX

2019

Becoming, 218 Gallery, San Marcos, TX

Organizations

Fine Arts Student Association, President

American Institute of Graphic Arts

Texas State Ethics Club

Volunteer Work

ATX Gals, Artist collective

SXSW 2022 - 2024

Worldpackers, Barcelona

Worldpackers, Ireland

Awards

Best in Show, Mercy

Best in Show, Community

Juror Merit Award, Student Juried Exhibition,

juried by Natalie Bell

Best in Show, Faces of Texas State

Skills

Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects,

Premiere Pro, Canva

Basic HTML + CSS, Wordpress, Joomla

Fluent in Spanish, Basic understanding of French and Italian

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