Cover Artist Leslie Thomas

Inside Pocket May 2026

The work of Sacramento-based artist Leslie Toms explores color, texture and atmosphere through layered compositions that reflect the rhythms of Northern California landscapes and urban life. Her paintings balance intuition and structure, inviting viewers into contemplative spaces shaped by memory, place and light. Shown: “Day on the River,” oil on panel. This piece is in a private collection. Visit leslietoms.com and nancydoddsgallery.com.