Helen Lesnick

Helen Lesnick Art
Carlsbad, CA


Helen Lesnick is an artist and filmmaker currently residing in Carlsbad, California. She has had a varied background, having spent most of her life on the East Coast and graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Literature and Theatre Arts. After college, Lesnick pursued an acting career in New York City, working with the renowned acting teacher Michael Howard, before later going on to study rabbinical studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Upon completion of the program, Lesnick moved to Tel Aviv for seven years before returning to acting and artwork.

Lesnick has always had a fascination with the complexity and expressiveness of the human face. Currently, she is focusing her work on oversized portraits, drawing inspiration from expressionist artists such as Kirchner, Marc, Beckmann, and Kandinsky. Through her artwork, Lesnick aims to have the subject engage the viewer, often starting with the eyes. The color choices are based on light, shadow, and feeling, and the subject often looks directly out at the viewer.

Lesnick’s artwork is sure to bring life and energy to any home or office. Take a look at her portfolio and purchase her prints today for exceptional home and office decor.

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