Lee Leibrandt

Tapestry Weaver

Weaving layers

By leeleibrandt

I spent February weaving a tapestry to gift my father for his birthday. I wove it straight onto a red gum block loom Dad had crafted me years ago. Dad loved seeing the redwoods on a California roadtrip once upon a time, so I really wanted to capture that forest scene… with bonus bear hiding amongst the trees! My vision was a sort of 3D, layered effect. The loom had

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It’s all in the design

By leeleibrandt

2023 has started with a new project already underway! The big loom is warped and I’ve started weaving another large tapestry in my Mount Majura series. Since I’m still rather fresh (29 hours) into this project, I thought I’d run you through my design process. Because there’s actually a whole lot of work that goes into a tapestry, before you even start weaving. Now you don’t start anywhere without inspiration,

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Clancy’s Track

By leeleibrandt

Mid-2022 I bought myself a big loom. I’d decided it was time to challenge myself with going bigger, weaving on a new scale. And you might have seen on “the socials” that I recently finished weaving my first larger tapestry – Clancy’s Track. I used a tiny 4cm ‘accidental’ painting inspired by walks over at Mount Majura as the design inspiration for this piece. The lower part of Clancy’s Track

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CAPO Grant Recipient

By leeleibrandt

In November last year, I was honoured to receive the Workplace Research Associates Award from the Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO). Since purchasing a big loom I’ve realised I’ll need to spend a lot more on materials. So I’m putting that grant funding to good use on all the extra warp, yarn and hanging materials I’ll need to keep weaving some large tapestries! What a difference this art grant will make to

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On Show – current and upcoming exhibitions

By leeleibrandt

A lot of work and time has been put in at my loom this year. I’ve spent months weaving away on a series inspired by wanders through Mount Majura Nature Reserve; and a number of those pieces will be on show in exhibitions in Canberra and Sydney, in September and October. Nurture Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre annual members exhibition, 8 September – 22 October 2022 I’m really excited

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Highly Commended, Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award + Gosford Art Prize

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I am absolutely thrilled to share I’ve been awarded high commendations for both the Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award for Small Tapestries, and the Gosford Art Prize this year! ⁠While travel has been off the cards for many of us, two of my “covid-collage” tapestries are at least getting out and about, and are on exhibition. A New World, Highly Commended, ATW’s Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award The Irene Davies

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2021’s only roadtrip?

By leeleibrandt

Could this have been the only roadtrip for 2021? You might have seen earlier this year (over on the Instagram) that Husband and I managed to squeeze in a roadtrip through Victoria and NSW before all the lockdowns continued. And since it seems like we aren’t getting out of this Delta situation anytime soon, I started thinking perhaps I should celebrate and share what could be the only travel we

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Creative play + getting that weaving mojo back

By leeleibrandt

July was all about creative play. I wasn’t feeling it with my weaving, so I took some time away from the loom to recharge and explore my creativity in a different way. I focussed on working my way through an online mixed media course. Honestly, it was a joy to just play with no expectation of the outcome. And I have learned new techniques and ways to create pieces of work

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Finalist, Blacktown City Art Prize

By leeleibrandt

I’m really happy to be selected as a finalist in the Blacktown City Art Prize for my work, ‘Oh hi 2020’. You can tune into the online launch at 2pm via the Facebook event here. The exhibition can be viewed at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, from 28 November 2020 to 28 January 2021. Read more about the tapestry here.

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Oh hi 2020

By leeleibrandt

This later half of the year has seen me working on a different project to my norm. Almost all of my tapestries to date have drawn from my inspiration of, or experiences in, the natural landscape. But I recently finished weaving the first in a series I’ve come to call my ‘covid-collages’. 2020 has been quite the year! Our girl was ready for all the excitement and adventures that a

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  • Fiona, AUSTRALIAFiona, AUSTRALIAMemories of an Island Home
    When I asked Lee to commission a piece for me detailing my favourite view of my island home in New Zealand, I was not disappointed. From the very beginning, Lee was responsive and provided excellent customer service. She took such care in selecting the colour palette, I really felt that she was honouring my childhood memories and treating them with love, care and respect – it meant a lot to me. She kept me informed of her progress every step of the way and gave me choices about how the final piece would look and feel. When it came to framing the piece, little extra touches such as using wood from Tasmania because she knew I used to live there, was really touching. All of these personal gestures added up to the most valuable sentimental piece that I absolutely adore. The piece itself is professionally executed with such precision, featuring a melody of colours and textures that stand out and complement each other all at the same time. Pricing is fair, reflecting the time and effort that goes in to the final piece. I would highly recommend Lee if you have a treasured memory you want depicted in to something tangible, or just want a high quality, unique, eclectic, and naturalistic memento.
  • Catherine, USACatherine, USAVegan Commission

    I decided to treat myself and buy some art for my wall and came across some photos of amazing woven art by Lee Leibrandt. After stalking her online for awhile (nothing but love and admiration 🥰) and signing up for her newsletter, I knew for certain that a piece from her was what I wanted for my wall. It sounds like a huge commitment on my part but in reality the price is absolutely reasonable for a lovely handmade piece made just for me. Lee was so sweet to work with and included me, as much as I wanted to be included, in the decisions. My main requirement was that the fibers be all vegan, and she did it! I have to shout out to her father who does the amazing woodwork and frame. It all came together beautifully, so beautifully that based on the progress pictures I also asked Lee for a handwoven basket to hang on my wall. Thank you Lee, for these amazing pieces of art, for sharing your talent, for being inspired by my IG page and likes. Nothing but LOVE!

  • Bec, AUSTRALIABec, AUSTRALIAA Memory Honoured

    "Working with Lee was an absolute pleasure and I can’t recommend her highly enough. The piece I commissioned held a lot of emotional significance for me. Lee managed the process with professionalism, empathy and care, which filled me with confidence in her and her work. I loved receiving updates along the way and felt the excitement and momentum building right through until I received my tapestry. I am so blown away with the end result; a divine artwork, which I will treasure forever. Thank you, Lee."

  • Dianne, AUSTRALIADianne, AUSTRALIAGolden Bar Purchase

    "This is beautiful work. Made with beautiful hand spun yarns, it has pride of place in our family room where we can appreciate it everyday!"

  • Julie, AUSTRALIAJulie, AUSTRALIAA Wintery Commission

    "I feel honoured to have a piece in my home by this talented artist! I was after a specific theme - Scandinavian Winter - Lee created a tapestry that was beyond what I had expected! Truly an artist worth supporting!!"

  • Kara, UKKara, UKCustom Order for a Wedding Gift

    "The custom tapestry is perfect and a beautiful interpretation of the original landscape photo that I gave to Lee. It was very well received as a wedding gift by my friend who really loved it. Lee is a very talented and creative artist producing very special and unique pieces of work."

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