She continues to study Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba and has a certificate in Composite Drawing for Law Enforcement through Stuart Parkes Forensic Associates in Idaho. She has studied watercolour under renowned artists Alvaro Castagnet, Jean Haines, Ken Hosmer and John Lovett. Leslie has been exhibiting and selling her art for over 30 years in art galleries and juried
shows across Canada and the United States. Corporate collections have included The Canola Council of Canada, The City of Winnipeg, The University of Manitoba, Great West Life Assurance and the Consulate of the Netherlands.