ABOUT SARA LEGER
Art that empowers. Figurative. Feminine. Fierce.
Sara Leger
Sara Leger is a contemporary Canadian artist based in South Glengarry, Ontario.
Her Bougie Punk style fuses bold sophistication with unapologetic individuality—figurative paintings that speak the language of women who are done fading into the background.
Working directly with collectors, Sara creates each piece in her private studio using layered oil, scraped textures, hand-built sculptural elements, and custom frames. Her work is tactile, defiant, and made to command presence—not just decorate a room.
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Artist Bio: A Journey of Empowerment Through Art
Sara Léger is a contemporary Canadian artist known for her expressive, mixed media portraits that explore feminine strength, identity, and unapologetic self-expression. Based in rural Ontario, her work combines classical technique with rebellious edge—blending oil or acrylic paint with layered textures, sculptural framing, and the occasional inclusion of paper or found materials.
Formally trained at Sheridan College in Illustration, Sara sold her first painting at age ten and went on to live and work in major Canadian cities including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. These urban influences contrast with her rural roots and inform her distinct aesthetic: refined yet raw, emotional yet unflinching.
Before returning to painting full-time, Sara founded and operated a highly successful strength training facility for women, focusing on empowerment, community, and resilience. These same values—boldness, visibility, agency—inform every piece she now creates in her studio, Cherry Bomb, where she paints for women who are done shrinking themselves to fit expectations.
Sara’s art has been exhibited in Cline House Gallery, Cailuan Gallery, and Galerie Artus (Montreal), and is held in private collections across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Her work has also been featured in regional newspapers, arts publications, and international exhibition catalogues, further cementing her presence as a bold voice in contemporary art.She is also an active curator and community leader—organizing pop-up exhibitions like Gardeners of the Galaxy and the Apples & Arts group, and serving as Vice President of Your Arts Council and committee member for Art Walk.
In 2024, she collaborated as an illustrator with award-winning author Melissa Yi, and is currently illustrating a second book due for release in 2025. Her studio, Cherry Bomb, is both a creative space and an open rebellion against beige art and outdated norms—where women are invited to see themselves not as muses, but as the masterpiece.
Artist Statement
Sara Leger paints women who are done asking for permission.
Her work lives in the space between elegance and defiance—figurative portraits that hold eye contact and don’t flinch. While she often begins in acrylic or oil, each piece evolves uniquely: some stay minimal, while others build through texture, sculpted frames, or layered media. She follows the voice of the piece, not the rules of the art world.
Her style—what she calls Bougie Punk—fuses refined technique with a punk spirit. You’ll find sacred hearts, florals, skulls, and symbolism pulled from both tattoo culture and religious iconography. These are not soft portraits. These are statements.
She makes art for women who want to be seen. Not decorative. Not polite. But powerful. These works aren’t about perfection—they’re about presence. They’re for the woman who looks at a painting and sees a reflection, not a trend.
Because sometimes, the boldest thing you can do… is take up space.