Sharon Leahman

Harvestng Succulent Figs

15 x 15"

Fabric/Quilt

$300

Two pairs of gloved hands reach high to pick those succulent figs from a magnificent fig tree full of ripe brown fruit, on a hot summer day in July or August. Taking their sweet time with the chore, and admiring the big, sage-green colored leaves covered in their hair-like fuzz. Every single branch of the tree has multiple figs.

Artist's Statement:

I am from a family of quilters and was drawn to my roots in beautiful, scenic Caroline County, Virginia, where I was born and grew up. From geometric design to today's modern concepts, I have a wealth of ideas uniquely expressing my thoughts of nature and people. My distinctive style incorporates bold colors and intricate patters creating immersive pieces that encourage personal reflection and dialogue.  Am known in quilting circles and have exhibited in several places in Virginia, in 2026; PAAL in Petersburg, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, Crossroads Art Center, RVA, Artspace Gallery, RVA and Petersburg Welcome Center, Petersburg. Also in 2025, displayed at  Black Iris Gallery, Virginia State Library in Richmond, State Fair of Virginia in Doswell,  PAAL in Petersburg, Virginia Quilt Museum in Dayton. Arts in the Park 2023 & 2024 Richmond, VA. Most recent publication is located in Folk Art Museum - Summer 2025 and Progress Index in 2020.