Misti Leitz
BORN:
1968
LIVES:
Shropshire,UK
EARLY LIFE:
Misti spent a childhood surrounded by artists and musicians and naturally felt drawn towards a creative life. Misti has kept her private life out of the public eye.
CAREER:
Misti started her working life as a draughtsman in a cabinetmaker’s office, moving through the restoration of stately homes, and working for a high-end property developer, she became a designer of bespoke interiors, furniture, gardens and architecture. But then in 2016, she began to teach herself to carve wood and stone, and has been producing abstract sculptures ever since. Her sculptures, statues, and other works of art are housed in numerous palaces and penthouses.
AWARDS:
Misti was crowned Britain’s Best Woodworker after six weeks of competition on Channel 4 in 2021. Misti made an intricate garden lounge built from cedar and raised off the ground with steps leading to cushioned seating and a roof of fabric shades.
MEDIUMS USED IN WORK:
Stone and wood most lately.
SUBJECTS OF WORK:
Abstract Sculptures
Misti Leitz sculpture and furniture for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Animals and BirdsI Weep for Nature by Misti Leitz
£4,200 inc VATI Weep for Nature by Misti Leitz, Wood , Stainless Steel
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AbstractKeeper of Secrets by Misti Leitz
£48,000 inc VATMisti Leitz, Keeper of Secrets (2022), Burnt and Oiled Oak, Cedar and Lead