Leon F. Dumont

Travel poster-inspired paintings in gouache evoking a sense of adventure and nostalgia in familiar landscapes, focusing on green spaces. Leon’s practice also features figurative and portrait works in oils.

Meet the artist & maker

Living in York since 2003, Leon François Dumont pivoted from finance to develop his art practice. For three years he combined working from a home studio and a shared studio space at SPARK York where he curated a show in 2023.Dumont’s work is regularly exhibited in Rowntree Park and has shown at Pyramid, and Blossom Street Galleries. He placed 2nd in Doncaster’s D21 Public Choice Award and longlisted in the London Graphic Centre’s Art Prize.