Leah Patterson was born and raised in Covington, Georgia. She's currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree and a Masters of Teaching in Art at Georgia College and State University. Her work explores the deep connection between human emotions, memory, and nature. Through travel, Leah gains a fresh perspective on the world, which deepens her understanding of how memories evolve over time. Nature serves as both a mirror and a catalyst for human emotions, with the way it can evoke feelings of peace, nostalgia, or awe fascinates her. Leah plans on pursuing a career in teaching high school art.