About Philip Leister

Philip Leister is a contemporary abstract artist based in Edmond, Oklahoma. His work blends layered textures, bold color, and subtle atmospheric shifts, drawing inspiration from nature, memory, and the pop-culture influences he grew up with—from comic books to the music always playing in his studio.

Working primarily in acrylic and mixed media, Leister creates paintings that balance structure and spontaneity, inviting viewers into reflective, open-ended spaces. His art has been featured in regional exhibitions and private collections, with each piece reflecting his ongoing exploration of presence, absence, and the stories that surface in between.