About Liesl Walsh

I am a fine art photographer in Venice, Florida with a background in art education.  In college I majored in art education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, and taught elementary art in Pennsylvania for nine years. After moving to Florida I focused on photography, being mentored by renowned French photographer Serge Ramelli and working with him as an ambassador in his academy, assisting him in teaching photography online, and filling in for him doing live videos. l am a graduate of his PhotoSerge Institute of Photography with a Masters of Photography. Serge's training has been a huge influence on my artistry and my career. I am also a KelbyOne Instructor, teaching photography online to thousands of students worldwide, and have appeared as a special guest on their podcast The Grid. My work has sold in a gallery in downtown Venice, Florida and sells regularly locally and around the world as a best-seller on Fine Art America.

Art and photography have always been my passion. Drawing, painting, and colors excite me. 

My portfolio includes landscapes and architecture in Florida, Michigan, Europe. I enhance light, shadows, and color when editing to create powerful, dramatic, and peaceful images. Serenity and those "magic moments" that touch deep into the soul... my images show the world as a beautiful place to live and a wonderful place to explore.

My favorite things to capture are historical and tropical places, pink flamingos, trees, coastlines, and old buildings with charm. I like to give my photos a painterly look while others I'll give dramatic, bold lighting.

Studio Guest at The Grid with Scott Kelby, Serge Ramelli, and Matt Kloskowski December 2019

Ambassador in Photoserge academy, assisting Serge Ramelli in teaching photography online

"Probably the most incredible photo ever taken of the Colosseum in Rome.

Follow Liesl Walsh Photography urgently."

~ Serge Ramelli, French photographer

and mentor of Liesl Walsh, May 2023

Co-Hosted The Grid Podcast at KelbyOne with Robert Vanelli

Talked About Selling Prints Using Fine Art America

May 15, 2024

Exhibited with Roy Lichtenstein

In 2021 three of my Giverny photos were printed 20 feet long on vinyl for the Roy Lichtenstein art exhibit "Monet's Garden Goes Pop!" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. One image hung on french doors at the entrance of the exhibit, and two other images were used as backdrops to 3D displays of Monet's home and Japanese bridge in the conservatory. Roy Lichtenstein is a famous pop artist from the 1960's who made a series of images about Claude Monet's garden. The exhibit hung for 4.5 months.

My photo "Monet's Waterlily Pond, Giverny, France" hung on french doors at entrance of Roy Lichtenstein art exhibit, "Monet's Garden Goes Pop!" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota, Florida 2021

Behind the Scenes Look at Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

At 8:45 see my Giverny waterlily pond photo on french doors at exhibit entrance. At 39:06 see my Japanese Bridge photo in the conservatory.

My photo "Arbor Walkway To Monet's Home, Giverny" printed 20 feet on vinyl, used as backdrop for 3D display of Monet's home at Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota, Florida 2021

My photo "Claude Monet's Waterlily Pond, Giverny, France" printed 20 feet on vinyl, used as backdrop to 3D display of Monet's Japanese Bridge at Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota, Florida 2021

Published

My photos have been published multiple times in feature articles and on the covers of Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine, and on the covers of Photoshop User Magazine, Florida Currents, and South County Healthy Living, and inside Vero Beach Magazine, Sarasota Magazine, Digital Photographer Magazine, Voyage Tampa Magazine, Canvas Rebel Magazine, Wellen Park Journal, numerous times in the Venice Gondolier Newspaper, Your Sun Newspaper, and in my husband's book, "Vagabonds in France" by Michael A. Barry. My images have been featured in webinars and ads by Serge Ramelli, who is my mentor and has inspired the artistry of my photography. 

My images have been used in newspaper articles, online, and in campaigns to help spread the message of preserving historic buildings here in Venice, Florida. Many people want to preserve the historic charm and small town feel of this city for future generations. 

I have had the pleasure to create images for the following companies and clients:

Imagine Museum (a glass sculpture museum) in St. Petersburg, FL

Hampson Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL

Raymond James in Venice, FL

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Sarasota, FL

Sharky's on the Pier in Venice, FL

Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine in Venice, FL

Venice Gondolier Newspaper in Venice, FL

City of Venice, Florida

Sarasota Memorial Hospital, in Venice, FL

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Clerk's Office in Sarasota, FL

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Sarasota in Nokomis, FL

Kerri's Jewels and Gems in Venice, FL

OE Wheel Distributors in Sarasota, FL

Fox Lea Farms in Venice, FL

Wellen Park in Venice, FL

Bay Village in Sarasota, FL

Berlin Patten Ebling Law Firm in Venice, FL

Esys Automation in Auburn Hills, MI

Wedeven Associates, Inc. in Edgemont, PA

Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Venice, FL

Engel & Volkers Real Estate in Venice, FL

Altered Vinyl in Venice, FL

Bowersox Air in Venice, FL

Images printed on vinyl wraps for vehicles of local businesses

On Front Page of Our Town Section of Venice Gondolier Newspaper After Win Fine Art America Billboard Contest

October 13, 2021

On Front Page of Sun Weekly

After Win Fine Art America Billboard Contest

October 20, 2021

Article in Sarasota Magazine

After Winning Fine Art America Billboard Contest

November 24, 2021

Published in Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine

Paths in Paradise section

March 2023

Published in Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine

Paths in Paradise section

May 2023

Photo "Wave Impressions" Published in Ad

inside Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine

May 2023

Photo "Tropical Christmas in Venice, Florida"

Published on cover of Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine

With feature article about Christmas images of downtown Venice, Florida

December 2023

Published article in Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine March 2024

Liesl Walsh interviewed by Voyage Tampa Magazine

an online magazine

about her story as an artist

February 14, 2023

This company interviewed and published me twice in 2023.

Second article was with their Canvas Rebel Magazine.

Interviewed by Canvas Rebel Magazine, an online magazine

November 6, 2023

It's about how I am earning a full time living with my art, my journey, how I got to where I am today, how I use social media, and how I have handled obstacles along the way.

Interviewed by Your Sun Newspaper

About the Sarasota Lantern Festival November 12, 2023

Photo of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain

Published in Digital Photographer Magazine after winning cityscape competition on Instagram

October 12, 2020

On Cover of South County Healthy Living Magazine with feature article

Winter 2020

Feature article in South County Healthy Living Magazine

About illustrating my husband's book, "Vagabonds in France" by Michael A. Barry

Summer 2020

Published in South County Healthy Living Magazine

Winner of Sunset Contest

Fall 2020

"I love Liesl's images because, to me, they capture the emotion associated with these historic structures.

We are lucky to have this talented artist living in our midst!"

~ Larry Humes, Venice Gondolier Newspaper

Larry Humes has published Liesl Walsh's images multiple times in the Venice Gondolier Newspaper

Photo of historic home in Edgewood district of Venice, Florida published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper January 18, 2024

Photo of Historic Hudson Beach House in Venice, Florida

Published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper

September 14, 2022

Photo of historic home in Edgewood district of Venice, Florida published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper

December 4, 2021

Clock photo published as the theme photo for a series of articles

in Venice Gondolier Newspaper about preserving historic buildings in Venice, Florida

December 4, 2021

Clock photo published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper as theme photo

in series of articles about preserving historic Venice buildings

November 27, 2021

My photo of historic 1927 Venice Train Depot and clock photo

published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper

November 20, 2021

Photo of historic downtown Venice, Florida

published in newspaper ad

March 31, 2021

Photo of downtown Venice, Florida

published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper

March 13, 2021

Photo of historic 1927 Venice Train Depot

published in Venice Gondolier Newspaper

August 15, 2020

"As for me, I'm 'blown away' after reading your accomplishments -- yes, I did take the time to read about your works, accolades, awards.

I want to own a Liesl Walsh!

... Your talent is awe inspiring!!"

~ Cynthia Balkham