Artist Leah Romano McMeen — Fine Art Inspired by Landscape, Story, and the Human Experience

I’m an artist and designer based in Northwest Indiana, shaped by years of working at the intersection of visual storytelling, community, and design. With 25 years of graphic design experience, I approach painting with a trained eye for composition, structure, and expressive detail. Working primarily in oil, pastel, and watercolor, my work moves between realism and impressionism and explores subjects that extend far beyond the Midwest—from local landmarks to portraits and narratives with national significance. My goal is to evoke presence, emotional resonance, and a sense of meaning through a thoughtful balance of form, atmosphere, and movement.
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Vintage Style Posters Featuring Original Artwork

Celebrate the landmarks and spirit of Northwest Indiana through vintage-style posters featuring original artwork by Leah Romano McMeen. Inspired by the iconic WPA travel art of the 1930s, each design combines my hand-drawn artwork with bold color, classic geometry, and period-inspired typography to capture the region’s charm — from dunes and lakeshore scenes to beloved historic sites.

Last Light of the Coaling Tower soft pastel

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Featured Posts

Remembering the Tree on Route 20

For years, anyone driving toward the Indiana Dunes along Highway 20 would pass beneath the great American Elm that stood in Furnessville — a canopy of green that stretched across three lanes of road.

Honoring a Vanished Landmark — and Sharing It Nationally

"Last Light of the Coaling Tower" was accepted to the Chicago Pastel Painter’s Tenth Biennial National Juried Exhibition, Pastels Chicago 2025. This exhibition is especially meaningful — it’s CPP’s 20th anniversary national biennial, a major celebration of pastel art, and I’m honored to have my work included among artists from across the country.

Three Works In "Glass" Exhibit

Three of my reverse window paintings will be part of the Rising Phoenix Gallery's upcoming show Glass, celebrating the artistry and versatility of glass. Exhibition Dates: September 6 – October 26

Anhinga in the PSSC Luminosity and Light 2025 Online Exhibit

The Luminous Anhinga is on display in the Pastel Society of South Carolina's 2025 Luminosity and Light juried exhibit. The online show runs through July 18, 2025

"Blue Maize" Receives Award of Excellence

This expressive still life is an award winner at the 73rd Annual Chesterton Woman’s Club Art Show running June 5–28.

Great Lakes Pastel Society's UNEEDA Uart Award

"Kingfisher Over Water” received a lovely UArt UNEEDA award at the Great Lakes Pastel Society's Small Works show.

Kingfisher Accepted To GLPS Small Works Juried Show

"Kingfisher Over Water" was accepted to the Great Lakes Pastel Society's Small Works juried show at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, MI.

Dune Birds In Art Finalist

"Mourning In The Fog" at the 2025 Dune Birds In Art exhibit, as part of the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival.

"Golden Hour Crane" Selected For Juried Art Exhibition

"Golden Hour Crane" selected for the Art Barn School of Art's 31th Annual Juried Art Exhibition