Books By Leigh
Leigh’s whimsical and witty work has been in the making for the better part of her thirty-ish years. Born and raised in St. Louis, Leigh began designing in seventh grade, where she got poor marks in Math class for doodling. She went on to attend University of Kansas School of Design and holds a BFA in Visual Communications. Her work has been featured in national design publications and regional art shows and is inspired by her incredible friends and family.
Sweet Dreams
Get ready to send your little one off to a good night’s sleep with Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Visualizations for Kids. Illustrated by Curly Girl Design’s Leigh Standley and written by best-selling author Mariam Gates
This book includes eight visualizations that help kids slow down, breathe, and become aware of their bodies so they can relax into a good night’s sleep. Whether they are envisioning flying a kite, making it rain, or rocketing to the moon, Sweet Dreams offers guided narratives that will spark their imaginations, as well as breathing techniques that encourage restful relaxation. Inspired by the Cloud Journey Visualization at the end of Good Night Yoga, which has been very popular with readers, Sweet Dreams offers proven techniques to help children calm down and settle both physically and mentally so they can enjoy a good night’s rest.
Do What You Love
Do What You Love … and the rest will come naturally. Isn’t that how the saying goes? In this inspirational gift book, Leigh Standley has not only written the words, but has beautifully illustrated these inspirational messages in her whimsical, colorful, and witty style. This book is a perfect graduation gift or a gift for those who are taking the proverbial leap of faith to follow their dream. We all have the ability to realize what it is that we are passionate about now Leigh has convinced us how to do it.
This little gift book is full of inspiring art and makes a perfect gift for everyone on your list!