Growing up on a farm in Lynchburg, Ohio, Marty Leigh developed an early appreciation for natural beauty that would later influence her artistic vision. After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, she launched her creative career in Atlanta, Georgia, working as a graphic artist for a local advertising agency.

In 1979, Marty relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she established herself as a successful freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Her client portfolio included prestigious names such as Neiman Marcus and Zale Corporation, along with numerous prominent Dallas advertising agencies and studios.

Now Marty has returned to her artistic roots, working in oil, pastel, and pencil. Her commissioned works span still life, landscapes, portraits, and animal paintings. Whether capturing the subtle interplay of light and shadow in a landscape or the personality of a beloved pet, Marty brings to the canvas the inherent beauty of her subjects along with the deeper elements of mood, character, and a shared human experience.