Jon Leafstedt discovered his love for painting at the age of seven, joining his mother after school for creative sessions before his father returned from work. While his parents caught up over Rob Roys, Jon sipped a kiddie cocktail, nibbled on a breadstick, and continued painting—sparking a passion that stayed with him through the years.
Encouraged to pursue a business degree at university, Jon followed in the footsteps of his Swedish grandfather, focusing his electives on art courses to balance creativity with commerce. Over the next three decades, he led major retail organizations, including Esprit de Corp, NIKE, Williams-Sonoma, and Scandinavian Designs, always carving out time on weekends to paint.
Today, Jon lives on a hillside property in Sonoma, where he has converted an old barn into a creative studio. He now paints most days, channeling the same passion and curiosity that first took root in his childhood.
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