Leslie J. Dondero has been a self-employed paint and wallpaper contractor for over 21 years. She also enjoys color consulting and creating faux finishes.

 Formerly from Bradford, MA, she relocated to Plum Island 13 years ago. As a self-taught artist, she taps into an entirely new source of creativity, using wire, sea glass, shells and other finds from the ocean. An odd piece of glass brings vision of mermaids, sea creatures, or some whimsical 3-D sculpture. Leslie believes, "My creations have unique personalities. If you see them and they make you laugh, I've been successful."