Leah Billings

I'm Leah Billings, a passionate writer and artist currently based in Kansas City and Southern Utah. My love for storytelling extends beyond the written word, finding expression through my fine art and children's book illustrations.

Writing

Writing has always been my first love. I specialize in fiction, creating narratives that transport readers to new worlds and explore the depths of human experience. Whether it's a short story, a novel, or a simple piece of prose, I strive to craft compelling characters and plots that resonate with my audience.

Art

In addition to my writing, I am also a dedicated artist. My fine art primarily features acrylic and oil paintings, where I explore themes of emotion, symbolism, and ethnic and cultural identities. My children's book illustrations are inspired by the whimsical and fantastical, aiming to ignite the same joy and wonder I once found as a young reader.

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Group Exhibition, StART The Conversation Featured Artist: May 2026, KCKCC Technical Education Center, Kansas City

Group Exhibition, StART: The Conversation: May 2025, KCKCC Technical Education Center, Kansas City

Group Exhibition, Southern Utah Regional Art Exhibition: February 2021, St. George Museum of Art, St George

Group Exhibition, Square One Utah: January 2021, St. George Museum of Art, St George

Group Exhibition, Utah PTA Reflections: March 2020, St George Museum of Art, St George

Group Exhibition, Southern Utah Regional Art Exhibition: November 2019, St George Museum of Art, St George 

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Short Story: Exodus, The Mind’s Eye, May 2025

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Featured Artist, KCKCC Technical Center, StART the Conversation. MAY 2026, Kansas City, USA

Fifth Place Painting Category, St. George Art Museum, Washington District Art Show. January 2021, St George, USA

Second Place, St George Art Museum, Utah PTA Reflections. October 2020, St George, USA

Second Place, State Bank of Southern Utah, Banner Contest. March 2019, St George, USA

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