The Wesleyville Collection
Step into the imagined world of Wesleyville, a place where stories linger in quiet corners, memories echo through old houses, and every object has a tale to tell.
The Wesleyville Collection is a series of original oil paintings created by artist Elizabeth Gleason. Each piece is painted in an Alla Prima style, meaning the artwork is completed in a single sitting using a wet-on-wet technique. This approach captures the freshness of the moment, allowing brushstrokes, color, and atmosphere to remain vibrant and expressive. After drying, each painting is carefully glazed to enrich the colors and provide lasting protection.
Every painting in the collection is accompanied by a short story, offering a glimpse into the people, places, and mysteries that inhabit Wesleyville. These stories invite collectors to explore an imaginary world where fact and folklore intertwine, and where even the simplest objects may hold unexpected significance.
The stories within the Wesleyville Collection are written by Elizabeth Gleason, and are intended to complement the artwork while encouraging viewers to create their own connections and interpretations.
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The Latest Wesleyville Stories –
- Spring Harvest
A Still Life from Wesleyville Alice Porter paused at Staunton Farm, where morning mist still clung to the rows of vegetables. She purchased cabbage and asparagus from the farm stand. At home she trimmed asparagus and cabbage for a quiet dinner planned outdoors with a special friend. The Wesleyville Collection There is a certain quiet that… Read more: Spring Harvest - Morning Pause
Morning Pause #200 – Oil on Wood Panel 6×6”February 2026 Alice wandered up the road, breath clouding the cool dawn air. She paused above Staunton Farm as autumn trees smoldered in russet and gold. The sky broke open, a soft blaze of light threading through the clouds, and for a moment, the world held still, as… Read more: Morning Pause - Poppies Beneath the Old Tree
On Memorial Day, Toad Hollow burned bright with red poppies. Frogs paused, rabbits listened, and swallows stitched the sky. In Wesleyville, animals gathered quietly, honoring the hush beneath color. Wind moved like a prayer, and the field remembered, blooming courage, rest, and gentle magic for all who passed watchful hearts. Wesleyville Collection I’ve always loved poppies.… Read more: Poppies Beneath the Old Tree - Gracie at Dawn
Gracie the goose woke before the sun, feathers damp with fog. She waddled in the pool of water at Staunton Farm as the sky bloomed pink and gold. Mist curled over the grasses while the countryside slept. Gracie watched the quiet light ripple across the water, knowing morning had begun gently, just for her. Crickets hushed,… Read more: Gracie at Dawn - The Stillness of August
In Wesleyville, the river curved gently around the bend, its quiet surface reflecting the soft light of an August evening. Though summer lingered, the sun was already setting earlier, hinting at the coming shift of seasons. The trees stood at the height of their green, soon to surrender to autumn’s touch. As the stillness of night settled… Read more: The Stillness of August - Golden Pear Oil Painting
Emma prepared to transform her bounty from Menlo’s Pear Farm into a mouthwatering pie. The kitchen was filled with the warm aroma of spices and baked goodness. As the pie emerged golden and fragrant from the oven, she knew she would enjoy each and every delicious bite.
