Although the artist, Richard has painted for many years in his home studio for fun, he only began marketing his unique talents in 1996. Richard's son Gary had just completed an internship in Baltimore, MD, had doubled an investment and wanted to start a business. Despite tremendous resistance from the artist about how it wouldn't work, would take too much time, etc, Gary's relentless influence persuaded Richard to run the very first prints in the summer of 1996.

Later that year, the first Penn State prints were released and the first art show was held at the Old Main Frame Shop in State College. After several successful years of marketing PSU prints and various scenes of the Atlantic Coast hotspots, it was time to expand into other schools. Top of the list was the Ohio State University, a school rich in tradition, alumni size, and a beautiful campus to paint. Starting in 1999, Ohio State was so receptive to our colorful prints that in just (2) short years, we released (5)prints with more to come. Michigan was next on our list. Ann Arbor and the surrounding Michigan community presents a vast array of landmarks and traditions. We have (3) prints of Michigan and plan on doing some more in the near future. Today, Greenleaf art is licensed by the Collegiate Licensing Company and the Ohio State University and has over 35 limited edition prints available. Just released is a collection of famous Philadelphia landmarks including Boat House Row, Pat's Steaks, and the Valley Green Inn.

From left to right:
David the Mainer, Richard the famous artist along with his wife Diane,Leslie, a loyal corporate auditor,
Gary the entrepreneur, and Holly the psychologist.

The Greenleaf family consists of Richard, his wife Diane, their daughter Holly and son Gary. Holly recently went off and married a Mainer named David Whitney. David is a rugged blueberry farmer and proprietor of Whitney Originals in Machias, ME. Check out www.whitneyoriginals.com to view the best Maine wreaths you've ever seen. Gary recently completed the MBA program at Lehigh University and is running Greenleaf Art part time and is building homes in his spare time; visit www.reenhomes.com. Diane is a reading specialist with the Allentown school District and Richard is a full-time architect and artist. Below is a family vacation photo from Fager's Island in Ocean City, MD.