Carol Leonesio is the owner of Paint It! a decorative painting business based out of her home in Watertown, Massachusetts. She started her company in 1996 and has vowed to never again work for another boss, other than herself. Paint It! offers a wide variety of surface applications for residential and commercial properties. This sampling of work will give you an idea of the various ways you can transform your living or working environment.
Always on the lookout for new products and techniques, innovative ways to use tried and true products, Carol is energized by researching the fields of design and decorative finishes. When not on the job site, she can be found experimenting in her studio or attending classes and trainings to stay current with the trends and product lines. Carol’s passion for keeping her work fresh and creative remains steadfast. A will to not just survive, but thrive… in both business and life, help to keep her constantly searching for new and interesting sources of inspiration.
Training
Carol attributes her artistic abilities to her mother and grandmother. Her mother sketched and painted for several years while raising her family and later in life taught herself how to quilt. At 85, she is still turning out incredible designs, all quilted by hand. Carol’s late grandmother painted oil paintings well into her 80’s and was instrumental in teaching Carol how to paint. She has fond memories of her grandmother hand painting borders on her walls in addition to the numerous paintings she created.
Carol’s formal art training was done at the Art Institute of Boston, Boston Massachusetts. She also studied Art Therapy at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, graduating with a degree in Human Services.
Leisure
When not working Carol enjoys spending time with her family, knitting, watching and playing hockey, napping, diy projects, music-jazz & country, relaxercizing, cooking, movies, reading, scooting, biking, and cheering on the Red Sox.
Carol is the proud mother of one daughter, a hard working nurse who resides in a neighboring town with a roommate.
