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THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION
DEC 2017/JAN 2018
S AL ’ S A UTO B ODY I NC . Serving Your Community for 46 Years (732) 968-2214 www.salsautobodyinc.com 315 HIGHWAY 22 (EAST BOUND) • GREEN BROOK • Collision Specialists • Custom Painting • Paintless Dent Repairs • Towing HOURS: M-F 8 AM - 6 PM SAT 8 AM - 12 PM Where quality repairs are no accident We work with all insurance companies for appraisals and repairs. NJ LICENSE NO. 00342A LESLIE FLOYD Leslie Floyd is a local Somerville artist who was born into a very talented family. Leslie is one of seven children born to William and Doris Floyd. The creative arts were always nurtured in the Floyd family. Leslie’s artistic talents were first motivated by his older sister Karen, who encouraged Les to try painting as a hobby. As the years went on, Leslie’s abilities began to flourish. His artistic skills were noticed and encouraged by his teachers. In his early years at Somerville Junior High, Joseph Garcia, an art teacher, became Leslie’s mentor. Soon Les was encouraged to enter local and national art competitions. He was the recipient of the National Scholastic Art Awards over a six year period from Junior High School to High School. In his senior year, he received a blue ribbon which allowed him to represent the state of New Jersey in the national competi- tion. Leslie was ranked as one the top twen- ty young artists in the nation. Les won a blue ribbon in the New Jersey Teen Arts Festival in Trenton. During high school Leslie studied under the artist, Maurice Fern of Mendham, NJ. After high school he stud- ied Fine Arts at Montclair State College. He also studied art at the DuCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ. In the early seventies, Leslie began to make his mark as an exciting new artist. Soon his works were found throughout the state. Leslie has presented his work in art shows at Yale University, Rochester, Philadel- phia, Trenton, Plainfield, New York City and other locations. For several years, Leslie’s por- trait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was dis- played at the Somerset County Courthouse. Leslie uses all mediums of art, but he prefers water color, pen and ink, and acrylic. He describes his style as traditional realism with a slight impressionistic influence. Along with being a dedicated artist, Les is also proud of his work as a tutor to many young artists. These young people have gone on to complete col- lege and pursue careers in various art-related fields. Today, Les Floyd works in his home stu- dio in Somerville, NJ where he illustrates those images that touch his heart and his spirit. He continues to give art shows, do commissioned art work, and give private lessons. 1325 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater, NJ 908-218-1110 www.glsalon.com Like us on Receive 50% OFF Any one of our Salon Services on your 1st visit Salon at Bridgewater Receive 25% OFF Any one of our Salon Services on your 2nd visit A Warm Welcome to New Clients With select stylists Excluding Japanese Straightener Valid until Jan. 31, 2018. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Mention ad when calling for appointment. www.theconnectionsnj.com