Hello, my name is I’Leyah Barnett (eye-Lee-yuh), otherwise known as Leyah Ni’tie (Lee-yuh Neh-tee).

I am a self-taught acrylic artist who began painting in 2020. What started as a form of therapy quickly became something much bigger. Painting gave me a way to process my emotions, slow down, and reconnect with myself. Over time, that healing practice grew into custom commissions, allowing me to share my work with others.

I poured my heart into every piece, spending countless hours making sure each commission reflected the vision and feelings of the person it was created for. Through that dedication, I continued to grow, refine my skills, and deepen my relationship with my craft.

In 2025, I realized I had lost touch with why I started painting in the first place. I decided to take time away from custom work and return to creating from the heart, painting what brought me joy, peace, and clarity. That shift inspired me to build this website and expand my art beyond commissions.

My hope is that each piece you find here carries intention, emotion, and calm — something you can bring into your home and live with every day.