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A small part of Leno's Clay to Clay, on display at the Old Schoolhouse Museum at Loon Lake, WA.
     
 
Leno's Vagabond(1952).  
 
 
Leno's signature is very distinct.
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The Leno Prestini Project was begun by The Heritage Network, a group of northwest museums, historical societies and individuals interested in preserving and recording local history.

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The Leno Prestini Art Show has been in the works for two years. Leno was a local, Clayton Washington folk artist who worked modeling terra cotta for Washington Brick Lime & Sewer Pipe Co. His terra cotta work is displayed on many buildings throughout the northwest.

Leno's paintings and sculptures were, at times, controversial. They often reflected his inner turmoil. There is a western and southwestern theme in several works. His love of adventure took him many places, as you will see in his paintings.

Leno committed suicide in 1963 after having, what is believed to be a stroke.

Leno's brother, Batista, displayed the art collection for many years in a small building in Clayton. After Batista's death all of the family owned art and history were donated to the Stevens County Historical Society in Colville. See the collection in Colville.

The Loon Lake and Clayton displays will show more of Leno's paintings and sculptures along with many of his personal belongings and family photographs. One of his homemade diving helmets is at the Old School House in Loon Lake.

The Clayton show will be at the local Grange Hall and include several paintings that have been privately held and rarely seen by the public.

Make a day of it and see all three shows. Learn about one of Clayton's most loved past residents.
   
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Leno Prestini Project
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