The book is described as Raw, Uninhibited, Heartwarming, Tender, and Very Funny!

It's been said that creative people lead interesting and sometimes complicated lives. For wilderness artist/painter Leyda Campbell, nothing could be truer.

As a young woman, Leyda was compelled to interpret Canada's vast land and lyrical light, from the Rocky Mountains to the Arctic Ocean. Her self-taught hyper-realism style, often on large format canvas, has captured the subtle majesty of Canada's iconic landscape.

In her ambitious travels across the country, the spirited and fearlessly independent Leyda has been attracted to all sorts of characters, and they, attracted to her. From Banff to Vancouver to Dawson City via the Alaska Highway and the Arctic she has generated a remarkable range of fans and friends.

This book is not, however, about her art. It is a journey over time about the memorable personalities and like-minded free spirits who have touched her life as she pursued her passion. It's heartfelt, funny, and sometimes sad. It's Leyda.

Bill Braden