Neil D. MacLeod was born in Southbridge, MA in 1975.  His family moved to Gainesville, FL in 1984 in search of a milder climate. It was in Gainesville that Neil discovered his appreciation for art in junior high school when he signed up for art class instead of band class by accidentally checking the wrong box on a class registration form.  After developing a great appreciation for art, and discovering a little bit of talent, he continued his artistic studies through high school and the University of Florida. 

In 1998, Neil received his Bachelor of Arts in the History of Art from The University of Florida.  After graduation in May of 1998, Neil married his high school sweetheart, Amy, and they moved to Orlando to begin their new life together.

In Orlando, Neil was fortunate enough to meet and begin studying painting under artist Marco Bronzini of the Marco Bronzini Art School in Naples, FL.  Neil is currently a member of the Bronzini Art Group based in Longwood, FL and has participated in two group shows at the Casselberry Art House in Casselberry, FL.  Neil currently has several paintings in private collections throughout the U.S. He currently works in oil paint on canvas and his subject matter has ranged from landscapes and still-life to floral and figure studies.

“Sometimes it’s difficult to limit yourself to a specific style or subject matter.  When you get an idea in your head or feel inspired, you have to explore it to see where it goes.  It might turn out great, it might not.  It’s all part of the process.”