Leni Acosta Knight

11/02/2025

AFTER THE RAIN
36x48” Original to be presented for the first time at the Artist in Residence, Ritz Carlton on Maui, Nov 14-26.

10/31/2025

“Whisper of Her Touch”. In memory of my dear friend Elva, who passed on October 30, 2018. Some souls never leave — they simply move into the light and find new ways to touch us. I still feel her in the quiet moments, like a soft whisper across time.♥️

10/15/2025

“the Art of Surrender”. Born from a series of unintended strokes and cascading colors, I see now how this painting captured the moment when my surrendering found its own rhythm. Pouring colors upon colors, like my emotions unbound, it was a mistake dissolving into a revelation. What began as accident becomes metamorphosis, a quiet testimony that even disorder has design. This painting no longer exists as I completely turned it into another titled Metamorphosis. 😊I asked ChatGPT its interpretation. It gave me a long narrative. On its very last sentence it wrote- “The vertical drips resemble a waterfall of renewal, washing over what once was and birthing something entirely new. The Art of Surrender reminds us that beauty often emerges when we release control — when we allow creation to simply… become.”

10/12/2025

I get teary-eyed every time I receive photos like this from my collectors around the world. In Israel, behind adorable Rambo, my paintings hang, living their own stories and bringing joy to beautiful places-such as my friend Gilad Janklowicz’s home, reminding us how art bridges hearts across borders.♥️

09/11/2025

08/08/2025

I am honored to have been invited to join other artists at the Kona Brewing Art celebration starting on Monday. Thanks to Waikīkī Ocean Gallery! Big Island, here we come!

06/29/2025

“Joyful Solitude” - Watercolor. 11x14”
A few years ago, I faced my fear of watercolor and decided to dive into using it. Initially, I thought I would lose all control since the medium is so fluid and it flows where it wants to go. But I was completely wrong. This is one of the very first piece in 2016 and I am happy to say, it found a home immediately after I finished it. It’s been a few years since I added to this series and I think it is time.

Thanks for my muse and daugther, Jasmine Knight, for the inspiration. (Swipe to right)

Joyful Solitude
“Away from the chatter and drudgery of it all,
I stood in solitude,
Where the cul-de-sac of my silent thoughts
becomes a sanctuary of my soul.”
—poetry from LAcosta K.

06/29/2025

“Joyful Solitude” - Watercolor. 11x14”
A few years ago, I faced my fear of watercolor and decided to dive into using it. Initially, I thought I would lose all control since the medium is so fluid and it flows where it wants to go. But I was completely wrong. This is one of the very first piece in 2016 and I am happy to say, it found a home immediately after I finished it. It’s been a few years since I added to this series and I think it is time.

Thanks for my muse and daugther, Jasmine Knight, for the inspiration.

Joyful Solitude
“Away from the chatter and drudgery of it all,
I stood in solitude,
Where the cul-de-sac of my silent thoughts
becomes a sanctuary of my soul.”
—poetry from LAcosta K.

04/18/2025

In case you missed my recent announcements:
1) I’ll be going LIVE while painting my originals so your get a behind the scenes look at the magic as it happens.

2) I relaunched LAcosta Chocolates CBD-infused Chocolate Truffles with the first 100 reservations at $150 ($375 original price. Will go back to original price after these 100)

3) I just announced something exciting to my email subscribers and I don’t want you to miss the next one so go to LENIKNIGHT.COM and subscribe so you’re not late to the party! (Link in bio)

I’m excited for the projects I’m working on with such amazing people and I want you to experience the magic. Subscribe and stay tuned for updated on what’s to come 🎨🥂