Robert Leedy was born in Winter Haven, Florida in 1956. Leedy grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and exhibited a promising, early talent in drawing and painting. He later studied art at Valdosta State University where he earned a BFA in Art in 1979. Leedy developed a love for the medium of watercolor and an early, personal style emerged. Upon graduating, Leedy worked in Jacksonville as a graphic designer before entering a 12-year career in the fine wine business. Leedy followed his career to a wine position in the Virgin Islands where he later met his future wife, Vicky. Not long after the couple married, Vicky accepted a new position with her company in Europe. Robert left his job in the wine business and began painting full time. The couple began a series of moves that led them throughout Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Robert & Vicky now reside in Jacksonville and after more than 20 years of being away, Robert is thrilled to be back in Jacksonville.