Block's paintings explore the colour, vibrancy and passion that are expressions of her African background. Organic and flowing in her approach, Block intuitively invites the viewing public to experience the creativity, rhythm, hope and joy she has found in her influences.

A portion of the proceeds from the artist's series "Memories of Africa" has been sold by the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation in support of the AIDS crisis in Africa. Leslie's wish is that her art brings colour and happiness into peoples' lives as it does for her.