Waiting For the Smoke to Clear

“Waiting for the Smoke to Clear” by Gabe Leonard – Femme Fatale, Fearless & Unapologetic

Confidence. Mystery. Fire. Gabe Leonard’s Waiting for the Smoke to Clear is a striking vision of power and poise, capturing the moment between chaos and calm. With pistols still smoking and the golden haze of battle settling around her, this enigmatic gunslinger strides forward—undaunted, unshaken, unstoppable.

Leonard’s signature cinematic style shines through in the elongated, fluid motion of his subject, the rich contrast of dark corset against wild golden light, and the unmistakable air of dominance she exudes. There’s no hesitation in her stance, no uncertainty in her path—only the quiet aftermath of a story untold.

For collectors who appreciate bold narratives and electrifying energy in their art, Waiting for the Smoke to Clear delivers a statement as fearless as the woman it portrays. This is more than a painting; it’s a legend waiting to be written.