A.C. Leighton, circa 1930s
![Sepia portrait of man with moustache seated in wood panelled room, wearing glasses, suit and tie, and smoking cigarette. Paintings on wall.](https://www.communitystories.ca/v2/the-leighton-legacy_heritage-de-leighton/wp-content/uploads/sites/114/2019/10/96.10.01C.jpg)
Credit: Leighton Art Centre Museum & Archives
A.C. Leighton was something of a Renaissance man. He was a successful artist, trained in architecture, and built much of the furniture in his homes. He was also an avid gardener and made his own mulled ale.