She began her art education at East Sydney Technical College and later worked in a commercial art studio. After marrying and having a family she resumed her studies with various prominent Syndey artists.

Leeka has won over 80 First Prizes in local art competitions and shows.

Her portraits of Rita Hunter and Don Burrows have been accepted in the Archibald Exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW.

She has held 10 Solo Exhibitions and participates in many small group exhibitions regularly.

Leeka conducts workshops and seminars in watercolour and mixed media and teaches pastel and mixed media at the Community College and from her studio.

Leeka is a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW.