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Why I Paint on Wood

ABSTRACT PAINTING ON WOOD Regularly I’m busy creating a body of work for an upcoming show. Sometimes I have the fun opportunity to demo at these shows and just like my paintings on display in the show, I choose to use cradleboards (wooden frame with a board attached to it) for the demo. A recurring…

How I Became An Artist

Introduction to Art My earliest memories of making art was from age 5, colouring and drawing for hours with my friend. A box of 64 Crayolas was my prized possession and to this day their waxy smell still takes me back in time. My Interest In Art Over the years I was given pastels, pencil…

Radiohead

The freedom of expression that a 60″ x 48″ sized cradleboard provides, so enjoyable! As always, music plays a big role in my life, in my paintings. Memories of listening to the radio, closing the loneliness gap. “Radiohead”

Solo Show 2025

Ellen will be exhibiting in a Solo Show at the Ladysmith Art Gallery in June and July of 2025.