About Ellen

I paint from life using a direct approach, often “en plein air”.  I seek to respond to nature in such a way as to “realize one’s sensations” (Cezanne), observing and interpreting the natural world through relationships of color, value, shapes, and brushstrokes.  I am inspired by the visual world around me:  the effect of light, color relationships, and interesting relationships of shapes.  Landscape, the human form, and portraiture are the specific imagery that inspire me. 

Ellen is a graduate of Mass College of Art. She has continued studies with various workshops and ateliers.  She has exhibited in various regional shows, winning awards for paintings and drawings.  Her work is in private collections in New England.