ARTWALKER Artist Biography

Jacquie Ellis

Born in Auckland, New Zealand 1961
1995 - first attempt at oils - training at Nathan Homestead night classes. Painting became a passion. Continuation of classes for 18 months. Teachers were Dawn Elliott and Bruce Potter - both professional painters.

Summer Exhibition at the Downtown Hilton Gallery, Auckland - 3 paintings exhibited (1998).

Exhibiting in the Tokoroa Art Awards (1998), North Shore Art Awards (1998), New Zealand Herald Art

Exhibition (1998 and 1999), Thames Art Exhibition (1997 and 1998).

Art in Motion trailer designed and built to our specifications for public exhibiting of artworks. First show Feb 1999. Excellent public response.

Pastel paintings first exhibited 1999. Self-taught.

59 artworks sold in 1999 (both oil and pastel).

From the artist ...
Ever since I can remember I have had a fascination for the sea and its surroundings. Long walks on the beach, especially after a storm, would lead to a discovery of shells, seaweeds, sea and plant life. The clouds would create a mystical atmosphere, waves crashing, and the sea mist dampening my hair. The beach would be deserted and the seagulls crying in the sky. It is these moments that I have tried to reflect in many of my paintings. Moments of mood from the sea, stormy days and calm days, sunny days while walking around the shore and rocks.

The grandeur of mountains, the whiteness of the snow, and the green lush forests of New Zealand are superb subjects for paintings. New Zealand has some of the most beautiful and wildest landscape in the world, and much of it is reflected in my art. With close observation to the world around, there is a never-ending plethora of subjects.
Pour a little of your soul into each art work and you will create a masterpiece.

Jacquie Ellis Born in Auckland, New Zealand 1961 1995 - first attempt at oils - training at Nathan Homestead night classes. Painting became a passion. Continuation of classes for 18 months. Teachers were Dawn Elliott and Bruce Potter - both professional painters. Summer Exhibition at the Downtown Hilton Gallery, Auckland - 3 paintings exhibited (1998). Exhibiting in the Tokoroa Art Awards (1998), North Shore Art Awards (1998), New Zealand Herald Art Exhibition (1998 and 1999), Thames Art Exhibition (1997 and 1998). Art in Motion trailer designed and built to our specifications for public exhibiting of artworks. First show Feb 1999. Excellent public response. Pastel paintings first exhibited 1999. Self-taught. 59 artworks sold in 1999 (both oil and pastel). From the artist ... Ever since I can remember I have had a fascination for the sea and its surroundings. Long walks on the beach, especially after a storm, would lead to a discovery of shells, seaweeds, sea and plant life. The clouds would create a mystical atmosphere, waves crashing, and the sea mist dampening my hair. The beach would be deserted and the seagulls crying in the sky. It is these moments that I have tried to reflect in many of my paintings. Moments of mood from the sea, stormy days and calm days, sunny days while walking around the shore and rocks. The grandeur of mountains, the whiteness of the snow, and the green lush forests of New Zealand are superb subjects for paintings. New Zealand has some of the most beautiful and wildest landscape in the world, and much of it is reflected in my art. With close observation to the world around, there is a never-ending plethora of subjects. Pour a little of your soul into each art work and you will create a masterpiece.

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