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fine art by Ellen Leigh, an artist and muralist in South East Michigan, Ann Arbor area

Ellen Leigh

Fine art in Clinton, Michigan

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Rainbow bridge mural detail of Westie

I need a muralist, STAT!!!

Posted on October 1, 2010February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Rainbow Bridge Mural So there I was, leisurely planning my day, when the phone rang. It was a veterinary hospital across town looking for a muralist to paint a Rainbow Bridge Mural for their grand opening tomorrow! It seems the scheduled [ . . . ]

Posted in commercial, muralsTagged commercial, dog portrait, emergency, veterinarian1 Comment
day care library murals- fun design

Spelling Bees

Posted on October 1, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Day Care Library Murals Yesterday I got to go back to the day care center and work on another fun project in the freshly painted library. It was a blast to listen to the kids playing all day and see their little [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, commercial, inspirationTagged bees, cartoon, children's, day careLeave a comment
Outdoor cartoon murals in a day care center beach theme

Ready, Step, Grow!

Posted on August 20, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Outdoor Cartoon Murals This week I spent every day working in the most wonderful day care center: Ready, Step, Grow. Already very child friendly with lots of colorful toys, fun things to play on, and a terrific staff of caregivers, [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, commercialTagged cartoon, children, day careLeave a comment
On the Bike detail of a larger Flamboyan tree mural showing the owners on their motorcycle riding down the road in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rican Nursery

Posted on July 27, 2010February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

 Flamboyan Tree Mural I never knew this species of tree existed before I met this lovely expectant couple. It’s a ‘Flamboyan’ tree, native to Puerto Rico. In doing my research for the project, it is absolutely gorgeous! Just covered with [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, landscape, nurseryTagged children, landscape, nurseryLeave a comment
Toasted Oak Grill & Market Murals

Toasted Oak Grill & Market Murals

Posted on July 20, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Last month I was invited back to the Toasted Oak Grill & Market for additional painting work on more blackboards. You can read about my previous work here. It’s a bit of a challenge to paint on a chalkboard, it doesn’t [ . . . ]

Posted in commercial, inspirationTagged chalkboard, restaurant, signageLeave a comment
Make-up Vanity updated wwith colorful finish and theatrical stencil by Ellen Leigh

Theatrical Vanity Makeover

Posted on June 4, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Look what someone tossed out one day! Good thing I have a keen eye for possibilities. It needed a bit of repair, but otherwise it was in pretty good condition and sturdy. It just needed a vanity makeover. Unbelievable that [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, furniture, PersonalTagged furniture, theater2 Comments
cottage style deck furniture- pretty bench

Cottage Style Deck Furniture

Posted on May 27, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

What a fun creative project! This client had a special request- ‘new’ cottage style deck furniture, made to look somewhat worn and well used with a cottage like feel to it. Their deck has seen better days, but they are [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, furnitureTagged distressed, faux, furnitureLeave a comment
Toasted Oak sign- logo

Toasted Oak Signs

Posted on May 17, 2010February 16, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I had an interesting challenge last week- to paint some signage and quotes on new chalkboards for the local restaurant Toasted Oak and have it look like it was done in chalk. Doesn’t sound too difficult, does it? Did I [ . . . ]

Posted in commercial, inspirationTagged lettering, logo, restaurant, signageLeave a comment
French Shops Street SceneWall Murals by Ellen Leigh

On a street in Paris

Posted on April 24, 2010February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

French Shops Wall Murals I have returned from the streets of Paris! What fun to immerse myself in the flavor of the city of lights, the french language, and remember my long ago trip to see the ‘Tour Eiffel’.  I [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspiration, muralsTagged cityscape, french, kitchen, Paris, shop windows5 Comments
French Shops Street SceneWall Murals by Ellen Leigh

Street Scene

Posted on April 16, 2010February 18, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Street Scene Wall Murals I spent most of the week in Grand Rapids, Michigan working on this really fun project. Long working days, but since I’m not commuting back across state except on the week-end, what else was there to [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, murals, WIPTagged cityscape, mural, ParisLeave a comment

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