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Ellen Leigh

Fine art in Clinton, Michigan

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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
The 23rd Psalm stained glass murals by Ellen Leigh

23rd Psalm Stained Glass Murals

Posted on November 24, 2009February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I am so pleased with how these came out! This was a really fun and challenging project- large scale murals in a basement without windows, painted on concrete block, depicting my interpretation of the 23rd Psalm. The painting part is [ . . . ]

Posted in commercial, inspiration, muralsTagged church, commercial, murals, stained glass3 Comments
Artist working 23rd Psalm Mural by Ellen Leigh.

23rd Psalm Mural~ Work in Progress

Posted on November 12, 2009February 22, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Finally! I got to start on this mural project this past Monday! I’ve been looking forward to it for quite a while- since late May actually, and hope to have it finished before Thanksgiving if all goes well.   I’ve [ . . . ]

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Cartoon Monkeys Wall Mural

Hey, hey, we’re the monkeys!

Posted on July 28, 2009February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Cartoon Monkeys Wall Mural Toooooo cute! A new client asked me to paint this adorable cartoon monkeys wall mural in the guest room she created for her three little granddaughters. Beautiful bright colors, cartoon trees and monkeys to coordinate with [ . . . ]

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A Little Beach 48 x 84 fine art painting by Ellen Leigh depicting a young family and their dog walking on a beach.

Walking on the Beach Painting

Posted on January 7, 2008February 19, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Nearly Finished I’ve been enjoying working on this new beach painting commission I got just before Christmas. Originally the family wanted a wall mural, but is considering moving house in a few years and they don’t want to leave the [ . . . ]

Posted in fine art, inspiration, landscape, muralsTagged beach, fine art, landscape4 Comments

Tuscan Countryside Painting

Posted on October 24, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I had a really hard time leaving this work- When the client contacted me to discuss the project, I was intrigued. She wanted a painting for her den wall, but didn’t want it on canvas- but it needed to be [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, muralsTagged landscape, mural, Tuscan, window murals, wineLeave a comment
how to protect a painted wall mural

What happens when…

Posted on February 27, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

…the kitchen gets an update? (or how to protect a painted wall mural) I originally painted this mural several years ago, and they have always loved it, and still do. The problem was- the homeowners wanted to both repaint the [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, muralsTagged kitchen, mural2 Comments
Ding room cabinet wall mural by Ellen Leigh

Dining Room Cabinet Wall Mural

Posted on February 18, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I was pretty busy this past week painting a very interesting dining room cabinet wall mural: This cabinet is just full of things that have very special meaning to members of the family. Favorite books, hobbies like baking, softball and [ . . . ]

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Wind blown apple tree wall mural by Ellen Leigh

Windblown Apple Tree Wall Mural

Posted on February 10, 2007February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

  This week I had the opportunity to paint a gnarly old wind blown apple tree wall mural in a lovely apartment. The lady was an absolute joy to work for, and had the nicest cat that kept me company [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, muralsTagged dining room, landscape, mural2 Comments
Jack's Superbee part of a larger mural, the owner's classic car viewed through the window of his garage.

A Cute Little Town Mural Painting

Posted on December 16, 2006February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Mural painting is what I do best. When clients come to me with their dreams for their homes, I love working with them to incorporate their ideas into reality. I’ve known this client for years! We originally met when I [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, muralsTagged family, mural, stairs, townLeave a comment

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