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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

Ellen Leigh ~ Michigan fine artist in Clinton, Tecumseh, Ann Arbor, Saline, Northville, Livonia, and other areas. Call for free consultation.

“The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without the work.”

~Emile Zola

"In Memory" by Ellen Leigh 39 x 25

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” Henry Ward Beecher

Out here in rural Michigan, I am surrounded by the beauty of the land and nature, the peace and serenity of a quieter life, and I try to evoke those feelings in my paintings. I am inspired by nature and the beauty of God’s creation. I take a lot of photographs that I use as reference for my work, but fine art captures the beauty around us better than any photograph ever could.

A painting starts with an inspiring scene or combination of scenes, an idea, a feeling. Working from the background to the foreground in acrylic paints, I am able to layer glazes and brush strokes on the canvas rather quickly. Glazes create a very beautiful and surreal depth to my work. Because the paints dry quickly, I am able to complete a painting in my studio in a matter of days.

Those who enjoy art for its ability to transport them to a different, more peaceful place and time will best appreciate my interpretation of landscapes and scenes. Commissioned works capture memories of people, places and pets and are treasured for a lifetime.

Be inspired by the fine artistry and murals of Michigan artist Ellen Leigh
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
window wall murals

Window Scene Wall Murals

Posted on June 28, 2006February 19, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

No window? No problem. A window can be painted just about anywhere. Window scene wall murals magically expand a space and give the illusion of the out doors. Window frames can be painted to coordinate with the room’s real trim, [ . . . ]

Posted in landscape, muralsTagged bathroom, landscape, mural, window muralsLeave a comment
Canvas cutout murals by Ellen Leigh

Ahoy Matey! Canvas Cutout Murals

Posted on June 28, 2006February 20, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

This project was a fun long distance one! Canvas cutout murals: painted on canvas, the portholes and cannonball were then cut out and shipped to another state and applied by the homeowner just like wallpaper. They add so much to  [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, inspiration, muralsTagged boys, children, pirateLeave a comment
beach wall murals by Ellen Leigh

Beach Wall Murals Finished!!!

Posted on February 3, 2006February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I finally finished the beach wall murals at the Garden City Hospital today! It was a wonderful experience from day one. They even let me use a gurney cart to haul all of my equipment to the room I would [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, commercial, muralsTagged beach, children's, commercial, murals1 Comment
Marble barrel ceiling painted by Ellen Leigh

Marble Barrel Ceiling

Posted on December 27, 2005February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

This is one of the most rewarding projects I worked on in 2005. It’s a marble barrel ceiling (6 feet wide and 25 feet long) in a hallway between the living room and dining room in a large home. I [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspirationTagged ceiling, faux, marble, medallion1 Comment
train wall murals by Ellen Leigh

I’ve been working on the Railroad!

Posted on December 9, 2005February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Little boy’s rooms are so much fun to do! This little boy adores trains, just like his Daddy, so here are some photos of the train wall murals I painted in his room this week. Right across from the door, [ . . . ]

Posted in Children, landscape, muralsTagged bedroom, boys, mural, trainLeave a comment
Paris window view mural

Paris Window View Mural

Posted on November 30, 2005February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

The walls and ceiling are faux finished to look like an old french garret, complete with a few cracks painted in. The Paris window view mural just completes the room. I loved this project! I was asked to paint a [ . . . ]

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The Old Homestead 16 x 20 fine art painting by Ellen Leigh farm hous artwork

The Farm house

Posted on November 23, 2005February 21, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Farm House Painting I just finished framing this farm house painting featuring a lovely old homestead. It’s a wedding gift for a lovely couple, and I hope they like it as much as I do. Of course I had to [ . . . ]

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Golf course wall mural by Ellen Leigh

Wanna go Golfing?

Posted on November 20, 2005February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Golf Course Wall Mural Last month I had the opportunity to paint this smaller golf course wall mural for a new client on a subject I know practically nothing about, but the client was an expert. She is a Golf [ . . . ]

Posted in landscape, muralsTagged golf, mural4 Comments

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Original art by Ellen Leigh can be seen in many local homes and businesses, as well as in western Michigan, Ohio, Colorado and Wisconsin. I am also available for fine art commissions.

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