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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
fine art prints of original photographs by Ellen Leigh man cave decor ideas

Finishing the Man Cave~ decor ideas

Posted on April 7, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Whew! We finally finished up the decor in the ‘Man Cave’ bathroom. Al likes to take photos of roads along the way in our travels. He has a nice sized collection of them. It was always my intent to display [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspiration, murals, Personal, PhotographyTagged faux, garage, grunge, man cave, Photography2 Comments

Attention to detail ~ceiling medallion

Posted on April 2, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Little things can make a big impact. This project was referred to me by a local interior designer- the client purchased a new chandelier for their dining room, had a plaster ceiling medallion that had been there for years, and [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspirationTagged faux, medallion, metallicLeave a comment
Updated closet wall with hand lettered name in a teen girl's room by Ellen Leigh

Changing the Look~ a teen girl’s room

Posted on April 2, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

This past week, I spent some time in the land of all things pink and frilly. I was asked to give a little girl’s room a more mature early teen look. The room was already beautifully painted by another artist. [ . . . ]

Posted in ChildrenTagged children's, faux, girls, letteringLeave a comment
blue and gold decor ideas

Someone’s in the Kitchen, part two

Posted on March 26, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

I was finally able to get back to a recent project I did using some blue and gold decor ideas and get some photographs of the completed work this past week-end. The homeowner had their furniture and window valances reupholstered [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, fauxTagged decor, family room, faux, kitchen2 Comments
painted stripes on soffit by Ellen Leigh

Small Details… Painted Stripes

Posted on March 26, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

…can make a big difference. If you think back to a small project I did back in January that I blogged about in Family Diner, I ended the post by saying the opposite side of the kitchen definitely needed something [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, furniture, muralsTagged canvas, distressed, furniture, kitchen, mural, stripesLeave a comment
abused distressed cabinets by Ellen Leigh

Help, we’re being abused!

Posted on March 25, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

When my client decided to update her laundry room and have a granite counter installed, she saw no reason to replace the existing cabinets. She knew I could give them any look she really wanted to have. Why replace perfectly [ . . . ]

Posted in faux, furniture, inspirationTagged cabinets, distressed, doors, laundry roomLeave a comment
Window Mural painted on a bathroom wall. Mountainous meadow and stream on view. Mural by Ellen Leigh

A new look for an old favorite

Posted on March 23, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Powder Room Decor Update Every now and then it is necessary to update the look of a home to keep things current. Decor goes out of style, things wear out, or you just want a change. A client of mine [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, furniture, landscapeTagged bathroom, cabinets, faux, mural, window muralLeave a comment
City-ish man cave bathroom by Ellen Leigh

Man Cave Bathroom

Posted on March 8, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Below are some shots taken during this week’s Man Cave Bathroom project. As the one remaining white room in the condo, it really needed an awesome look, and since it is primarily used by the guy of the house, I [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, murals, WIPTagged bathroom, faux, man cave, muralLeave a comment
Colors and materials for the next big project

Someone’s in the Kitchen~ decor ideas

Posted on February 3, 2012February 13, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

There’s a new project coming up with the loveliest family. I’ve met with them a couple of times already on their kitchen, breakfast area, laundry room and family room  project. Initially, they were interested in pricing on the same technique [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspirationTagged family room, faux, kitchenLeave a comment
Really cool diner sign in a kitchen

Family Diner ~ Kitchen Arch Lettering

Posted on January 25, 2012February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Moving on to the kitchen area in my client’s home, we finished up (for now anyhoo) the antique signage projects on the list this week. Above is the arch over the range that just cried out for some fun details [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, faux, inspiration, murals, WIPTagged dining room, distressed, furniture, kitchen, mural1 Comment

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This web site was designed to be a way to show people what inspires me, how the work I do is created and spark some ideas for their own homes and businesses. Just give me a call or drop me an e-mail to discuss it.

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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