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Fine art in Clinton, Michigan

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Giving Hope for the Future ~ mural for a shelter

Giving Hope for the Future ~ mural for a shelter

Posted on June 27, 2016August 2, 2016 by Ellen Leigh

Invisible City Every year my church sets aside several days to give help and hope to local people who need it. Called Invisible City, it is meant to meet some of the needs of people in the area who, because [ . . . ]

Posted in inspiration, muralsTagged lettering, muralLeave a comment
Love this pretty little table! Handpainted with a White Troated Sparrow, nest with eggs and the refrain from a favorite old hymn. https://www.ellenleigh.com/hand-painted-bird-artwork/

Hand Painted Bird Artwork

Posted on April 20, 2015April 10, 2017 by Ellen Leigh

Another pretty little table for sale As a backyard birder, I enjoy attracting songbirds to my garden to observe. I used to see White Throated Sparrows regularly at my feeders in my old garden, so when inspiration struck to use [ . . . ]

Posted in For Sale, furnitureTagged bird, eggs, furniture, lettering, nest, table2 Comments
Hand Painted sign artwork on a sign board for a local business. Mural by Ellen Leigh

Sign of the Times ~ sign artwork for a new office

Posted on November 10, 2014February 7, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

New office, new sign artwork makes a great accent piece. What an awesome idea to include the company name and slogan as part of a very unique business decor. It really makes a statement, and yet the look is very [ . . . ]

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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
Disguised electrical access cover- 'tile' by Ellen Leigh

Pewabic Wall

Posted on November 9, 2011February 14, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Just a small project, but a nice way to dress up a wall. See that leaf tile below the quote? The one that looks like a Pewabic Pottery tile? That is not only a pretty little design element, but is [ . . . ]

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Hand lettered scripture. Mural by Ellen Leigh Psalm 23 artwork

The Writing on the Wall

Posted on August 16, 2011February 26, 2015 by Ellen Leigh

Psalm 23 Artwork Such a nice simple project. Two lines of Psalm 23, seemingly casually placed on a wall. However you want to do it, the homeowner says, then I’ll hang some art next to it. Now this could be [ . . . ]

Posted in Decor and Design, inspiration, murals, WIPTagged lettering, psalm 23, scripture1 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 [ . . . ]

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