Ellen Nelson

My work as an artist draws heavily from my experiences in grappling with the unknown. Inspired by the mystical within the ordinary and driven by a passion for understanding, my oil paintings seek to find the beauty, truth, and meaning in the chaotic patterns of everyday life.

I use colors, patterns, and objects that are nostalgic, joyful, or powerful, with the hope that my final pieces will offer viewers moments of respite from the weight of the world.

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