Ellen Fuller

36" x 48" Acrylic on Canvas

This painting was based on photographs I took in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. As tourists were appreciating the vast gorgeous vistas of the canyon I was on my knees taking photos of the wooden barricade. I was fascinated by the shapes and textures of the wood and decided only to use black and white paint for this painting because I felt color might weaken the dramatic effect of the wood’s nuanced surfaces. By taking away color I was able to concentrate on the minute details, composition, and brush stoke, which gave me a complete understanding of the barks’ fascinating textures. I painted values intuitively, as I went along, contrasting darks against lights to create visual interest while establishing the illusion of depth. I intentionally used a light value to draw the viewers attention to the piece of wood that looks like a bird, creating a focal point.

I also titled this painting “Insanity” because of the challenge I confronted in capturing an enormous range of intricate details. I continually push the limits of my innate skill and creative vision.

24" x 30" Acrylic on Canvas

I am currently working on a series of paintings of wood. This one is also based on photographs I took in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.

48" x 72'" Acrylic on Canvas

This dead Pinon Tree was on a hill near my home and I was intrigued by its desolate feeling. It fell onto a dirt road and a neighbor dragged it to the other side of the road. The story of this tree is in my video. 

36” x 48” Acrylic on Canvas

These are my favorite trees. I went to Bishop Ca and fell in love with all the twisted gnarly wood. This is part of my tree series.

36” x 48” Acrylic on Canvas.

I am fascinated by trees and their bark.

36” x 48” Acrylic on Canvas

I was captivated by the bark of this tree contrasted against the bluest sky.

30” x 40” Acrylic on Canvas

Tsankawi is one of my favorite places to hike. This dead tree fascinated me. I loved the starkness or the tree contrasted against the blue sky. My goal was to convey the same sense of wonder and beauty that I experience on location.

11” x 14” Acrylic on Canvas

I’ve been drawn to this tree whenever I visit this ancient site, which was occupied during the 15th and 16th century. One walks over a volcanic mesa visiting ruins and petroglyphs.

[SOLD] 18" x 24" Acrylic on Canvas

I wanted this painting to feel steamy and misty.

9" x 12" Acrylic on Canvas

This was  the first time I painted icicles  and it was challenging.