ABOUT
No matter what Elaine has done in her life, she’s always tried to embrace her endless creativity and passion. It’s in her DNA.
She had a diverse career as a marketing and branding consultant, copywriter, graphic designer, author, professional speaker, singer-songwriter, educator, television show host, and nonprofit executive. She studied music and art as part of her education, graduating with an honors Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees.
Born in London, Ontario (Canada), she grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and lived in Toronto, Ontario for 30 years. She relocated to Arizona in 2004, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2014. She holds dual citizenship.
During her youth, she always thought she’d be a performer on stage, singing original songs to audiences everywhere. At the time, there were fewer women succeeding in popular music. She did some demo recordings and performed in coffee houses. When that didn’t pan out, she accepted it and moved on, finding different outlets for her creativity.
When she picked up a paintbrush again, she had no idea what would come of it. There was no one more surprised – that she could actually produce appealing art! Since then, many of her paintings have been selected for exhibits and sold online. She has also donated several pieces to charities for fundraising auctions and displays.
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Artist Statement
Visual art is a natural extension of the many creative outlets I’ve pursued during my life and career. Expressing myself this way taps into my sense of childlike wonder and exploration. I become engrossed in the process as it takes me to a place of peace and balance, unencumbered by expectations.
I sometimes use my own photographs as a reference, in addition to those by photographers who permit me to paint their images in my own style. My work is rooted in nature – landscapes and botanical subjects, especially those from the Sonoran Desert, North American environments, and places I visit. I try to capture the essence of these places with authenticity and care, frequently using bold, saturated colors—greens, purples, oranges, browns, and blues – to create a sense of vibrancy and life.
My style often incorporates post-Impressionistic touches – loose brushwork, visible strokes, and a focus on capturing the feeling of a moment rather than photographic detail. My goal is to transcend the limits of time, capturing a place and moment forever, transporting people into my paintings while enabling them to engulf the mood, scene, and emotion through light, color, and dimension.
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