Since Ellen’s first gallery show only six years ago her paintings have evolved with her both as an artist and a carpenter. Smooth wood tones, organic textures with robust colors capture a sense of the unknown and provoke imagination. 

The artist’s creative interest toward painting was triggered by a family tragedy. “In 2005, I had a gut feeling and bought a canvas and started painting despite the fact that I hadn’t created a work on canvas ever before,” says the artist. “Soon after that my mother, the biggest cheerleader for my creative pursuits, entered the worst of her battle with cancer.  I was able to give her the painting she had always encouraged me to create.”  Painting helps me honor that connection to my mother, but recently it has also become expression of solitude and joy. That may be reflected in the brighter colors and fiery nature of some of my landscapes.” 

Born in Queens, NY, Ellen now resides in Sandy Springs, GA and spends approximately four months a year in her hometown Floral Park, NY and in a rustic family cabin in Harriman State Park, NY.   In 2001, she founded her freelance business as a commercial and residential color consultant, muralist, and faux finish specialist.  In addition to RiverWinds Gallery,  she is also in a well-known and respected Georgia gallery. She is also being sold worldwide to corporate and private establishments by a renowned fine art publishing company. Lewis’s works are in private and commercial collections nationally and including private commissions.