Ellen Paquette

Painting, Mixed Media,  Warren PA

I combine my love for animals and fascination with Renaissance art by painting detailed portraits of creatures inspired by 15th and 16th-century portraiture. My goal is to highlight the natural dignity and intelligence of wild creatures, with a growing focus on endangered and threatened species.
The imagery in my work is fueled by some of my favorite topics -- art, history, folklore, the natural world, textiles, historic costume, trompe l'oeil techniques, and subtle visual humor. I aim to create portraits that convey not only the unique personalities of the subjects but also plant visual seedlings that empower the viewer to build their own entertaining biographies for these creatures.

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A Conspiracy of Ravens, 6.75 x 19 acrylic, $480 framed original, $170 canvas print

Hedgerow Labyrinth, 10 x 10 acrylic, $325 original on canvas, $25 print

Badger's Labyrinth, 6 x 8 acrylic, $250 original, $30 print

Batsheba, 8 x 10 acrylic, $495 framed original, $30 print

Anjali, 8 x 10 acrylic, $500 framed original, $30 print

MacLeod of Lewis, 8 x 10 acrylic, $495 framed original, $30 print

MacPuffin, 8 x 10 acrylic, $480 framed original, $30 print

Moon Grackle, 4 x 6 acrylic, $135 original

Osku, 8 x 10 acrylic, $500 framed original