Inspired Mural and fine artist in Plymouth Michigan. There is always a project being completed in the studio, or on location, yours can be next on the to-do list! Be sure to contact me for a consultation.
e-mail: eleigh.creates @gmail.com
e-mail: eleigh.creates @gmail.com
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- Affiliation:
- Ellen Leigh Interiors
- Location:
- Plymouth, MI, 48170
- Phone:
- 734-420-5393
- Birthday:
- March 12, 1956
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Decorative wall finishesCreated about 9 months ago
MuralsCreated about 9 months ago
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my paletteAlthough I only got to work on these murals two days this week, I am really happy with the progress so far. Because of their size, at 10 feet by 10 feet, it takes quite a while to layer on each color, rubbing and layering the glazes into the concrete block wall. Tough on the brushes, to...
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Things were just starting to shape up last Friday when I had to pack away my tools, brushes and paints until this Thursday, when I can at last get back to work on my latest mural. I didn't want to leave you hanging so below is how it looks currently:It's starting to look a bit like stained glass....
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I'm completely overhauling my professional Facebook page- it was too confusing to have my main identity and my business page have the same name (I am blonde after all). My apologies- but if you had already fanned me, you probably are gonna hafta do it again. I hope this clears up a few issues peo...
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Ellen Leigh I'm starting over with a new page- same company, full name... so if you are a 'fan' please go to the new page and 'fan me again. Thanks a bunch!
The annual member exhibition will take place in two parts this year due to such a large participant out pouring over the summer. The first exhibition will be on November 8- 29, 2009 - reception November 8 from 3-5 pm. The second part of the exhibition will be on December 6 - 27, 2009- the rece...
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Finally! I got to start on this mural project this past Monday! I've been looking forward to it for quite a while- since late May actually, and hope to have it finished before Thanksgiving if all goes well. I've got 5 days to work on it this week, two next week and 3 before Thanksgiving, and I'm...
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Cool collecton of vidios if you like Vincent Van Gogh as much as I do:Hope you enjoy!
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I am really happy with how this turned out! I have had some great comments on it so far- much appreciated! This particular painting is not for sale, but since I have so many great memories of scenes in Colorado and reference photos to work from, I'll be painting all of the beautiful scenes floa...
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Back in the studio again today before heading out to get some supplies. Only small details really remain to be added in. The differences between the two photos are pretty minor, but essentially I think it may be done. I'll wait for a couple of days, look at it a few times and see if anything se...
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Today, I was able to spend quite a bit of time in the studio, didn't photograph after every step, but have a couple of new ones to show you how things are progressing. OK, this is where I left off yesterday, the above photo. I added it to this post for comparison to todays work. Much of the morn...
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After looking at my photos on Saturday, I was not happy with the shadows on the meadow- they were too flat and horizontal in direction. I felt that they should be on a slight angle toward the viewer, so much of the day was spent reworking the shadows and meadow grasses to fit the angle I had in m...
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I am so proud....look what my 11 year old did! He loves Halloween and can't wait to Trick-or-Treat later today. Happy Halloween to all....hope you enjoy the festivities. ~ You can sign up to receive your VIP Smart Decorating package for FREE (this includes interior decorating tips conveniently e-...
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I barely had a chance to work in the studio on this yesterday, but did manage to at least take a photograph when I finished for the day. Today's part day work in the studio is below: The beginnings of a dirt road at the base of the hills, and the river continuing alongside. A few big boulders, mo...
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No, I don't do Yoga. I'm a wimp. I admire those dedicated souls who commune with their bodies with this form of exercise.I'm still working on my Silhouette Sky series. The last few I've added the human figure. My thoughts were on balance when doing this piece. I'm a lover of balance. Life i...
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Below is a quick pencil sketch of my intended painting- showing lights and darks, shapes, and the overall composition. It's pretty rough, but the painting is fixed in my head already completed, so I really don't need to spend a lot of time on this step. From there, I lightly sketch the compositi...
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Today, I'm trying something new. Not so much the painting I'll be creating, but a new (at least to me)way of showing people what I do for a living.I've started on a new painting today, using photographs that were taken on my recent trip out west- a very enjoyable and wonderful trip! So far, I've ...
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Once again we have been nominated by the Long Island Press in the "Best Artist" category. This is the third year as a company for us to be honored by this newspaper. We have won the title for 2008 and 2009 ! We are very proud to even be nominated again and are looking foward to the results in D...
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I found this on a local blog, and I really like what she says- These are all great things to keep in mind and truly believe in every day:1.Be realistic about your expectations.2.Accept the past, manage the present and work hard towards the future.3.Seek for a ray of light/hope in a negative situa...
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Talk about inspiring!!!! My favorite guy took me on a wonderful trip out west last week to parts of Colorado and Utah and we had an amazing time. We flew into Denver and after spending a little time with my daughter and her beau, we drove off into the mountains and canyons- literally! Together ...
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Recently I was contacted by clients who wanted the feel of a hotel lobby in thier entryway and living room areas. HMMMMM how do we create that breezy, relaxed island atmosphere? We worked together in coming up with ideas that would include murals in 6 built in panels as well as a massive barr...
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We can all appreciate beautiful home furnishings....but have you ever seen such gorgeous details before? I was so amazed when a friend presented me with all of these photos that I just had to share some of them with you.~ You can sign up to receive your VIP Smart Decorating package for FREE (this...
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As many of you know, I'm a sketchbook lover and generally carry one around with me most of the time. I'd gotten a bit out of the habit the last few months because of the multitude of other things going on.Yesterday I participated in a wonderful little Sketchbook workshop that Patti Casteel held ...
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Hi eberydoggy! We had a grrrrate time goin fur walkies in da wuds an stuff on saturdy and sundy dis week. We wuz runrunrunin, an snifsnifsnifin ala da smells. Lotsa dose nastee skwurruls in da wuds tu chase. Dis furst pichur is by da nu sine dey put up sins we wuz heer at dis park last- Pffffffft...
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LG salon , recently opened in Amityville, a lovely high end salon with a big open and inviting floor plan. When you walk in you are greeted with smiles from owners Larry and his wife Nicole, then it's off for color, cut or style whichever you prefer. The salon offers everything from hair cuts ...
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Here are four of the paintings I've been working on in my studio recently. I was inspired by the colors in a small hand thrown vase my favorite guy picked up at a recent pottery open house- loved the colors on it, and while I did use a bit more red and peach tones, I love the effect here. The p...
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Ellen Leigh In the studio again today, putting the finishing touches on some paintings before I start on another set.
I'm part of the Chelsea Painters, a group of 25 men and women who work in a variety of mediums. We meet weekly in Chelsea, Michigan, and are actively involved in art on local, regional, and national levels.We have an exhibit in the Gifts of Art series. One of my pieces in the show is Seasonal ...
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Ellen Leigh What's New at Ellen Leigh Interiors? http://ellenleigh.com/whatsnew.html I like to keep my clients and friends updated on what I've been doing lately, so I spend a bit of time updating a special page on my web site, plus send out newsletters to lead them to it. I just finished uploading this months new page- take a look!
I'm proposing a mural project for a local church, and since I needed to show an entire committee my ideas, smaller sized canvases more or less to scale, seemed the best way to go. I came up with a couple of very different designs, both of which really looked good in the space to dress up the plai...
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This art exhibit is showing through the month of June at the Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron, Ypsilanti, MI. Lynda Schumacher had a camera ready to take my pic with my colored pencil piece "Griffith Park in 1944." There is some fabulous work in this exhibit, so if you are in the area, do sto...
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