Sydney Ellison

My dream is to travel the world and to paint what I have seen. To somehow communicate the beauty of this world but with loose brushstrokes. I am inspired by the mystery that this world has to offer. These paintings are about my longing to learn more about God and to focus on the good even in the midst of the hardships around us. 

Most of my artwork comes from the photographs I have taken while traveling. My subjects have come from places such as Iceland, Uganda, El Salvador and Poland. The subjects I am most drawn to are landscapes, animals and portraits. While I try to stay close to the original image, I love using bold colors and thick brushstrokes in my work.  

I work with oil on canvas mostly but I also work with watercolor and printmaking. Using a variety of mediums keeps me experimenting and exploring new possibilities for future work. 

I am originally from Annapolis, Maryland but now call Nashville, Tennessee home. Please contact me if you are interested in a piece or if you would like to commission a piece!