ELLEN MacEWAN

Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, Ellen was passionate about art from an early age. Her early affinity for drawing was matched only by her love of horses, which frequently appeared in her art and still do to this day. Under the mentorship of local artist Rhonda McEnroe, Ellen honed her skills in pastels and oil painting. She then studied the intersection of art and psychology at the University of Richmond, enhanced by fine art studies abroad in Florence and Barcelona. Ellen’s early career focused on representational art, especially commissioned equine and pet portraits in oil, graphite and watercolor. In 2016, she relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona. She draws endless inspiration from the harsh yet beautiful desert landscapes. These elements vividly color her current work with desert-inspired palettes and motifs. The birth of her daughter in 2022 marked a transformative period in Ellen's life and work. Motherhood deepened her intuition and thus her connection to her art, pushing her creations towards more abstract, expressive realms that reflected her personal growth. Her process became more intuitive, and her work began to reflect the deeper connection with her nurturing soul and creative energy.

BA in Expressive Psychology, University of Richmond

ELLEN MacEWAN

EMAIL: macewancreative@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.ellenmacewan.com

INSTAGRAM: @macewancreative