Elissa Ball

 

I've been painting since I took my first oil painting class at age 10. I first sold a painting at age 16. For years my artistic endeavors took a backseat to work, marriage, and parenting.

 

My paintings focus on sorting through and expressing my inner world. Over time, I have shifted more to landscapes, flowers, and brighter colors. Now, I tend to put more emphasis on beauty.

 

Today I paint mostly in acrylics. Many of my paintings are based on the photographs taken during long-distance bicycling and hiking.