My name is Ellen and I have been an artist in heart & soul since I was born.
Always looking at the world thru creative & loving eyes, has kept my life interesting.
I am in the "Wise-Woman" years of my life. My givashit factor has gone out the window & my creative processes have gone from a steady creek to a constant river. From imagining all the different ideas over the years, I have lost the fear of others opinions and have finally let all those wonderful ideas flow thru my fingers & into my cuttings & paintings. Isn't life grand!
In 2006 I joined the Guild of American Papercutters (GAP). In 2007 one of the members put a call out for cuttings for a fundraiser for St. Jude's Hospital - 100 Hearts for Hope. I donated Checkered Hearts to be auctioned on eBay. The original piece & the cards generated a large donation to St. Jude's Hospital.
My husband's job has taken him around the country for the last 11 years. In March 2007 I joined him on the road in our 5th Wheel RV. The best thing about being an artist is that no matter where I go, it travels with me. Thank heaven for computers, the internet & cell phones. They keep me in touch with my family and offer me the opportunity to meet other artists and to show & sell my work.
My pieces vary from colorful, to simple designs, to very detailed works. I go wherever my visions take me. From the beginning of an idea to the final image the finished design is always a delightful surprise.
Many of my ideas come from nature. We love to backpack & canoe & I have many photos to use for inspiration. I love the Pennsylvania Dutch Designs and enjoy being inspired by them. My husband's father's family is from Germany and live in Amish country, PA.
Enjoy my work. It is filled with love & joy.
Smiles - ellen k S Lengel