The Art of Ellen Boulanger

	Artist Statement Creativity is my source of spirituality, a kind of meditation, a way to shut the hasty world outside and enter into a state of complete utter absorption. I have always created visual art whenever I could. Painting weaving, photography, stained glass, and kiln fired glass were art forms that I turned to throughout my life. Then I was introduced to plein air painting and I was hooked. I paint the views that surround me to capture a moment in time, to record the ever changing scenery, whether it be a seasonal or a man-made transformation. I paint to give voice to the pigments applied to my canvas, each painting a challenge and a never ending learning experience. I paint to bring my love of color and brush stroke to those who enjoy the music it conveys.
	Artist Biography Ellen grew up in Utah, then after graduating from High School she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to pursue a computer career, as well as study various forms of art. Her paintings have been exhibited in shows and open studios throughout Sonoma County. Ellen has attended the painting workshops of Timothy Horn and Ovanes Berberian.