Hi, I’m Ellen.
One of the ways I express my creativity is through ethereal, multi-dimensional paintings that invite you into my dream-like worlds….
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About ELLEN
I am a South African-born writer, artist and filmmaker, currently residing in Arizona. I was educated in South Africa and Britain and immigrated with my family to the USA in 1987.
I have also been a game inventor, advertising consultant, hydroponic farmer, special education teacher, television scriptwriter (adult documentary and children’s animation), college instructor (English, Humanities, Creative Writing) and co-publisher of a college press.
I began painting about 12 years ago and my art has been exhibited in a number of galleries. I am the author of more than a dozen published books ranging from fiction/fantasy to poetry and non-fiction, many of which I have illustrated. It has been my pleasure to have written and lectured extensively on the subjects of creativity.
Media & Interviews
On Reno Tahoe Tonight
Ellen discusses creativity and inspirations with fellow writer/artist Jill Glenn and show host Oliver X. You can read about both Jill and Oliver in CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CREATIVITY.
On Arizona Originals
Ellen discusses creativity, perfectionism, balancing the practical with the possible, and the importance of taking action and moving forward.
You can see the full post here.
Online Gallery
Connect with Ellen’s teachings and with her ethereal, multi-dimensional paintings. View her art, buy products & prints.
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Books
Hone your skills with Ellen’s insights on creativity and self exploration.
A Fantasist & A Scientist in Conversation
The World of Glimpse
Conversations about Creativity
Have You Ever Had a Hunch
I Touched a Star In My Dream Last Night
PRAISE FOR ELLEN
ART
I have completely fallen in love with Ellen’s creative perspective of the world. Her pieces inspire me to add more color and creativity to my life.
CREATIVITY
[An] insight and perception that made me reach deep inside myself and pull out my potential.
BOOKS
The World of Glimpse … the full frontal sensory barrage is unlike anything I’ve encountered outside of Walt Disney’s Fantasia – yet this is a book!
Blog
CORONAVIRUS: WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT
Real unselfishness consists of sharing the interests of others.George SantayanaWe are indeed living in uncharted territory. This social distancing during the time of the Coronavirus is not going to be easy but understandably, it is the best thing we can each do for each other, especially, if...
Think Lavender and Lilac
Lavender’s blue, dilly dilly, lavender’s green,When I am king, dilly dilly, you shall be my queen:English Folk Song & Nursery RhymeLavender and Lilac – two very similar colors but also different: Lavender is a clear violet - more on the blue side than the red - while Lilac has a pale...
THINK MAGENTA
I make out a school bus…glowing orange, green, magenta, lavender, chlorine blue, every fluorescent pastel imaginable in thousands of designs.Tom WolfMagenta is a beautiful name and one that is worthy of the richness of its color. How did the name originate? It wasn't always called magenta....
THINK COPPER
An intense copper calm, like a universal lotus, was more and more unfolding its noiseless measureless leaves upon the sea.Herman MelvilleHow amazing it is to behold a copper sunset over the ocean! How interesting it is that such a sunset is a frequent occurrence near water and there's a...
Videos
Welcome to the World of Glimpse
Ellen gives a brief overview of her book and video of The World of Glimpse, a theatrical, humorous fantasy realm of Joy, Luminous Color and Creativity inhabited by the Glimpsibles. Let your imagination take hold and join her where negativity and positivity collide.
Songs and Sounds of the Universe
If you shut your eyes,
you’ll hear
some cosmic verse…
songs and sounds of the Universe.
Our Earth, Our Choice
We can if we choose, try to preserve the precious and glorious biodiversity of our planet for our children, their children – and for all the species and ecosystems with whom we coexist.