Ellen Andreassen

September 2024

Born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba I grew up and spent most of my life in the Stony Plain, Alberta area. I trained as a Graphic Designer and worked in that field for a few years before finding my passion as a fine artist, and art educator.  I teach art classes for children, youth and adults. I also facilitate art  programs for adults living with dementia and their support person. 

In my own art practice I make paintings and drawings of the landscape. I find inspiration everywhere; a clump of grass, a few ordinary trees by the side of the road or branches by a lake. Seeking to reflect my love of the natural world, I want to convey my impressions of the landscape in a particular moment in time. I work mainly in oils but also use charcoal and watercolors. 

My paintings have been displayed at the McMullen Gallery, the Naess Gallery and the Walterdale Theatre in Edmonton and have are in private and public collections. I'm a juried member of the Alberta Society of Artists. Please view my work at ellena.andreassen@instagram.com