Ted Ellis

Ted T. Ellis is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Growing up in the city of New Orleans, one known for its style and artistic exuberance, has inspired him to capture the essence of his subjects in all the glory of its rich cultural heritage. With an extreme dedication to his craft, his style stems, in part from a childhood that exerted an enormous influence on all his paintings. "I prefer to paint subjects that are representative of many facets of American life. Among my many favorites to paint are portraits,, landscapes,, and seascapes."

As a self-taught artist, Ted's style is a blend of realism and impressionism. His artwork is nostalgic and uplifting. From an outdoor baptism, an afternoon tea with friends, or a lawyer arguing his case before a jury, his art celebrate the traditional values of his culture.

Drawing and painting has been a lifelong fascination for Ted. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Dillard University, he could not escape his creative desire to paint and express himself on canvas.

"Such great artists as Edward Bannister, Henry 0. Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Anna Torregano, Arthello Beck, Frank Frazier, Claude Monet, John S. Sargent, and Albert Shaw are but a few whose work I admire and respect, and by which I am deeply moved. Each of these artists, in the way they represent life on the canvas, has contributed to the African American culture. This, too, is my goal."

"To be excellent, to dare to be great at what I love to do, and to make a substantial contribution to the lives, of people who are touched by my art is my dream. I take pride and pleasure in capturing the essence of a particular subject and manifesting it on canvas, knowing that it will last as an eternal memory."