Palette Knife Oil Paintings
A selection of work is currently on display at Joebella Coffee in Atascadero. Drop by for a great cup of joe and some of your favorite Central Coast palette knife art!
Another collection of originals is up at the Flying Goat Tasting & Art Salon in Lompoc from June through July 2026. Stop in for some exceptional Pinot and Bubbles and stay to enjoy some Ellison originals.
I would love to send show updates and announcements of new work direct to your email. More informal snapshots sometimes go on my Instagram linked below.
These oils are a reflection of everyday experiences in my Central Coast backyard, captured dramatically on smooth wood panels. Each new work comes from a personal memory—walks with family and friends and sunrise hikes to unexpected drives through beautiful sunsets and unanticipated views of the gloriously ordinary. I hope you enjoy!
I paint directly on wood panels using only a palette knife, a style aimed at capturing the interplay of harmonious colors, organic shapes, and the fluid dynamism found in nature. Subtle variations of color, applied fluidly in one sitting, allow different hues to intermix and unify across a piece. If you are interested in a commission, please reach out through the form above!
Pieces toward the top of the gallery are typically available, priced as marked. Please contact me through the form above for purchase, and I will reach out for pickup/shipping & payment. Thanks! 8.75% local sales tax will be added.
