Hi, I’m Elaine

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The name Elaine means “torch of light,” and I’ve always felt that reflects my purpose—to illuminate, inspire, and bring warmth through creativity.

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My love for art began early. At 13, I received a Gold Key Scholastic Art Award for a sculpture my teacher submitted, and I knew then that I wanted to dedicate my life to being an artist. A year later, a visit to London’s Tate Gallery introduced me to David Hockney’s bold creativity, sparking an admiration that still fuels my work today.

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I went on to study fine arts at Cornell University, where I immersed myself in painting, photography, and computer graphics while exploring marketing and design. That path led to a long career in graphic design, but I never stopped creating art—my most personal form of expression. For years I hesitated to share it, but now I’m embracing the light fully and offering my work to the world.

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My art is dedicated to bringing vibrant, positive energy into people’s lives. Trees are at the heart of my work—symbols of life’s quiet strength and resilience. Their branches and leaves stretch outward like open hands, forming organic lines that become the very structure of my paintings. Through these forms, I weave together bold colors, vivid patterns, and layered themes of femininity, nature, fashion, culture, and everyday life. Each piece is both deeply personal and universally relatable, an exploration of connection, growth, and unity.

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Thank you for visiting my shop and taking the time to explore my work. I hope my art resonates with you, adds beauty and energy to your space, and becomes part of your own story.

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With love and gratitude,
Elaine