Ellie Dean is a self taught contemporary artist based in Bedfordshire, England. Her work is bold and expressive, combining realism with abstraction through oil, acrylic, textured pastes, and gold leaf.

Inspired by nature, colour, and emotion, Ellie creates work that feels alive with movement and energy. She often incorporates symbolic elements such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and umbrellas throughout her paintings, representing freedom, hope, and resilience.

Ellie begins by layering various textured pastes, then paints the portrait in oil, keeping it smooth and detailed. She next develops the background with vibrant acrylics. The contrast between the smooth black and white portrait and the raised, bold, textured surfaces surrounding, gives her work a striking, three dimensional quality.

Ellie aims to create statement pieces that transform spaces and moods. Art that uplifts, inspires and connects with people.