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J S Ellington

Abilene, Texas, United States
Artist (Painting)
Born 1948

I am a native West Texan. My life began with a very linear-logical interest in science and what it can seem to prove. In my twenties, I attended The University of Texas at Austin and earned a degree in pharmacy.

During an ensuing 37-year career as a pharmacist, it slowly began to dawn on me that you can't put God in a test tube. I started turning more toward creative endeavors to find meaning.

I had painted all my life because my mother and her sisters always painted when I was growing up, and I did too. My Aunt Patsy Dolliver spent the most time with me, instilling a passion for art and teaching me to paint as we went. I decided to do my best to apply the" let go and let God" to find out what could express through me as art after I retired from pharmacy.

In the past, I had hurriedly and halfheartedly painted, but I took it up again with more surrender and curiosity, and without the feeling of having to rush (without a job taking up so much time).

I became a resident artist at Studio 13 in Abilene, which is a community of resident artists and associate artists whom I love and admire. My new art interests have afforded me a sense of direction, belonging, passion, and satisfaction that I have not previously known.

I feel that I am able to get my personality out of the way most of the time and let the paintings kind of come to be on their own. I don't "know" how to paint. I feel my way into and through each project. There is great satisfaction in getting to participate in that process. I enjoy realism, surrealism, and abstract art--basically anything to do with color.

On August 6, 2018, my Aunt Patsy Dolliver passed away. She signed her paintings "von." That is the first part of our family name, von Roeder. For the rest of my life, I will place von somewhere in each painting to ackowledge the crucial part she played in my passion for art. "A Shady Country Road" and "A Place to Contemplate Memories" are the first into which I added "von."

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Painting titled "A Shady Country Road" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
A Shady Country Road - Painting, 20x16 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Impressionism, impressionism-603, contemporary decor, country home decor, forest green, free shipping, impressionist art, nature art, nature paintings, Texas Hill Country
"A Shady Country Road"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x16 in

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Painting titled "Color in Orbit" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Color in Orbit - Painting, 18x14 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract paintings, colorful abstract artwork, red abstract, contemporary decor, conversation starter
"Color in Orbit"

Acrylic on Canvas | 18x14 in

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Painting titled "Comfort in the Moon" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Comfort in the Moon - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, blue abstract art, abstract acrylic painting, fine art prints, original artwork, colorful abstract art, canvas art, abstract artwork, contemporary artwork, Moon Art, Lime Green Abstract Art
"Comfort in the Moon"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Peaceful Country" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Peaceful Country - Painting, 20x16 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Living Room Decor, Farmhouse Decor, Original, Original Landscape Painting, Contemporary Art, Landscape Wall Art, Home Decor, Acrylic Painting, Nature Paintings, Cactus Painting, Cactus Art, Country Home Decor, Southern Art, Texas Home Decor
"Peaceful Country"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x16 in

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Painting titled "Becoming" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Becoming - Painting, 36x36 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, purple abstract wall art, purple and blue art, bright artwork, bright abstract art, vivid artwork, square abstract paintings, square paintings, square canvas paintings
"Becoming"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

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Painting titled "Palo Pinto Prairie" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Palo Pinto Prairie - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract art paintings, contemporary decor, contemporary wall decor, country home decor rustic, farmhouse art, impressionist art, nature art, nature paintings, soft pastels, southern art, Texas Hill Country, Texas Hill Country Painting, contemporary landscape art
"Palo Pinto Prairie"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Liquid Landscape" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Liquid Landscape - Painting, 16x20 in ©2016 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Earth tone abstract art, Abstract landscape art, Black and brown abstract art, Modern abstract wall art, Abstract wall art canvas, Original abstract artwork, Free shipping
"Liquid Landscape"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Texas Blackfoot Dai…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Texas Blackfoot Daisy Fantasy - Painting, 14x11 in ©2017 by J S Ellington - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Texas, Blackfoot Daisy, wildflower
"Texas Blackfoot Daisy Fantasy"

Acrylic on Canvas | 14x11 in

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Painting titled "Always Now" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Always Now - Painting, 36x36 in ©2017 by J S Ellington - Surrealism, surrealism-627, always now, subway, infinity, surrealism, multiple dimensions, concept of the mind, freedom from time, oranges, reds, sunset, blues, seascape, lightning
"Always Now"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

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Painting titled "A Place to Contempl…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
A Place to Contemplate Memories - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, contemporary decor, country home decor, original mixed media painting, contemporary landscape, Texas Hill Country, original artwork, nature paintings
"A Place to Contemplate Memories"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Living by the Sea" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Living by the Sea - Painting, 14x33 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract landscape paintings, Colorful abstract art, Contemporary decor, Abstract seascapes, Abstract art paintings, Abstract triptych, Modern home decor
"Living by the Sea"

Acrylic on Canvas | 14x33 in

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Painting titled "Shattered Window" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Shattered Window - Painting, 20x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, contemporary wall decor, original artwork, colorful abstract art, canvas artwork, jewel tone colors
"Shattered Window"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x20 in

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Painting titled "Par" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Par - Painting, 20x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, geometric abstraction, abstract triangles, geometric abstract, modern abstract painting, contemporary wall decor, abstract red white black
"Par"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x20 in

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Painting titled "Into the Light 2" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Into the Light 2 - Painting, 30x40 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Into the light painting, near death experience art, near death experience painting, life after death artwork, nde art, spiritual paintings, mystical paintings
"Into the Light 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x40 in

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Painting titled "Sirens" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sirens - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, sirens art, sirens paintings, sirens artwork, colorful modern wall art, contemporary modern wall decor, colorful wall art living room, coloraful wall art canvas, nymphs art, water nymphs
"Sirens"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "An Epiphany" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
An Epiphany - Painting, 24x30 in ©2016 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, crimson, red, orange, green, infinity, control, freeing, epiphany
"An Epiphany"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x30 in

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Painting titled "Gateway to the Past" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Gateway to the Past - Painting, 30x24 in ©2017 by J S Ellington - Figurative, figurative-594, Texas Landscape Paintings, Nature Acrylic Paintings, Nature Painting on Canvas, Ready to Hang Wall Art, Original Acrylic Art, Canvas Wall Art, Gallery Wrapped Painting
"Gateway to the Past"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x24 in

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Painting titled "Lif's Hard Edges" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Lif's Hard Edges - Painting, 20x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract art paintings, contemporary decor, free shipping, original artwork, soft pastels, abstract canvas art, abstract wall art, modern home decor, square art
"Lif's Hard Edges"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x20 in

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Painting titled "Gourds in Bloom" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Gourds in Bloom - Painting, 36x24 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Figurative, figurative-594, Buffalo gourds, filtered sunlight, Texas, Abilene, blossoms, Nature wall art, Gourd painting, Wildflower wall art, Wildflower canvas art
"Gourds in Bloom"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x24 in

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Painting titled "A Fool in Love.jpeg" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
A Fool in Love.jpeg - Painting, 20x16 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, clown paintings, clown artwork, clowns, clown pictures, happy clown faces, artwork about love, artwork about romance
"A Fool in Love.jpeg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x16 in

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Painting titled "Sirens 2" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sirens 2 - Painting, 16x20 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, sirens art, sirens artwork, sylph artwork, sirens painting, colorful artwork canvas, colorful modern artwork
"Sirens 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Life is a Loom" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Life is a Loom - Painting, 36x36 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, square abstract artwork, colorful abstract painting, unique abstract art, gallery wrapped edges, red abstract painting, woven abstract art
"Life is a Loom"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

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Painting titled "Astral Joust" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Astral Joust - Painting, 20x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract art paintings, Jewel tones, Original artwork, Colorful abstract art, Contemporary decor
"Astral Joust"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x20 in

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Painting titled "Bubbles Universe" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Bubbles Universe - Painting, 8x10 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Bubbles art, Bubble Painting on Canvas, Bubble Art Prints, Seafoam Green Wall Art
"Bubbles Universe"

Acrylic on Canvas | 8x10 in

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Painting titled "Remnants of a Time…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Remnants of a Time Gone By - Painting, 24x30 in ©2017 by J S Ellington - Figurative, figurative-594, Ready to Hang Art, Original Artwork, Landscape Artwork, Nature Painting, Home Decor, Texas Artwork, Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Free Shipping, Outdoor fence art, Wooden fence art, Wildflower canvas art, Gallery wrapped painting
"Remnants of a Time Gone By"

Acrylic on Canvas | 24x30 in

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Painting titled "Life Has Its Own Ag…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Life Has Its Own Agenda - Painting, 36x36 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, unique abstract art, square abstract art, colorful abstract painting, woven design, colorful abstract wall art, gallery wrapped canvas
"Life Has Its Own Agenda"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

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Painting titled "Dance of Sunrise" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Dance of Sunrise - Painting, 20x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Conversation starter, Jewel tones, Square Art, Abstract paintings, Colorful Abstract Art, Contemporary Wall Decor, Original Artwork
"Dance of Sunrise"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x20 in

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Painting titled "The Old Barn in the…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
The Old Barn in the Woods - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Impressionism, impressionism-603, contemporary home decor, contemporary landscape, country home decor, fine art prints, free shipping, impressionist art, original artwork, stylized artwork, vivid blue
"The Old Barn in the Woods"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Dancing Emotion" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Dancing Emotion - Painting, 16x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract art paintings, colorful abstract art, contemporary decor, contemporary wall decor, fine art prints, original artwork, vivid red
"Dancing Emotion"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Peaceful Country 2" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Peaceful Country 2 - Painting, 20x16 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Farmhouse Decor, Rustic Country, Original Acrylic, Impressionist Art, Contemporary Acrylic Painting, Home Decor, Country Wall Art, Nature Landscape Painting
"Peaceful Country 2"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x16 in

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Painting titled "Insights of a Fool" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Insights of a Fool - Painting, 16x20 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, clown artwork, clown paintings, happy clown face, clown pictures, clown
"Insights of a Fool"

Acrylic on Canvas | 16x20 in

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Painting titled "Life is in Color" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Life is in Color - Painting, 36x36 in ©2019 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Unique Abstract Painting, Life is a Loom, Colorful abstract, Movement in Squares, Eye Candy, Unusual Abstract Art
"Life is in Color"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x36 in

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Painting titled "Bubbles-Red and Blue" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Bubbles-Red and Blue - Painting, 8x10 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Bubble art, bubble painting on canvas, Bubble Print, Abstract art
"Bubbles-Red and Blue"

Acrylic on Canvas | 8x10 in

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Painting titled "Sunlight and Shadow…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Sunlight and Shadow on Gourds and Blankets - Painting, 36x24 in ©2017 by J S Ellington - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Buffalo Gourds, Indian Blankets, filtered sunlight, mesquite tree, Gourd painting, High contrast art, Texas artwork, Nature wall art canvas, Large nature wall art
"Sunlight and Shadow on Gourds and Blankets"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x24 in

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Painting titled "Now Let Me Get This…" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Now Let Me Get This Straight - Painting, 10x8 in ©2016 by J S Ellington - Figurative, figurative-594, baby, happy, orangutan, animals, monkey, expressive, questioning eyes, loving
"Now Let Me Get This Straight"

Acrylic on Canvas | 10x8 in

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Painting titled "Noon Flare" by J S Ellington, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Noon Flare - Painting, 20x20 in ©2018 by J S Ellington - Abstract, abstract-570, Original Artwork, Colorful Abstract Art, Original Painting, Contemporary Home Decor, Jewel Tones Color Palette
"Noon Flare"

Acrylic on Canvas | 20x20 in

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