MEET THE ARTIST

My name is Darlene Ellwood and I am 70 years old this year. I have lived part of my life on this island in my youth and now in my later years. Although I have created my entire life I earnestly started my painting journey in 2023. I have taken many classes, embracing the challenges and joy of creative expansion. My art is inspired by the life that I am still living. As I start this new decade I decided it was time to step out and let my work fly to where it needs to be. These butterflies are memories of a large oak tree across the street from our house in Ontario. Each spring the tree hosted hundreds of monarch caterpillars that were nurtured by this magnificent tree. I will always treasure monarchs as they were a magical part of my childhood. I want to share that magic with you through my paintings.