Art by Ellen Curley

Student Paintings (leave comments for Ellen at the end of her gallery)

I am another student of Kathy's who always wanted to paint and felt too unsure of any ability to take a class. So taking her drawing class for people who don't know how to draw was a gift. Since then I've been painting with Kathy. I look forward to our classes filled with struggle, learning and laughter. I am thrilled to have produced work I am proud of and I will always be grateful to Kathy for adding this new dimension to my life.
Thank you Kathy! - Ellen C

"Chateau de Chantilly"

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Denise K: Ta peinture est magnifique!
Amy W: Beautiful! I love the light on the front of the building. Really lovely.
Michelle O: Ellen this painting is breathtaking. So much detail it’s just beautiful!!
Quinci S: Another masterpiece! I love how you’ve captured the light and the reflection in the water.
Susan F: Your chateau is downright dreamy. And the lighting - just beautiful, Ellen. Another lovely painting.
Sandie I: Ellen this is just beautiful!
Kathy Boh: Ellen, the light and reflections are perfect. Another beautiful painting.

"Boat Ramp on the Charles"

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Sandie I: You are amazing Ellen! You pick the hardest subjects and WOW!
Roni D: What detail! I love it!
Chris S: I love the vivid blues in the water that contrast so well against the orange. Another well done painting by my friend!
Susan F: Another great subject, and beautiful execution, Ellen. This had to be a real challenge!
Wendy S: Ellen, WOW, the precision of your painting is beyond words! I love the blues and orange, especially the tarps and the reflections. Really stunning. You are a patient woman!
Quinci S: Fantastic, Ellen! So brave of you to attempt this and then you nailed it. I'm so impressed. :-)
Nel L: Ellen, I love the abstract feel to your painting. Super job!

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Nel L: Very cool painting Ellen! I love the slight variations of blue and the reflections on the water set the mood.
Chris S: Another beautiful painting! I love the boats and their silhouettes. Your Mom would be amazed at your talent! I know I am!
Susan F: Ellen, this is a wonderful painting - great subject matter. Love it!

"P Town Sunset 8/2022"

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Paula R: Beautiful paintings, Ellen. You are very talented!
Judy K: Your beautiful work inspires me. Wonderful reflections. Awesome painting.
Quinci S: This is stunning, Ellen. All your hard work with straight lines has really paid off!
Roni D: Your painting is fantastic!! Another to add to your P town series. I noticed 'The Beach" on my way to comment and I love it the colors are so different. KUDOS
Peter B: Ellen, you are an amazing painter. Love the attention to detail and the reflection of the buildings. Great job!!!
Amy W: This is beautiful! I see why Kathy used the word "striking", it really is!

"Rock Harbor"

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Joan G: "I love the beautiful clouds!!! Beautiful job!"
Chris S: Wow, Ellen! You are amazing! I love the colors you used in the paintings! The blue is so vivid. Great job!
Sandie I: Wow Ellen!!! Two more masterpieces! Love the colors!
Wendy S: Ellen beautiful and peaceful! All of your paintings are stunning!

"Along the Charles"

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Michelle O: Ellen your work is just spectacular!!!
Amy W: These are awesome!
Nel L: Ellen, these are stunning! Water, sky, vegetation in such harmony.
Quinci S: These are both so beautiful, Ellen! Your clouds are exquisite and you really captured those reflections on the river.

"Wellfleet Sunset"

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Jodi P: Love the Wellfleet Sunset. I can see this being used on some type of Cape tourism / advertising pamphlets!!! Liked!
Susan F: You’ve been busy, Ellen! Three wonderful water paintings, each capturing a moment. The sunset is fabulous!

"Jean Guilad's 'La Jument'"

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Joan G: You are so talented those, waves are so realistic!!! I love looking at your work!
Nel L: So dramatic, Ellen. You captured it so well!
Quinci S: Wow, this is so dramatic it practically makes my heart race to look at it! Fantastic job!
Peter B: What a wonderful painting Ellen! Such attention to detail. All of your paintings come out well…
Susan F: Beautiful rendition of an iconic photo! You captured the power of the waves, Ellen.
Chris S: This is a wonderful painting! I love the colors and the water came out so fierce looking as it should. Pat is going to love this and treasure it always.
Sandie I: Ellen, this is both terrifying and beautiful at the same time! Absolutely gorgeous!
Smitha V: Simply Amazing!!The waves are so realistic & the fine details on the light house brings the painting to life..
Chris B: As usual Ellen, such an incredible and amazing painting! It is absolute perfection!
Ulla F: The contrast between the strong, still structure of lighthouse and the movement of the water is great!
Kathy Boh: Ellen, you are so talented. I can hear those waves crashing. Just lovely.

"Rosie and Grandpa"

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Sandie I: Another masterpiece Ellen!
Roni D: Awesome work Ellen, but I bet you cheated on the fence !!!
Amy W: I love this. You captured the feeling beautifully. Great job.
Chris S: Rosie and Billy came out awesome. That fence is unbelievable. Grampy with his granddaughter. Very special! Great job, El!
Debbie D: Ellen, what a treasured work of art for Rosie and Bill! What a beautiful job!
Ellen C: This is so sweet, Ellen! It conveys a sense that we're looking in on a very special moment.
Susan F: Touching subject & beautifully executed painting, Ellen. Very sweet.
Kathy Boh: Ellen, Rose and Grandpa is so special. The colors, the people and the atmosphere of the picture. Something to treasure.

"Ocean View Drive"

"Dory"

"Walter"

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Debbie D: Walter is so regal looking behind the wheel of that car! Such an adorable painting!
Quinci S: Ellen, you captured Walter as if you actually knew him! I like how you used the car window to "frame" the scene.
Susan F: How fun! Great job, Ellen, on a painting that makes the viewer smile.
Michelle O: Ellen. Your paintings are so inspiring. I can’t wait to see what you do next! Walter is adorable! Michelle
Chris S: Ellen, I love Walter. I imagine him to be a curmudgeon. He pulls up to the toll booth and says "Where's my supper?"
Sandie I: Ellen, Walter is adorable! Beautiful painting!
Kathy Boh: Ellen, the way you framed this painting is brilliant. Walter looks more like a Winston C. to me. I could see a cigar in his mouth. It's a happy and fun painting.
Denise K: Such a fun painting; Walter approves, I am certain! Love it!

"Seed Pod"

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Monique A: The seed pod looks so delicate!
Sarah C: I feel like I could reach out and pull it right off the stalk. This is seemingly simple, but very complex. I love it.
Chris S: Ellen, you have so many wonderful paintings! This one is very delicate and has such interesting textures! Beautiful!
Susan F: Milkweed! This is such a cool subject, Ellen. Beautifully executed.
Kathy Boh: Your pod looks so real and I love your backgrounds. Really nice.
Debbie D: Ellen, your Seed Pod is so beautiful, so delicate and textured! Just lovely!
Paula R: What a lovely and peaceful painting, Ellen. Great job.

"Three Shells"

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Sandie I: Another masterpiece Ellen!
Susan F: Sweet! It must have been fun to paint something beach-y as we approach winter. Beautiful work as always, Ellen.
Paula R: Ellen, you’ve painted such a simple setting masterfully. Well done!
Chris S: You really captured the shadows of these seashells, Ellen. You can really do seashells justice! Beautiful!
Debbie D: Ellen, your shells are just gorgeous! I love the way you captured the depth inside the shells. Masterful!

Joan G: Amazing...I'm working on my Martha's Vineyard …slow going. You are so talented.
Chris S: I have never been here but your painting makes me feel like I am there on a perfect summer day! The shade and house colors are beautiful! Another great painting.
Kathy Boh: Ellen, Oak Bluffs is amazing. I appreciate the work that went into all those lines and angles! The painting invites you to take a stroll. Great work, again.

"Oak Bluffs"

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Jean St. D: How amazing! I feel like I'm walking down the street admiring the architecture.
Quinci S: What a treat to finally get to see your painting close-up! Such a peaceful scene and yet you've got a lot going on here. Really nice sun dappling!
Michelle O: Another spectacular painting Ellen! Wow!!
Susan F: Nice work, Ellen! Oak Bluffs is such a great subject and you really captured the feel of it. A very pretty painting.
Paula R: Ellen, so beautiful! The sun shining through the trees, those houses, the feeling you’ve achieved...stunning!
Denise K: Beautiful painting; invites me to walk down the street! You did an awesome job in the perspective and the dappled sun through the trees is a lovely effect. I have attempted both, so I appreciate your “suffering.”
Mel F: Oak Bluffs- Another awesome painting, I just want to walk down that lovely street. Your shadows are so vivid. You captured the buildings so beautifully!
Amy W: Ellen - wow! This is beautiful. And I love the dappled sunlight. I know from experience how difficult that is. You did an amazing job!

Quinci S: Congratulations, Ellen! You've captured her strength and determination.
Sherry L: Wow, it is a beautiful piece of work. Congratulations on finishing. It is so well done.
Debbie D: Ellen, what a beautiful painting! Just amazing work!
Kathy Boh: I know how hard you worked on this and it's beautiful. You really captured her in motion. She's going to love it.
Erin D: This is just a wonderful picture! I don't know your relationship with the girl, but you've done a beautiful job with the work - the colors, lighting, movement, etc. Just wonderful. (I would say the same about MUCH of your work - just lovely.)
Paula R: So lifelike. Great movement, light and dark. Another fantastic painting.
Denise K: What a treasure to have as a graduation gift!

"Go Jena"

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Chris S: Jena is going to love this, Ellen! It is a such a special gift to receive from you , knowing the love, effort and time involved. I think it’s great!
Joan G: Very nice!
Susan F: Whew! You finished! And it’s a wonderful “action” piece, Ellen. Great job.
Mel F: Ellen-What a great job on Jena! It looks like she is going to run right out of the canvas. A true beauty and labor of love!
Judy K: Congratulations! Wonderful painting.
Quinci S: Congratulations, Ellen! You've captured her strength and determination.
Sherry L: Wow, it is a beautiful piece of work. Congratulations on finishing. It is so well done.
Debbie D: Ellen, what a beautiful painting! Just amazing work!
Kathy Boh: I know how hard you worked on this and it's beautiful. You really captured her in motion. She's going to love it.
Erin D: This is just a wonderful picture! I don't know your relationship with the girl, but you've done a beautiful job with the work - the colors, lighting, movement, etc. Just wonderful. (I would say the same about MUCH of your work - just lovely.)
Paula R: So lifelike. Great movement, light and dark. Another fantastic painting.
Denise K: What a treasure to have as a graduation gift!

"P Town Sunset"

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Susan F: Beautiful work, Ellen. Love the lighting. And what a surprise; you must have created this one on your own at home. (Or I just missed seeing it in class.)
Kathy Bo: Ellen, I love the color palette on this. It is so calming and serene. It's beautiful.
Chris S: This painting is so peaceful! I love the colors of the harbor. Great job!
Quinci S: Another peaceful, maritime moment! You totally captured the beautiful light. And you did this while working on another painting...amazing.

"Beach #2"

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From Quinci S: Congratulations, Ellen! It’s beautiful! Love the footprints! ?
From Monique A: Ellen, I am in much admiration at how life like your art work is and the details you catch. So beautiful!
From Chris S: Oh, El, Mary Francis is going to love these as I do!
From Susan F: These last two beach scenes are fabulous, Ellen. You've got it down!

"The Beach"

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From Chris S: Ellen, these paintings are both so beautiful and nice. Lucy is awake.
From Quinci S: This came out great, Ellen! You captured the water, light and reflections so beautifully.

"Hydrangea"

"Kyle"

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From Quinci S: This is fabulous, Ellen! Your nephew is going to go through his life with this very cool “snapshot” of his youth. And best of all, painted by his Auntie. ?
From Joan G: Absolutely amazing!
From Chris S: Wow, he is awesome. What a great pic of summer. I can feel the hot sun and Kyle is hot too.
From Susan F: You did a great job on this one, Ellen. Surely a gift that will be treasured by your nephew.
From Roni D: I know he'll love it Ellen. GREAT JOB
From Denise K: What an awesome painting and gift for your nephew!
From Sandi I: Ellen, this is amazing! He is going to love it!!!!

"Rebel"

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From Kathy Boh: Wow. Your horse is stunning and so is your gallery. Beautiful paintings.
From Chris S: Oh, he is beautiful and your niece will be in love with this. How lucky are they to have you for an aunt!
From Susan F: Ellen, he's wonderful. Glad I got to watch you in action as you created this beautiful painting. What a terrific gift for your niece.
From Joan G: Amazing piece of art!!!
From Nancy B: Such a sweet expression Ellen! Fabulous!
From Sandie I: Ellen, your horse is stunning!
From Mel F: What an awesome job! Your painting reflects the true beauty of this horse!

"Boat"

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From Nancy B: Ellen another spectacular painting!
From Amy W: Beautiful painting, Ellen. Feels like I'm standing right there.
From Joan G: The water is amazing!!!
From Quinci S: Wow, Ellen, you’ve really captured the water and reflections so beautifully! You’ve created a very peaceful ambiance.
From Chris S: El, you are such a good artist. This painting just makes me want to sit by the dock and feel the breezes on my face!
From Paula R: Ellen, your work is amazing! Love the feel you've created with the boats and the movement of the water.

"White Peony"

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From Sandie I: This is simply beautiful, Ellen!!!
From Christine S: A beautiful painting, Ellen! Such wonderful work?
From Quinci S: Lovely! You've really captured that soft lushness (lushness?) of the peonies.

"Marbles"

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From Sherry L - That is an amazing painting. I love the colors of the marbles and how real they seem. It is beautiful. I really just love the look of it. Great talent.
From Quinci S - Wow, Ellen! You were so brave to tackle this and you've created a masterpiece! If this was hanging on my wall I know I'd be looking at it all the time. Congratulations!
From Jean St. D - The marble painting is amazing!!!!
From Nancy B - Ellen it is incredible! Congratulations!
From Chris S - Wow, El that is outstanding!!! It's a happy painting.
From Sandie I - Wow! Wow! Wow!
From Susan F - This is terrific. And I love the subject matter.

"Archway"

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From Sandie I - Ellen, this is beautiful!
From Christine S - Tim is going to love this beautiful painting! It is so pretty!
From Catie T - The glowing arches! Beautiful work!

"Tower on the Beach"

"Shells"

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From Sandie I: Ellen, your shells are beautiful!
From Amy W: Love the shells!
From Catie T: Wow! These shells are luminous! Really beautiful job, Ellen! Great work!
Gorgeous shells, Ellen! All that hard work and suffering paid off!

"Feet on a Swing"

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from Christine S: Wow, El, that is so wonderful! Woohoo!
from Marlene W: Awesome!!!
from Quinci S: Congratulations, Ellen! Great job adding the leaf, and so quickly! What a fun, playful composition. I'm happy for you that you're done but I'll miss seeing it in class!
from Sandie I: I love it!
from Catie T: Love those happy feet! Wonderful job!

"Peonies"

"Venice"

"Three Children"

"Rope Pull"

"Three Boats"

"Bittersweet"

"Cape"

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Ellen Curley

Student Paintings (leave comments for Ellen at the end of her gallery)

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