Melissa Ellis

Noted Texas artist, Melissa Ellis, specializes in hand-sculpted oil paintings. She has developed a distinctive style of using palette knives to craft beautifully intricate patterns, shapes, and designs with thick impasto oil paint. Her bold use of color shines throughout her work, whether in her vibrant, large-scale multicolored patterns or striking black-and-white compositions. Melissa's work is often described as “organized chaos,” reflecting the balance between spontaneity and the calculated, meticulous processes she employs to create motion, texture, depth, and captivating patterns.

Inspired by her world travels and the beauty of nature, Melissa finds magic in the details—those small, unexpected moments that are often overlooked. From luxurious textures to bold, dynamic shapes, her goal is to create art that evokes imagination, nostalgia, and connection.