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Flamingo drinking from a cocktail glass, Lee Ellis

Original Painting Oils, pastels & acrylics on canvas 132 x 183cm x 4cm The second in a large series based on the lyrics of Tom Waits songs. The artists is inspired by Waits' unique storytelling and slightly surreal visuals these lyrics create. This particular piece is based on the Waits' song "Jockey full of bourbon" using the lyrics 'Flamingo drinking from a cocktail glass' as the starting block and title for the piece. Various cues from the song are found within the piece through the artist's use of mark making.

The performers, Lee Ellis

Original Painting Oils, pastels, acrylics & spray paint on canvas 132 x 183cm x 4cm A further evolution of the artists painting style. He's developed, warped and exaggerated his figures and portraits to create a striking piece. The inspiration for the piece stems from the world around him and people he encounters on his day to day routines.

Stag Head 02, Lee Ellis

Inspired by a weekend away, the artist had an urge to paint a stags head in his signature textural style. The mark making juxtaposing against the crisp, gold border brings the beast to life on canvas.

Poppies & Poor Choices, Lee Ellis

Expressive portrait inspired by a recent flirtation with patterns and flowers.

Fresh Pot, Lee Ellis

Part of a series of bright, pop-arty still life drawings that still create an expressive look and feel. capturing the inanimate object with zest and zeal.

Being Human 05, Lee Ellis

Exploration of movement and expression. The themes are inner torment and the confrontation of mental health issues

Only Human 04, Lee Ellis

Expressive portraiture that utilises an impasto technique.

Being Human 09, Lee Ellis

Exploration of movement and expression. The themes are inner torment and the confrontation of mental health issues