Ellen Scobie | Verosimile

Back in December of 2008, I donated two prints to the "Night of 1,000 Drawings" benefit held by Artists Space in New York City. I've just learned today that over 900 people attended the five-hour event purchasing $25,000 worth of art! The proceeds of the sale directly fund Artist Space's exhibitions and programs. Nearly 700 artists contributed more than 1,000 individual artworks. Many thanks to the two individuals who purchased my prints (seen below) and supported this fantastic event!

On Wednesday it Rained (excerpt) It was an uncommonly wet and miserable April afternoon in the old part of the city. A soft rain began to fall creating a drizzly curtain of reflective light. The blurry wetness slowed the city's pace and served as a reminder of the beautiful redemption of not always being able to see clearly.

Waterside Reverie The image is composed of elements from a West Coast beach - shells, rocks and shoreline plants. There is a texture to the colour washes in the print which capture the essence of life on the beach - even a seemingly open stretch of sand teems with shellfish, seaweeds and microscopic life. The mesmerizing sound of the ocean waves play with sunlit reflections and hazy water-washed horizons.

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Ellen Scobie is a visual artist melding the traditional art forms of printmaking, painting and photography. See her art at www.verosimile.com