Fine Art Magazine - April 2018

When Sam Ellis first shot to prominence in the UK, her name immediately conjured dynamic stylised images of vintage vehicles. From classic campers on the coast to balloons over Big Ben, Sam knew all the best places to go and how to have fun getting there. Her work embraced the fun and glamour of her favourite classic cars, vans and buses, setting them against high octane cityscapes and iconic landmarks with style, charm and humour. Then someone let the dogs out and her huge following was delighted and surprised to encounter these vibrant and expressive puppy portraits, which captured the endearing expressions of the nation’s favourite pooches! She reached a whole new audience and cemented her position as one of the UK’s most beloved and sought after artists. Never one to stand still, Sam has moved on again, and her latest collection represents another new departure. Sam says: I was out walking the dogs on a spring day a couple of years ago, and in the field that was usually full of sheep stood a herd of beautiful highland cows. They looked so majestic and full of personality that I couldn’t help but stop and admire them for a while until the dogs decided it was time to get on with their walk. They seemed to have moved in permanently, and I saw them every day as the field was on our favourite route. I kept wondering if I would be able to paint them and capture their characters on canvas.” “My new collection features highland cows for the first time ever... 43 HIGHLAND FLING SAMANTHA ELLIS