Fine Art Magazine - April 2018

“One beautiful sunny day I decided to take a sketch pad down to the field and draw them. I wasn’t happy with the first couple of attempts, but enjoyed the process so much that whenever the sun was out I’d take my pencils and go down to their field. I really wanted to do them justice as they are such magnificent beasts! After a few more attempts putting my sketches onto canvas I eventually found my style with them and they turned into the cows you see in my collection today. Sadly we have since moved house so I no longer walk past them each day. I’m tempted to put my raincoat on though and go and paint them in their natural surroundings - The Highlands!” Although each collection has its own personality and style, Sam’s vigorous approach, assured technique and loose, dynamic artistic language make them unmistakable Ellis. “I eventually found my style with them and they turned into the cows you see in my collection today. 45 HIGHLAND FLING SAMANTHA ELLIS