Lee Ellis often paints self portraits.
Lee studied Graphic Design at the University of the West of England in Bristol.
Lee has exhibited in Black Rats Projects and Tribe 16 Art Festival.

Bristol-based artist Lee Ellis is a multimedia artist known for his expressive abstract portraits. Combining elements of painting, drawing and printmaking, Lee’s dynamic approach makes for rich, bold and emotional works of art. With colours and figures reminiscent of Francis Bacon’s visceral style, Lee’s dynamic approach conveys the raw emotion and inner turmoil of his characters. Characterised by saturated colours and heavy brushwork, the process-led nature of Lee’s art reflects the energy of each piece.

Lee Ellis’ Education and Process

After graduating from the University of the West of England in 2006 with a degree in Graphic Design, Lee initially worked in design, only painting in his spare time. Within no time, the expressive and unrestrained nature of creating portrait paintings led to Lee’s vocation as a fine artist. Painting is Lee’s predominant means of creating, yet he is constantly drawing and experimenting with other mediums. In fact, experimenting is integral to Lee’s work, it is what drives his art forward.

Exhibitions and Collaborations

Since 2007, Lee has exhibited in solo exhibitions and group shows throughout the UK. His stand-out solo shows, It’s Not Me, It’s You, Leebay and Welcome To the Neighborhood track the ever-evolving nature of Lee’s style over the past ten years, reflecting developments in medium, subject and style. Lee’s vibrant and striking style has also caught the eye of commercial clients such as House and Garden Magazine.

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Selected Works

Mother-Licker 05 by Lee Ellis

Mother-Licker 05

Prints - 84x59 cm
Do you even Instagram? 05 by Lee Ellis

Do you even Instagram? 05

Paintings - 30x21 cm
Peekaboo by Lee Ellis

Peekaboo

Paintings - 59x42 cm
Problematic paper cuts 22 by Lee Ellis

Problematic paper cuts 22

Paintings - 59x42 cm
problematic papercuts 15 by Lee Ellis

problematic papercuts 15

Paintings - 59x42 cm
problematic paper cuts 20 by Lee Ellis

problematic paper cuts 20

Paintings - 59x42 cm

Problematic paper cuts 01

Paintings - 59x42 cm

problematic paper cuts 05

Paintings - 59x42 cm

problematic paper cuts 08

Paintings - 59x42 cm

Problematic paper cuts 13

Paintings - 59x42 cm

problematic paper cuts 14

Paintings - 59x42 cm

Counterfeit boredom 03

Paintings - 59x42 cm

Counterfeit boredom 01

Paintings - 59x42 cm

Counterfeit boredom 02

Paintings - 59x42 cm

Is that a fork in your pocket?

Paintings - 120x100 cm

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