Watercolors by Ellen Briggs

Images of Abundance

Based on the theory that what we focus on multiplies, my desire is to paint beauty and expressions of joy, from a plant's joy in fruiting to a creature's joy in being alive and connecting with others.

It's important to stop and remind ourselves of the small joys. Even in times of uncertainty and upheaval our lives are filled with an abundance of beauty, large and small. Taking the time to breathe in beauty brings a wealth of satisfaction to the smallest occasion.

still life painting: Humboldt Pie
"Humboldt Pie"

Still LIfe with Blue Kettle

"Still LIfe with Blue Tea Kettle"

When circumstances are at their greatest intensity, I am drawn to paint still life. Focusing closely on a suspended moment allows for the reflection needed to appreciate fully the potentiality in life's smallest slice. As we learn to embrace the journey, however challenging, we are rewarded with myriad small joys.

Surrounding ourselves with the peace and silence of still life gives us a chance to look for and to find solace when we need it most and perhaps feel it least. When we find beauty in the commonplace there is room for expansive joy to unfold in the heart and take our breath away.



	"Peach Pie"	"Pumpkin Pie"


"Golden Koi"*	"Fish Ladder"	"Strawberries and Cake"


"Greenhouse Grapes"*	"Laura's Gift"	"Abundance"


	"Back to School"	"Making Sauce"



	"Fresh Bounty"	"Voluptuous Vegetables"


	"Grapes on the Vine"	"Red Bells"


	"Breakfast Basket With Oranges"*	"Parsley and Friends"


	"A Slice of Lime"	"Ripe Strawberries"


"Aubergines"*	"Butternut"	"Coquette"*


"Gourds & Squash"	"Pears"	"Petit déjeuner"*


"Tabletop with Tiffany Lamp"	"Apples and Gourds"	"Peaches"


	"Cherry Tomatoes and Peppers"*	"Fresh Bells"


	"Farmers' Market Dream"	"White Radishes"

Smaller Paintings		(10" x 13" or less)

"Cheesecake Abstraction"	"A Glass of Red" *	"Tomato Heart" *


"Nectarines"	"To Steep, Perchance to Dream" *	"Chocolate Torte"*


	"Wine at the Window"

Reproduction notecards are available at
Ferndale Clothing Co.
361 Main Street, Ferndale

Most paintings are also available as notecards. Some images (*) are notecards only.

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Watercolors by Ellen Briggs

in the Victorian Village of Ferndale

PO Box 913, Ferndale, CA 95536-0913
707-786-9209

Images of Abundance

Smaller Paintings

(10" x 13" or less)

Reproduction notecards are available at Ferndale Clothing Co. 361 Main Street, Ferndale

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Reproduction notecards are available at
Ferndale Clothing Co.
361 Main Street, Ferndale