Ella’s Bio

Classically trained in Russia, Ella currently resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Ella has always been an artist… even before she could walk, perhaps even before she was born.  Comfortable working in many mediums she brings her ideas to life by creating  fresh, orginal work.  Being a creative soul, Ella is always driven to experiment and continually develop her ideas.  Her current focus is in two primary areas, classical impressionism and a blend of abstract and contemporary impressionism.

Her work was juried in Moscow, Russia where she became a recognized National level UNESCO artist in 2015.

Ella’s work is held in collections throughout Canada, USA, Europe and Russia.

Ella has donated more than $25,000 of her artwork to benefit charities which help people locally and abroad.

Education:

Ella has 11 years of formal art training, she holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree and an Education Degree.

1991-1993  Республиканская средняя художественная школа интернат  Города Уфы

                     Russian Republic Boarding School for Gifted Artist (Ufa, Russian Federation)

1993-1998  Уфимское училище искусств

                    City of Ufa Bashkir State College of Art (Ufa, Russian Federation)

1999-2003  Башкирский государственный педагогический университет

                     City of Ufa Bashkir State Pedagogical University (Ufa, Russian Federation)

Teacher of Fine Arts and Drawing

Master of Fine Arts and Crafts

Public Work:

Mural Mosaic “Buffalo Twins” -Contributing Artist Panel #284

Vic Juba Theatre Mural -2 Murals 8 feet x 8 feet -1 Mural 8 feet x 16 feet

Exhibitions

1998 – Young Artists Group Exhibition – Ufa, Russia

2005 – Mural Mosaic, Centennial Royal Visit – Queen Elizabeth II – Lloydminster, AB

2005 – Coop Group Exhibition, Lloydminster, AB

2006 – Vic Juba Community Theatre 3 Murals – Commissioned by Lloydminster Regional Theatre Foundation

2006 – Solo Exhibition, Art Central – Calgary, AB

2006 – Art Folio Group Show – Toronto, ON

2006 – Servants Anonymous, Serve Nepal Fundraiser Art Auction – Calgary AB

2007 – Servants Anonymous, Serve Nepal Fundraiser Art Auction – Calgary AB

2008 – Servants Anonymous, Serve Nepal Fundraiser Art Auction – Calgary AB

2010 – Cultural Intersection Art Exhibition – Calgary AB

2013 – Higher Ground, Southern Alberta Flood Relief Fundraiser Art Auction – Calgary AB

2015 – Day of Italy in Bashkortostan – Ural Mountains, Russia

2016 – Déjà vu Dedication to Van Gogh Exhibition at Clouds Gallery – Ufa, Russia

2017 – Art With A Purpose, April 29th
Venue 1008, 1008 – 14 Street SE, Calgary

2017 – 5th Annual Splash of Red, May 27th
Fairmont Palliser, 133 9 Ave SW, Calgary