About

ellen scobie

Ellen Scobie was born on Vancouver Island where she spent a lot of time outside. This was not due to any innate love of nature but rather to her mother's insistence on getting the kids out of the house.

She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BFA in art history and a surprising tolerance for fierce weather conditions. Although she loved Winnipeg, she set off for London where she worked with old printing presses, art nouveau letter blocks and other stuff you can only find in England.

The lure of the sun drew her to Spain where she hung around with a lot of arty types and developed an appreciation for fine Rioja and bacalau al pil-pil.

Back on the west coast Ellen created marketing communications for many years before giving it all up to devote her time to her creative projects. Countless hours spent in front of the computer combined with Ellen's early training in hand-pulled lithographic prints has led her to where she is today, creating mixed media works that meld the traditional art forms of photography, printmaking and painting.

Currently residing in beautiful Burnaby, she still tries to spend a lot of time outside mostly due to her own insistence to take a break from the computer.

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Verosimile Design

In 2007 Ellen launched Verosimile Design, a company dedicated to bringing thought-provoking, beautiful images into everyday life. Verosimile participates at art fairs, markets and exhibitions in Metro Vancouver and offers Ellen's art for sale online in a range of mixed media art, West Coast art and affordable fine art prints.

Retail Shops

Favourite North Vancouver 604.904.8840

Blue Heron Gallery Point Roberts, WA 360.945.2747

Imagekind Fine Art Prints Shop Online

Selection varies by location so please call ahead if you're looking for something specific. If you don't see what you'd like online, please contact Ellen with your request.

Art Rental

A number of Ellen's artworks are available through the rental program at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery. The program introduces local and regional artists to collectors and the general public by offering original art for rent for residential or office use.

The following limited edition prints are available in the art rental program:

Please call the Maple Ridge Art Gallery Rental Program at 604.467.5855 for more information.

Glossary

Glossary with art historical and printmaking terms

Artlex - Art Dictionary

Reading List

A collection of books on printmaking, art historical surveys and thinking about art, as well as many other art topics. Guaranteed good browsing!