Ellen McCormick Martens paints playful and colorful abstracts, using acrylic and collage, on paper, canvas and wood panels. In the past, her work has ranged from Fauvist-inspired landscapes to symbolic works verging on the 3-dimensional, that incorporate raised paint and glass beads and other objects.

Throughout her life, Ellen has studied ancient mystical teachings, including mythology, alchemy and astrology. These studies infuse her artwork with mystical imagery. Ellen’s work now arises from inner promptings. Dreams, visions, feelings and meditations are the sources of her inspiration.