Introduction
Summer 2014. This was a temporary website that was up while I was building a brand new site, now found at www.ellaguru.co.uk. As of June 2014, I'm working on commissions for collectors in Prague, and have just painted murals for the new John Jones Gallery in London. Please see www.ellaguru.co.uk for all details and updates.
My Work
I paint the nightlife of London’s cabaret and burlesque scenes. I work in traditional oil paint on canvas, taking inspiration from clubs like The Last Tuesday Society Masked Ball, Gypsy Hotel, Shore Leave and the Lucha Britannia Mexican wrestling shows. I particularly enjoy gender confusion, and the idea of changing one’s identity through make up and costume.
I was a founding member of the Stuckist Art Movement in 1999. I have exhibited worldwide independently and with the group. Born in the US, I have been a resident of the UK for 24 years.
I have paintings in collections in the UK, USA, Prague, Norway, Paris, Germany, Amsterdam, Cuba, Australia, Barcelona, and Zurich. I have exhibited all over the world. I am versatile and have painted portrait commissions for all ages and walks of life.
Whether you're looking for a simple portrait or need help with a larger project, I would love to work with you. I am happy to come to you, or invite you to visit my studio.
Have a look at my gallery to see some of my work. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Left: Portrait of singer, songwriter and children's entertainer Jane Ruby and her pets.
