ABOUT THE ARTIST
THE ARTIST
Ella Taker is a Canadian first nation artist, who creates vibrant, and colourful mixed-media oil paintings inspired by the beauty of nature and the essence of freedom.
A graduate from UFV in Visual Arts, Ella lives and creates abstract realism artwork in her Vancouver based studio. Celebrated for her unique use of colour and bold brushstrokes, her work has been exhibited throughout the Fraser Valley, Canada. Her paintings are a mixture of intuitive abstracts, captivating portraits, and breathtaking landscapes.
Committed to embracing authenticity, honouring animals, and travelling the world, her mission is to bring joy through her paintings to kindred-spirited souls worldwide.
THE INSPIRATION
Ella Taker's artistic journey is a tale of passion and creativity. Her art is a reflection of her connection with the world and her relentless pursuit of artistic expression. Each piece tells a unique story, inviting you to delve into a world of boundless imagination and emotion.
Her passion for adventures often takes her backpacking the world. Through her life she has continued to connect with new places; bringing an appreciation for culture, colours, and elements of nature into her artistic practice.
The intricacies of the globe fascinate her and weave into many of her paintings in a unique way. Her optimistic and bright disposition pours onto the canvas as vibrant juicy colours.
Get to know Ella - fun facts
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Loves travelling the world
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Has a little sister
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Big foodie
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Passion for animal wellness
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Coolest experience is night diving
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Mythical creature is a Fairy
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Fave colour is iridescent
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Happiness is by the ocean
CV - curriculum vitae
EDUCATION
2021-2022
Masters Program in Oil Paint
Milan Art Institute
2011-2018
Bachelors Degree in Visual Arts
University of the Fraser Valley
Studied old masters' techniques in oil painting as well as modern mixed media.
Studied painting and sculpture, exploring various topics in her bodies of work, such as human touch, identity, and freedom.
EXHIBITIONS
2023, Group Show, Vancouver, BC
2023, Solo Show , Langley, BC
2022, Group Show, Fort Langley, BC
2022, Group Show, Langley, BC
2020, Group Show, Courtenay, BC
2015, Group Show, Abbotsford, BC
2015, Group Show, Abbotsford, BC
Emotions of Spring ,The Gathering Place
Pop’d Arts: She’s A Season & A Stamp in The Passport, Riverside Room Gallery
Beginning’s End: An Artistic and Celebratory Send Off , Langley Centennial Museum
Square Foot Show, Art Alchemy,
CreatiValley , The Reach Gallery
Bamboo Graffiti , UFV,
Grounding Langley : Sharing the Language of the Land and Water, Public Art Installation
Our Impact
In the deepest part of our souls, we are called to give back to the earth in some way. Ella strongly believes in bettering the rights and well-being for all animals.
Animal Wellness
Ella's studio is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of animals internationally. Your purchase opens a door for her to support even more animals!
Our studio currently sends monthly donations to the SoiDog Foundation in Thailand. We hope to be able to support even more animals as our small business grows!
Foundations we have supported :
- Soi Dog Foundation , Thailand
- The Israeli Bat Sanctuary, Israel
- Animals Asia, China & Vietnam
land acknowledgement.
Ellas studio can be found in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. She extends her deep love for the land and gratitude to live and work here. She pays her respects to elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledges this is the unceded traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and has been stewarded by them since time immemorial.
Ella is a Katzie First Nation (q̓ic̓əy̓) Artist from the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia whose calling is to paint. She grew up in Langley and Vancouver Island intimately connecting with the Fraser River, the Fort-to-Fort trails, and the Pacific Ocean. Throughout her life she has continued to travel and connect with new places. Bringing an appreciation for culture, colours, and elements of nature from around the world into her artistic practice.