Those extensive travel experienced inspired and fueled Dodd’s art then, and continued to do so to this day. “Art is the magic of creating something tangible from thoughts, passions, and emotions, using color, line and forms to shape abstractions into an inspiration of visual expression,” she says. “My art explores my travel experiences, adventures, observation and emotions with the goal of communicating a passion for the beauty and richness of the world and a desire to live a positive expression of life.”
With an exhibit dubbed “From There to Here: Recycled and Recirculated,” Dodd showcases some of her most recent work at the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (85 Throckmorton Ave.), throughout February, with a wine reception set for the Mill Valley Arts Commission‘s First Tuesday Artwalk on February 6, 5:30-7:30pm.
Dodd’s work is mixed media on wood panels. “The under layers of the paintings are acrylic and gesso, with graphite, colored pencil, Prismacolor, and wax art crayons,” she says. “They are overpainted with oil and cold wax, oil glazes, oilsticks, oil pastels, graphite, charcoal and wax art crayons. The frames are handmade of basswood finished with handmade shellac.”
The 411: Ellen Levine Dodd showcases “From There to Here: Recycled and Recirculated” mixed media work at the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (85 Throckmorton Ave.), throughout February, with a wine reception set for the Mill Valley Arts Commission‘s First Tuesday Artwalk on February 6, 5:30-7:30pm.