I am intrigued with the shape, movement, beauty and oddity of the primitive human form and how it relates to its real and imagined environment. I have recorded my impressions in writing and visual art since I was a child growing up in Los Angeles. I scribble and sketch incessantly. Everything and everyone influences me. I learn in increments measured by breath.

Life is rich and full of texture and color, so naturally, texture and color play an enormous role in my painted works. I am constantly discovering new ways to portray elements of life with various textural mediums and new color combinations. The process is one that is full of discovery.

 

“Dennis Ellman's work is both primitive and wholly sophisticated. His creations call for repeated visits, as they reveal more with every look. It would be very difficult to dismiss such deeply textural and intricate works. I'm amazed at how seemingly naive his approach is, yet how incredibly mature the results are with each. It's a rewarding surprise to view each new work.”

- Keith J. Hampton, artist