Biography
“A delightful fusion of cultured artistry and inspirational quest…
Ellie was born in Havana, Cuba and presently resides in South Miami and Tavernier, Florida. Painting is her passion, and she has been a working artist for the past eleven years. Her art conveys her inner journey through life - from her island roots where vibrancy, movement and intensity played a major role; to a sense of inquisition and discovery along her artistic path. Exploring unique and contemporary techniques, Ellie has recently found a very distinct creative expression in her latest abstract themes.
Kane has shown her work in galleries, art festivals, group exhibits and art-related charitable events. As her art has attracted the attention of judges and galleries along the way, her paintings have been featured from South Florida to Groton, Connecticut; and her art has traveled to private collectors abroad.
Ellie has studied under watercolorist David Maddern, and specialized in oils and acrylics with the guidance of Chilean artist Jaime Ferrer. She has participated in various programs by author/artist Laura Cerwinske; and portrait drawing with Yugoslavian artist Silvius Krecu, as well as Diana Neville. Ellie has taken part in workshops by Cuban artists Baruj Salinas and Yovani Bauta; and has studied Contemporary Art courses by Dr. Milagros Bello, professor/curator. As a former member of W-10, a group comprised of Latin-American women artists, she has also been involved in various installations under curator Yovani Bauta.
Ellie keeps the following quote by Kahill Gibran in her art studio, which surrounds her with inspiration and resolve:
“I have met the soul walking upon my path…the soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals”