Early morning sunrise, Freshwater Isle of Wight. by Ian Ellis

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My place of birth, where I spent my first 34 years - that'll be Tennyson Down/High Down in the distance: one of my favourite places. I very much like your branches against that lively sky.

And of course, it ISN'T High Down - always read the intro..... I've very recently been asked to paint a small picture of Tennyson Down, so that's what leapt into my addled brain.

It's really good Ian, like everything about it

Effective, especially like the trees.

Moody and beautiful.

I have just purchased this beautiful painting from the Quay Arts exhibition. My husband and I both fell in love with it. You've captured the light beautifully and we can't wait to bring it home and hang it.

Hang on Studio Wall
01/02/2026
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Looking towards Compton Down Isle of Wight.

About the Artist
Ian Ellis

I have exhibited widely. In 2002 my work was on display in an exhibition entitled ‘Serious Pleasure’ at the prestigious Modigliani Centre, Florence, Italy. Whilst living and teaching in Oxford, I helped curate numerous exhibitions including “Love was on Your Side’, a collection of work by artist…

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