About Ellis

I am Ellis Hollering, an artist in Eindhoven. My work stems from the quiet moments where nature invites you to slow down and truly look. In layered paintings, where nature and abstraction merge, I seek the point where looking becomes connection.

In 2026, I was one of twelve artists worldwide in The Outstanding Artist and finished in the top 3.

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  • Top 3 finalist

    The Outstanding Artist Season 4, 2026

  • Milan Art Gallery

    Gallery representation, Sarasota, Florida

  • In the media

    Eindhovens Dagblad, Studio040, The Turquoise Iris Journal

  • Exhibitions

    Miami, Cincinnati, Marbella, Amsterdam, Maastricht, Eindhoven

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Life is my greatest source of inspiration

Nature, travel, emotions, events, experiences, colors, expressions... I get the inspiration for my artwork from life. For example, by working with different layers. Life also consists of all kinds of layers and which layer you see or feel depends on your perspective. What you pay attention to grows. In this way, something different always emerges in my artworks, allowing them to grow with you and inspire you.

How I work

I am a Dutch abstract realistic artist and with my artwork I want to capture the beauty and essence of life to inspire others. Life consists of different layers and everyone looks at it differently. All from a different perspective, a different story. That's why I see art as a journey of transformation, connection, strength and vulnerability; At every stage of your life you experience art in a different way. Do you feel confident? Then you will especially notice the bold colors and the powerful and purposeful brushstrokes. Do you need more balance? Then your attention is more likely to focus on the different layers and you will notice how beautifully they flow into each other. And that's what I think is special about art!

A moment of silence

When we slow down and truly look, nature becomes a mirror: it reveals not only its own beauty, but also something within ourselves. In a world that keeps moving faster, I hope my work offers a moment of silence. An invitation to pause, to look a little longer, and to rediscover the wonder that reminds us that the beauty we find in nature also lives within us.

'Beauty Reigns' in Miami

In October 2023, I exhibited at 'Beauty Reigns' in Miami. Before the opening, I was interviewed about my background, my working method, and my paintings.