Thursday, January 21, 2021


Brand new - started last night, finishing touches today...  found this scene near Dayton, NV - famous for being the location of the last film by Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable - “The Misfits “. But I digress - fantastic desert scenery here! Trying here to catch the feel of the setting sun on the landscape.
11x14 - oil on wood panel
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021


A favorite scene from my hometown in So Cal - I like the way the road winds through the orange groves and eucalyptus trees. I even saw a California Condor gliding around while I was there!
6x6” - oil on masonite

 #art #artist #landscapepainting #oilpainting #fillmore #venturacounty #california #reno #nevada #originalart #fineart #orangegroves

 

Monday, January 18, 2021


I've been meaning to recreate this scene for some time - finally figured out how to integrate the barn to my liking!  This area is in the Holcomb Lane area in south Reno.  8x10 - oil on wood panel.

#art #reno #nevada #artist #landscape #painting #original #impressionist

Saturday, January 16, 2021

landscape oil painting by Steve Ellison - artist in Reno, Nevada

The Gardnerville/Minden area of Nevada is becoming popular with California expats - and the home prices are starting to reflect it. The eastern Sierra takes on a special majesty here when snow-covered. 6x6" - oil on masonite. #oilpainting #landscapepainting #gardnerville #minden #carsonvalley #reno #nevada #art #artist #homedecor

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

landscape oil painting by Steve Ellison - artist in Reno, Nevada
Spring in Nevada - it is coming again soon, but we must have patience!  I painted this this past spring of a scene near Gardnerville, NV - there are fantastic farm scenes here, with the Sierra as a backdrop!  This scene caught my eye partly due to the little irrigation ditch which is a great leading line into the painting.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Alaskan Fireweed - home and office decor photography

landscape photography by Steve Ellison - photographer in Reno, Nevada
This is a photograph I created up in Alaska several years ago.  The fireweed was blooming in full effect that summer, and I found this scene just off the road on the way to Homer.   As I recall I believe I climbed on top of our rented RV to get this vantage point.  That's a dormant volcano in the background.  One of my faves!

 #art #artist #landscapephotography #photographer #alaska #fireweed #scenic #reno #nevada #originalart #fineart 

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

scenic Nevada landscape paintings

landscape fall colors oil painting by Steve Ellison - artist in Reno, Nevada
The Approach of Autumn
11x14
oil on wood panel

This was inspired by a scene near Genoa, Nevada.


I finally finished my latest painting that I sketched in a couple days ago.  This is the Nevada state line at the California border in Verdi...