Doris Ellen Lloyd

A personal Biography written by the artist.

I have always loved to draw. Ever since I was young I would sketch the things that I imagined in my play. After I got out of high school I went to Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia. There I spent four years studying illustration. 

I have also always enjoyed hiding images in my art and using fine detail. 

My favorite subject to draw is nature. This includes trees, small natural objects, animals, people, insects and imaginative scenery. 

One of my favorite things to do is add an unusual twist to my work. Things that are a little bit off or double images etc. I can take everyday subjects and paint them in a creative way. 

I thrive to make my subjects realistic and exciting showing movement and feeling. I also thrive to give people a lot to look at. 

My favorite art materials to work with are casein and pen and ink. Though I also enjoy using watercolor, colored pencil, water colored pencil as well as acrylics. 

I like to try many different crafts in my spare time. Currently i have enjoyed spending that free time sewing. 

My artwork ranges in sizes from less than 5 by 7 to 24 by 24. But I have no problem working smaller even though I do prefer not to. 

I have and still do commission art for people which includes paintings, painted wedding invitations, paper cuttings, and during the school year I have been giving art lessons to home schooled kids.

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