Leigh Ellis ’82

Leigh Ellis is a professional painter and instructor of watercolor. She holds a MS degree in biology and began her art career 20 years ago in biological illustration. She studied painting and design at the University of Hawaii and Montana State University. Her paintings have been exhibited in juried and private shows from Hawaii to Georgia, including 10 solo exhibits. Leigh has illustrated 5 books for Manasha Ridge Press and one book, entitled The Journeyman’s Path in 2002. She is an active member of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation and the Georgia Watercolor Society. Leigh has been a juror for the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Contest for the past 5 years.