Welcome!

Welcome to Ellen Polyard Art!  Let me take a moment to introduce myself.

I started life in Arizona the daughter of a U.S. Forest Ranger and a stay at home mom.  My dad had many assignments over the years that kept us in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico.  My mother was a lifelong learner taking classes wherever my dad was stationed.  I graduated from High School in Albuquerque where I met the love of my life.  He was in the military and together with our three children we traveled the world moving ten times in 26 years.

During this time I took classes in mostly computer science and received a degree in Computer Science while stationed in Texas and twenty years later I completed a second degree in Information Technology Management.  I spent my career in the IT field.  After a scary health situation I decided to leave that life and the big bucks behind to follow a lifelong dream of working in Yellowstone National Park.  I worked as a seasonal ranger there for five years and got to meet people from all over the world.  More importantly though, I got to know the Park like most people never have the chance.  The wildlife and landscapes are my heart and soul.

About ten years ago I also jumped out of my comfort zone and started taking art lessons--oil painting to be exact.  This was another life goal.  My mom and grandmother were both artists.  I wish I could say I came by it naturally, but creating a piece of art is work for me...it doesn't come naturally yet.  I've had the to opportunity to study under some great instructors and now, ten years later, I'm going to try to take my art to the next level.  That's why I've created this blog and opened social media accounts devoted specifically to my art.

I hope you enjoy the stories I'll tell along my journey.  If you have a question or comment, please leave a comment below or fill out the Contact Me information.

Thanks for your interest!