Sue Ellen Jacobs

As an artist, Sue Ellen’s work explores the intersection of abstraction and realism, using layers of texture, color, and mark-making to create depth and meaning. She works across painting, drawing, digital illustration, and photography, often incorporating mixed media to push the boundaries of traditional techniques.

Her current focus is on abstract realism in portraiture, blending realistic elements with expressive abstraction to highlight the departure from realism. Inspired by the interplay between control and spontaneity, she experiments with layering, transparency, and surface manipulation to evoke a rich tapestry of experience and a compelling theme of abstract versus realism.