Our hearts are grieving.  Ellie Shoal Potvin gained her angel wings on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 following a two-year battle with Rhabdomysarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer. 

This weekend we celebrated Ellie's short, beautiful life with her twin sister Grace, her incredible parents Amy and Tim, and hundreds of others touched by her light.

Ellie's creative spirit lives on in her artwork.  Limited Edition prints from four of her oil paintings are available here, including Ellie's final painting, a cheery sunflower titled "All Things Bright and Beautiful".  100% of proceeds benefit "Lift Up Ellie", a supplemental needs trust that assists the family with medical expenses.

You can find the story of Ellie's journey on her CaringBridge website.

"Ellie's Angel", the product of one of Ellie's recent visits to Anne Neilson's studio, is now available as an 11x14 giclee print.  Thanks to the generosity of Chromatype Printing, 100% of the proceeds of this limited edition print will benefit the "Lift Up Ellie Fund" a supplemental needs trust to support Ellie Potvin, an 8 yr old Charlotte girl battling a rare childhood cancer.   {more info}

"Ellie's Angel" by Ellie Potvin, 11x14 Giclee Fine Art Print, $75

I had the privilege of having 8-year-old Artist Ellie Potvin and her mother Amy in the studio on Dec 14 for an oil painting lesson and a few fun hours at the easel.  Ellie is a beautiful, creative girl suffering from Stage 4 Relapse Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer.  I have been following Ellie through her CaringBridge website and have been praying for the Potvin Family. 

Two of Ellie's paintings have been reproduced as limited edition high quality giclee prints (courtesy of Chromatype) are available online at anneneilsonfinart.com and in Charlotte at Studio 21 Fine Art (118 E Kingston Avenue) and my local gallery Sophia's Gallery (1528 East Blvd).  We look forward to offering additional prints soon -- she revisits the studio for another session this week!

Please remember sweet Ellie in your prayers.

Buy Prints // Slide show of Ellie's visit // Ellie's CaringBridge website