Ellie Shoal Potvin
October 31, 2001 - June 23, 2010
An Angel in our Midst
Ellie Potvin was a beautiful 8-year-old girl who loved her twin sister Grace, Girl Scouts, Taylor Swift and Art. On June 23, 2010, Ellie gained her angel wings after a two-year fight with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer.
On December 14, 2009, Ellie Potvin and her mom visited the Southend studio of Anne Neilson for a lesson in oil painting and some time at the easel. (slide show of Ellie in studio) The Potvins have returned to the studio many times since and Anne developed a close friendship with this incredible family.
Four of the many paintings Ellie has created have been made into fine art giclée prints (courtesy of Chromatype) and are for sale here and in Charlotte at Studio 21 Fine Art (118 E Kingston Ave). Also available are notecards featuring a painting by Ellie's sister Grace. 100% of proceeds will benefit the "Lift Up Ellie Fund" a supplemental needs trust.
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"Pinky Power" by Ellie Potvin 11" x 14" Giclee Fine Art Print  |
"Blue Moon" by Ellie Potvin *SOLD OUT 11" x 14" Giclee Fine Art Print *Limited edition 11" x 14" prints are sold out; Another sizemay be offered in future. |
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"Ellie's Angel" 11" x 14" Giclee Fine Art Print |
All things Bright and Beautiful" 11" x 14" Giclee Fine Art Print |
- Limited Edition Angel Series Prints, benefitting Lift Up Ellie
- Ellie's Caringbridge Site
- Ellie's Fundraising Website: "Lift Up Ellie"
- Slide Show of Ellie's visit to Anne's studio