Ellene Hartounian is a painter and primary school teacher whose artistic journey began in 2020 during the solitude of Covid lockdown.

With an unexpected amount of time and seclusion, she turned to painting as a creative outlet. Since then, her work has unfolded into a collection of bright, whimsical images inspired by her vivid dreams and the people in her life.

The playful energy and sense of childlike wonder that surround her in the classroom each day translate into her art, emerging as vibrant colours and imaginative themes.