Welcome! I'm a palette knife artist and landscape architect located in sunny San Luis Obispo, California. Follow the links below to explore my portfolio of creative work. Thanks for stopping by!
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 Tyle Ellison Palette Knife Art |  Garden Firepit Area |  Two Farmer's Dahlias |
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 Norco Landscape Design |  Ellison Mural Graphic Design |  Terra By Tyler Terrariums |
 Crashing Wave on Gray |  Tyler Ellison Designs Landscape |  Mission San Luis Obispo Watercolor |
 Landscape Architecture Design |  Flour House Negroni Painting Ellison Design |  Pool Design |
 Terrarium |  Bob's Well Bread Graphic Design |  Oil Painting Event |
About
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After graduating with degrees in landscape architecture and business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, I've pursued creative and entrepreneurial opportunities from this special place that I continue to call home. I am a licensed California landscape architect, but the simple process of creating beautiful things both with and for other people keeps me excited about my work. Color and balance are both major themes in my creative pursuits.
I love to learn new skills, to explore new places, connect with people, try new foods, and generally experience the beautiful region I'm blessed to live in. The Central Coast's golden sunsets, signature peaks, creeping mists, iconic landmarks, ancient trees, grassy slopes, and rolling hills infuse most of my oil paintings and inform much of my landscape design. My paintings come to life using just a palette knife, a style aimed at capturing the interplay of harmonious colors, organic shapes, and the fluid dynamism found in nature.
Additionally, you may find me developing websites and logos, helping other entrepreneurs build their brands, and building terrariums and reclaimed wood furniture; hence, the all-encompassing Ellison Designs. I also keep a few treatment-free bee colonies with friends and play various musical instruments when I can.