Artist Ellie Houghtaling makes gallery debut in Brockport

Painting by Ellie Houghtaling

by Caurie Putnam
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The paintings of Hilton artist Ellie Houghtaling will make their gallery debut at the Hart Gallery 27 in Brockport from July 10 to 31, 2021.
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Titled "Through Momma's Eyes," the exhibit features realistic, acrylic paintings inspired by snapshots on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"During the pandemic, like a lot of people, I spent a great deal of time on Facebook," Houghtaling said. "My children are teenagers now and I was inspired by the cute photos of friends'  children and asked to paint them."

The result is a beautiful collection of large paintings mostly showing the emotions of young children doing simple things, like blowing bubbles and playing in the snow.  The show also marks a bucket-list-check item for Houghtaling to have her own art exhibition.

​"I spent the last fifteen years deep in motherhood," said Houghtaling, who is originally from Shortsville. "I've always known I'm an artist, but I didn't always get a lot of time to paint. My goal for 2020 was to have my first gallery show and while it got pushed back a year because of the pandemic, it still feels really good."

The opening reception for "Through Momma's Eyes" is 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 10 at the gallery, located at 27 Market Street in Brockport. For gallery hours visit Hart Gallery 27 

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Painting by Ellie Houghtaling