Elluse Studio

17/08/2026

A moment of reflection on thirty years of design, ten years of branding, and the creative block that comes with total clarity.

After thirty years of design, the thinking finally stopped.

Elluse is fifty percent fine art, fifty percent commercial murals.

Total clarity brought total overwhelm. A creative rut.

Shaking up the system. Moving house and finding a new studio space.

Ready for massive abstract canvases and subversive wallpaper patterns.

Digital drawings transferred to large scales via tissue paper.

The blueprint is there. Time to get out of my own head and get on with it.The thinking is officially done—the ex*****on phase starts now. Headed to the new studio to make a mess and create....

Didsbury Parsonage Trust Edgy Fine Artist (BA Hons) & Technologist Manchester

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15/08/2026

The evolution of “Greed.” 🐍🎨

Looking back, I realized that being on antidepressants to manage endometriosis pain subtly influenced my early creative choices, leading to a palette that didn’t match my internal truth. As my health improved and I began to “come through” that period of illness, I felt a physical need to strip the work back.I moved toward a much darker, moodier palette—a reflection of a mind gaining clarity and finding its own voice again, free from the chemical fog of chronic pain management.”Greed” is part of a trilogy—including Ego and Jealousy—that originated during an intense emotional struggle while attempting to discontinue anxiety medication. These paintings became a way to delve into those moments of darkness, processing how mental health struggles can manifest in our daily interactions.

Technically, this evolved through a rigorous process. I experimented with printing directly onto tissue paper, adhering it to a sturdier base, and transferring it to canvas using a custom-mixed solution left to bond overnight.We are bombarded with the idea that material possessions are the only way to gain respect.

This cycle fuels the envy and consumption explored in this series. In a world that constantly emphasizes the individual, choosing gratitude becomes a necessary act of rebellion.

This text was crafted with the assistance of AI to help clarify these deep themes.

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09/08/2026

The version of this painting you see here has evolved significantly. Looking back, I realised that being on antidepressants to manage endometriosis pain had subtly influenced my creative choices, leading to a palette that didn’t quite match my internal truth. As my health improved and I began to ‘come through’ that period of illness, I felt a physical need to strip the work back.

I moved toward a much darker, moodier palette—a reflection of a mind gaining clarity and finding its own voice again, free from the chemical fog of chronic pain management.The collections—Ego, Jealousy & Greed—evolved through a rigorous technical process. I experimented with printing directly onto tissue paper, adhered to a sturdier base before transferring to canvas using a custom-mixed transfer solution left to bond overnight.

These artworks originated during a period of intense emotional struggle while attempting to discontinue anxiety medication. These paintings became a way to delve into those moments of darkness, processing how mental health struggles can manifest in our interactions as Ego, Jealousy, or Greed.We are bombarded with the idea that material possessions are the only way to garner respect. This cycle fuels the envy I explored in this series. In a world that emphasises the individual, choosing gratitude becomes a necessary act of rebellion.This text was crafted with the assistance of AI to help clarify these deep themes.

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07/08/2026

Love this artist

We're excited to announce that Clare Allan will be one of our special guest artists at 'Art in the Octagon' 13th-15th July!
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06/08/2026

Artist: Helen Jones (Elluse)
Medium: Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
Description:

The final piece of the urban nightlife trilogy brings the viewer directly into Manchester’s historic Castlefield district. The painting masterfully captures the city’s signature industrial architecture, layering the famous overlapping canal bridges, brick viaducts, and the distant clock tower. True to the trilogy’s style, a gritty black-and-white landscape is punctuated by bold, floating geometric color blocks and vibrant graffiti details, like the “MCR” tag on the stone pillar. In the foreground, a framed snippet reveals figures immersed in the energy of Manchester’s nightlife culture, seamlessly connecting the city’s historic engineering with its modern, rebellious subcultural spirit....

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03/08/2026

Ego

Artist: Helen Jones (Elluse)
Medium: Mixed Media (Oil and Image Transfer Medium blended with Isopropyl Alcohol on Canvas)

“Ego” is part of a powerful, deeply personal trilogy exploring the intersection of chronic illness, mental health, and the external emotional influences that shape us. Created during a period of intense personal struggle while managing severe endometriosis pain, this artwork captures the fragile balance between internal resilience and overwhelming vulnerability.

The creation of “Ego” became a multi-year journey of transformation. For a long time, I was never happy with the piece, constantly changing the colours in a process that stretched out over years. Looking back, this creative unrest was deeply tied to my medical journey—specifically, taking antidepressants to manage my endo pain and the subsequent foggy process of coming off them. As my mind cleared from the chemical fog of chronic pain management, the artwork evolved with me.

Visually, the piece acts as a processing of deep sensitivity to others’ emotions, specifically how the weight of external negative behaviors can manifest within our minds. Drawing inspiration from Buddhist mindfulness practices, the composition addresses the challenging journey of detaching from negative emotional cycles.

Through a highly technical process involving mixed media and hand-blended image transfer techniques,

“Ego” stands as an intimate, physical reflection of navigating dark mental spaces to find a true creative voice.Endometriosis UK Mind Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Artfinder

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01/08/2026

Protecting My Art, My Way

✨For the past few years, Chorlton Arts Festival has been an amazing space for my evolution as an artist. But as my work has grown, so have the challenges.

My canvases are massive and take years of meticulous work to finish. Because of that, I’ve never had the confidence to leave them unattended in group shows—the anxiety of them getting damaged is just too high.Interestingly, I’ve faced a lot of pressure from other artists who think I treat my art with too much respect.

They tell me it’s “just art,” that I should just leave it in a room alone because everyone else does it, and that I’m overthinking it. On top of that, there’s always judgment around using AI in my process.But I believe self-worth means rising above what other people think is the “correct” way to do things.

This installation at is my response. Instead of risking my original years-long canvases, I blended my fine art prints with my graphic and pattern design skills to create an immersive, patterned space. Using prints gave me the confidence to walk away and leave the room without a shred of stress, while still showcasing my authentic work.

Never apologize for protecting what you create.

Do what you believe in, build your own confidence, and never let anyone diminish your self-worth.

🖤📍 Location: Dulcimer, Chorlton📅 Dates: Chorlton Arts Festival 2026

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07/05/2026

Quiet Rebellion is coming to Chorlton! 🎨✨

From May 6th–17th, I’m bringing my first public installation to the legendary as part of the .arts .

This is more than just an exhibition—it’s an immersive ‘rave living room’ featuring bold surface patterns, original oil paintings, and prints available to take home.

🖼️I want to know... where do you feel most free?
✍️Come leave your answer in the visitor notebook at the installation!
📍 Where: Dulcimer Bar, Chorlton (M21 0AE)
🗓️ When: 6th May – 17th May 2026
🎟️ Entry: FREE

See you there!

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26/04/2026

My work was never meant to be “twee.” It just drifted that way for a moment when I added a bird and a boat.

Now, I’m working in a state of praxis—letting the paint go where it actually wants to go. Right now, it wants to be lonely. It’s that sparkly, melancholy comedown after the club, when you’re finally alone and the depression creeps back in.

For me, it’s a reminder of being a teenager—sad, young, and poor. But maybe for you, it feels like something else.