About

“You must construct a circle mentally, a circle of light and intention,” quoted from Stanislavsky, is the
first step of the creative process of Contemporary Mixed Media Artist, Elaine Soltis.

Her layering of mono print, collage, and embellishment, starts with positive thought affirmation, symbol, or image. It is an introduction to 60 seconds of a lasting imprint and story. Also, there is the freedom to recycle, mark, abandon, and edit.

Elaine writes, “Trusting in what you cannot see is not an easy thing to do. It comes from confidence in your personal daily encounters. Years, of working with highly pigmented seasonal French Beaute product, art medium instruction in chemical action and reaction, and journaling of the ordinary day,
have provided many tools of choice.”

“It is a spiritual connection to what I feel, though, that makes the difference. Lovely energy, random coming out of nowhere, the intuitive painting evolves out of the process of how, why, and when. The more I let it flow, the more organic in form, a beautiful purity is found.”

Elaine Soltis has been both mentor and teacher to other artists. While creating original design, a valued exchange of experience and friendship develops. The end result of classroom, studio time, exhibitions, gallery showings, and invitational, is that there is no end to ideas, potential, and grace.

Elaine is currently a Studio (211) Artist at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA. She has had the cumulative eight years’ experience of interviewing other Artists in the region, for cable television, BCTV. Working as a Promotional Trainer and Colorist for French designed Beaute has given Elaine, highly impacted vibrancy to her palettes. Belonging, heart and soul, to awareness of Wellness, her gratitude is given for being a 25 year Reiki Master. Retiring from Actors’ Equity, she had been a 20 year Union
Member, with stage, voice over, and commercial engagements.

Elaine writes:  “Refuge and solace are found while experiencing the beauty and energy of nature.  Living in the wooded surroundings of the Nolde Forest, Pennsylvania, and the past wonders of the Puget Sound, Seattle, and Lake Erie, Cleveland, have taught lessons of an exploratory approach to Art…What is the story?..How am I experiencing this moment?”

How has it changed my mood?  Design follows, with the best motivation being that of my soul. My discipline as a Painter was cultivated through the practice of Reiki, Usui Tradition.  This wellness orientation influenced my life and art, often surprising me.

“The halfway point, often finds me stumbling and ready to give up.  It is just then, that the true challenge has turned the corner and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.”

Daughters: April, Elaine and Amber
Photo by Elli Vayo Photography