Most of Roger Ellingson's paintings are done on location or are

based upon his plein air paintings.  Mostly self-taught, he did take

some art classes in college and began painting later in life.  

Growing up in Sioux Falls, Roger returned to Sioux Falls after 

teaching in Wyoming and working summers for the US Forest 

Service in both Wyoming and the Black Hills.  He also lived and worked in Montana and Minnesota.  Living in these areas has 

influenced his art.  He recently retired from the Sioux Falls School

District, where he was a teacher.  He is married to Sheila and they have a son Charlie, who attends Augustana University.  

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Working in both watercolor and acrylic, Roger usually paints 

smaller plein air paintings of nature or downtown scenes during 

the summer.  During the winter he creates larger, more colorful

acrylic paintings.  These larger paintings ofter include groups of people in various local settings.  Hope you enjoy.  

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