Ellis H. Chappell, Jr.
2440 Dauphine St.
New Orleans, LA. 70117
(504) 945-5783
echappell3@cox.net
www.chappellstudiosart.com

Education

1967-1970
Memphis College of Art
BFA

1980-1982
Syracuse University
Masters program - Independent Study Degree Program


Exhibitions***

2006

October - Featured artists in "Art for Art's Sake" at Objets Trouvés

June - Unveiling of portrait commission for Molly Baumer of her children (at her home)


2005

April - Featured artists for "Spring Fling" show at Objets Trouvés


2004

September - Chappell Studios: Showing of all portraits - Oils, Charcoal, and Mixed Media at Objets Trouvé


2003

October - Featured artists for "Art for Art's Sake" at Objets Trouvés


2002

March - "Spring Walk" showing of charcoals and nudes by Chappell Studios at Objets Trouvés


2001

October - Grand opening of Objets Trouvés: New works by Chappell Studios


*All exhibitions 2001-2007 have been in New Orleans, Louisiana

**Not included - featured artist for Blues Ball Charity in Memphis, TN.: charitable donations of painted guitars for auction for multiple fundraisers 1994 - present.

Founder and General Chairman: Pat Kerr Tigrett
thebluesball@memphischaritable.org



Collections

University of Tennessee Dental College: portrait of Dr. Jim Slagle

Orpheum Theatre: commissioned portrait of Gregory Peck

John Grisham personal collection: book covers by Ellis Chappell

Steve Cropper of the Bar-Kays and the Blues Brothers band: 4 guitars painted by Chappell Studios for Blues Ball Charity

NARAS: commissioned portrait of Neville Brothers

Stax Museum of American Soul Music: Numerous Album Covers by Ellis Chappell



Related Professional Activities

1970 - present

Illustration Work

Freelance Illustrator represented by
Joe Mendola, Manhattan
Art Works Illustration, Manhattan
Linda Smith, Dallas

Clients

Books by:
- John Grisham
- Michael Crichton
- Kurt Vonnegut
- Earl Stanley Gardner
- Elmore Leonard
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences: four posters for the Grammy Awards


Teaching

Memphis College of Art
1978-1988
Taught Graphic Design and Illustration