Jackson artist Ellen Langford endeavors to exude joy through her work. Her vividly colored paintings depict scenes of connection, often between people and animals, that may be quiet or exuberant ...

Artist Ellen Langford told me recently that she was painting a violin for a symphony fund-raiser. I thought, "That's nice." I was picturing maybe a canvas with a vase of roses, a velvet curtain ...

Natural Affinity, an exhibit featuring the work of potter Shawn Ireland and painter Ellen Langford, runs Aug. 6-26 at American Folk Art & Framing.. Press release from organizers: ...