Ellis Silas

Ellis Silas was a war artist for the Australian government during World War I, one of his books being 'Crusading at Anzac'.
He was one of only three artists to record Australian participation at Gallipoli from first-hand experience and the only one of these to paint battle scenes. 'The Roll Call', 'The Attack of the 4th Brigade, A.I.F., at Bloody Angle', and 'Digging in at Quinn's Post or The End of a Great Day' were purchased for the Australian War Memorial collection.

I paint with large brushes and bold loose brush stroke in vibrant colours.

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Jos is an award-winning artist known for his bold, vibrant use of color. His large-format works are a testament to his passion for free movement and spontaneous expression, allowing him to create pieces that are as dynamic as they are expressive. Jos’s art brings to life a variety of subjects — from portraits of people and animals to cityscapes and landscapes — all united by his love for vivid color.

Jos is available for commissioned works, whether it’s capturing the personality of your children, pets, or even your favorite holiday spots.

Originally from Wollongong, Australia, Jos’s artistic journey has taken him from the Netherlands, where he lived as a teenager, to New Zealand, where he spent 26 years with his wife and four children. Now based south of Perth, Western Australia, Jos continues to explore and push the boundaries of his art, constantly inspired by his global experiences.

You can find his art at these galleries:
Eillo, Northbridge, Perth
Mirage Gallery, Subiaco, Perth,
Boranup Gallery, Margaret River,
Riverfront Gallery, Denmark,
Black Door Gallery, Parnell, Auckland, NZ,
Red Peach Gallery, Napier, NZ,
Exhibitions Gallery, Wellington, NZ,
Central Art Gallery, Queenstown, NZ