Forrest Elliott is an international contemporary painter and mixed-media artist based in York, Maine. His practice explores color, form, and intuitive mark-making through painting, encaustic, found materials, and photography--creating work that invites quiet contemplation and emotional resonance.

Forrest's work is guided by what he calls the "golden thread"—a consistent weaving of color, shape, and gesture that connects his evolving body of work across mediums and scales. Whether creating large canvases, works on paper, or intimate encaustic pieces, his process is rooted in presence, allowing each work to authentically reflect his current creative season.

His work is represented by leading galleries throughout New England and held in private collections across the United States, Australia, and Asia. Recent acquisitions include the University of New Hampshire's Hamel Honors and Scholars College. His work has been featured in Studio Visit Magazine Issue 53 (Boston, MA), Apartment Therapy, and Maine Homes by Down East.

Forrest's practice is grounded in the belief that art and life are deeply interconnected—a commitment to presence that shapes both his studio work and broader creative ventures.

"Painting the landscape challenges me to transcend the boundaries of my location and identity. I translate color relationships through observation and personal recollection in my work. Nuances of color and light are distilled to create essential forms, sometimes allowing the viewer to see just enough." - Forrest Elliott