Award-Winning Abstract Cartography | Savannah, Georgia
11 × 14 inches | Original Mixed Media on Linen | Framed | $894
Ellis Square has been a gathering place for generations, its geography shaped by centuries of commerce, cultural exchange, and transformation. From its origins in Savannah's 1733 Oglethorpe Plan to the historic City Market and the public square we know today, this familiar landscape holds histories that extend far beyond its physical boundaries.
Ellis Entwined explores these connections through abstract cartography, interpreting the square from an aerial perspective. Expressive washes of color, textured impasto, scraped passages, and delicate pencil marks trace the movement of people through its intersecting pathways. Architectural details emerge through bold lines and geometric forms, while a small gold-leaf hexagon marks the location of Johnny Mercer's statue.
Painted on location during the 2026 Olmsted Plein Air PaintQuick, the artwork captures both the historical character of Ellis Square and the energy of a single October afternoon. Created within the competition's two-hour timeframe, the painting received First Place in the Community Artist category.
More than a representation of geography, Ellis Entwined invites viewers to consider the generations who have occupied this space and the personal connections that continue to give it meaning.
An original work from Christina Leigh's Savannah Cartography Series, this painting is a singular interpretation of a city continually shaped by its people.
Artist: Christina Leigh | CLR Creations
Title: Ellis Entwined
Collection: Savannah Cartography Series
Year: 2026
Dimensions: 11 × 14 inches
Medium: Gouache, acrylic, mixed media, and gold leaf on textured linen
Presentation: Framed, ready to display
Recognition: First Place, Community Artist Category, 2026 Olmsted Plein Air PaintQuick
Original Artwork: One of a kind
Price: $894
Bring a piece of Savannah's living history into your collection.
Award-Winning Abstract Cartography | Savannah, Georgia
11 × 14 inches | Original Mixed Media on Linen | Framed | $894
Ellis Square has been a gathering place for generations, its geography shaped by centuries of commerce, cultural exchange, and transformation. From its origins in Savannah's 1733 Oglethorpe Plan to the historic City Market and the public square we know today, this familiar landscape holds histories that extend far beyond its physical boundaries.
Ellis Entwined explores these connections through abstract cartography, interpreting the square from an aerial perspective. Expressive washes of color, textured impasto, scraped passages, and delicate pencil marks trace the movement of people through its intersecting pathways. Architectural details emerge through bold lines and geometric forms, while a small gold-leaf hexagon marks the location of Johnny Mercer's statue.
Painted on location during the 2026 Olmsted Plein Air PaintQuick, the artwork captures both the historical character of Ellis Square and the energy of a single October afternoon. Created within the competition's two-hour timeframe, the painting received First Place in the Community Artist category.
More than a representation of geography, Ellis Entwined invites viewers to consider the generations who have occupied this space and the personal connections that continue to give it meaning.
An original work from Christina Leigh's Savannah Cartography Series, this painting is a singular interpretation of a city continually shaped by its people.
Artist: Christina Leigh | CLR Creations
Title: Ellis Entwined
Collection: Savannah Cartography Series
Year: 2026
Dimensions: 11 × 14 inches
Medium: Gouache, acrylic, mixed media, and gold leaf on textured linen
Presentation: Framed, ready to display
Recognition: First Place, Community Artist Category, 2026 Olmsted Plein Air PaintQuick
Original Artwork: One of a kind
Price: $894
Bring a piece of Savannah's living history into your collection.
