The broad appeal of Elaine's art stems from the feeling of warmth flowing from her paintings. Her colors are rich, warm and vibrant. Water shimmers and ripples across her canvas. Snow, cold and silent, is softened by the glow of light escaping an open door or window. Viewers often marvel at the way her paintings respond to variable lighting.

In her landscapes and seascapes, the viewer rarely feels lonely. Whether the painting shows figures enjoying themselves in flowering gardens or at the water's shores, depicting houses nestled in fields or snow banks; the human presence is always felt.

Elaine's depth of feeling is a powerful statement of a woman in tune with herself and her environment.