Brighten your brand or product with creative artwork & design
Hi, I’m Ellen!
I create distinctive branding with original illustrations, hand lettering and surface pattern design.
My creativity draws from over 25 years of experience in graphic design for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses to non-profit organizations.
I also license my art and have worked with Minted, Northern Cards, and CR Gibson.
I look forward to collaborating and bringing our vision to life!
Branding Design
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Is your brand memorable, or does it look like all of your competitors?
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Is your brand inconsistent without a cohesive style?
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If your brand just doesn’t feel like you, or what you envision for your business:
Surface Design
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Are you looking to add bright and bold artwork to your products with illustration, hand lettering or pattern design? I create art and patterns for greeting cards, apparel, stationery, wallpaper and more!
Website Design
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You only have a few seconds to make an impression, you need a site that’s attractive, and functional
Latest Blog Posts
AI vs. my Job?
In my creative world, AI used to mean Adobe Illustrator. But lately, those two little letters have taken on a much bigger—and more complex—meaning. Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. It’s creeping into every part of business, design,…
Why Branding Is So Much More Than a Logo
Recently, I had the fortunate opportunity to speak to a group of over 100 people at my Quality Contacts networking group at Riverworks in downtown Buffalo. I was invited to showcase my portfolio and, more importantly,…
Business cards 101: design and printing tips
Recently, I’ve come across many entrepreneurs who are just starting out and need a business card. Some go with digital cards, but if you are printing cards and you’re doing it yourself, here are a few…
From HTML to Showit: My 25-Year Journey in Web Design
Many might not realize that I first started in the website world back in 1998. I designed many websites while working at a small agency in Chicago, including the site for The Alzheimer’s Association (they are…
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Why Starting with Moodboards is Essential for Your Branding Project
Kicking off your branding project with a mood board is an absolute game-changer. It saves a lot of time and drives the creative direction for a project. What is a mood board? The dictionary defines it…
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My latest win with Minted — in time for Grad season!
I am thrilled to announce my latest Editor’s pick with Minted. This card was hand lettered and illustrated in Procreate. I used Minted’s “create a concept” where the copy is provided for the artist. I found…
My latest win with Minted — in time for Grad season!Read More
