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watercolor inspired floral pattern by Ellen Morse Originals

Hi, I’m Ellen!

I’m a surface pattern designer and illustrator making colorful art to brighten your day. Inspired by nature and my travels, my designs are available for licensing and are perfect for fabric, home decor, greeting cards, apparel or whatever you can imagine! With over 25 years of experience in graphic design and production, I can provide design support as well.

I can’t wait to collaborate and create some beautiful products.

Ellen Morse Originals

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#GCxDESIGN23 #Goldencoil #surfacepattern #floralpatterns #plumeria #tropicalflorals #stationerylover #planners #ladieswhodesign #patternlove #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesigners
Today's prompt: "The best part"...​​​​​​​​​The best part is all of the options there are for artists nowadays. I feel really excited about what I'm able to do with technology and reaching the next level artistically. Subsequently, I love traditional mediums such as watercolors and have so much fun experimenting.
Showing another version of my #tropicalplumeria pattern. I am liking this blue background!
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#patternplay #surfacedesigner #spoonflowerartist #pattern #patterndesignersclub ​​​​​​​​#designer #patternlove
Today's prompt is "Adapt." Building a business, es Today's prompt is "Adapt." Building a business, especially a creative business, is not for the faint of heart. Everyday you need to adapt. Just when you think you have it all figured out (eg: this is selling, that worked last time) then it changes. In order to succeed you need to be highly adaptable. Consistency in showing up everyday is key. I also have adapted batch working (finally!) and that has really helped my processes.​​​​​​​​​.
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#surfacepatterndesign #patternplay #surfacedesigner #spoonflowerartist #pattern #patterndesignersclub 
#designer #patternlove
Today's #MarchMeettheMaker prompt is color. I neve Today's #MarchMeettheMaker prompt is color. I never shy away from bright colors! In fact, the brighter the better. I have been trying some designs in softer palettes, but my go to is fuscia, chartreuse, and blues, yellows and oranges. What are your favorite colors? ​​​​​​​​​.
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#surfacepatterndesign #patternplay #surfacedesigner #spoonflowerartist #pattern #patterndesignersclub 
#designer #patternlove
Today's prompt is decision. I've struggled with fi Today's prompt is decision. I've struggled with finding what direction to focus on with my pattern designs but I've been having positive feedback on my tropical patterns. I decided to expand upon them and see how far I can go and concentrate my pitching (for now) on the swimsuit and apparel markets. ​​​​​​​​
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#meethemaker2023 #tropicalpatterns #Marchmeetthemaker #pinktropics #sheinx #pinkleaves #yellowbirds #hibiscus #plumeria #tropicalbirds #marchmeetthemaker2023 #surfacepatterndesign #patterndesigner #tropicalpattern #pinkhawaii #hawaii #islandready #ellenmorseoriginals #dreamingofwarmweather
Today's prompt is Favorite Process. One of my favo Today's prompt is Favorite Process. One of my favorite things to do is to paint in watercolor and then experiment with color combinations in #photoshop. Can you guess which is the original?​​​​​​​​​ I'm using this as the background for a holiday #greetingcard I'm working on ahead of time for #minted.
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Today's prompt is Glow up, so I'm announching a bi Today's prompt is Glow up, so I'm announching a big WIN for me today! Shein is picking up 3 of my pattern designs. I'm not sure where they will be used yet but I'm excited to see them out in the world! I was able to make the connection through a presentation in my @multi.color.minds membership. After 2 years of lots of work creating patterns this is a #bigwin for me! You can read more about this process in my blog post.​​​​​​​​​.
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#designer #patternlove
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you plan anything spec Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you plan anything special for today? ​​​​​​​​
Today's prompt for Meet the Maker is Creative space. I am not the neatest person so I do struggle with keeping my space tidy. I don't even want to show it here (although I know that's the point) just suffice to say it is not pretty to look at 😳
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Big or small is today's prompt. This reminded me o Big or small is today's prompt. This reminded me of scale. I am really trying to make more coordinate and blender patterns with different sizes. ​​​​​​​​
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#pattern #surfacepatterndesign #meetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #marchmeetthemaker #keepworking #experimentation #womenwhodraw #procreate #animalprints #texturedpattern #surfacepatterndesigner #procreateart #surfacedesign #appareldesign #homedecordesign #makearteveryday #dowhatyoulove #creativepowerhousesociety​​​​​​​​
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Today's #marchmeetthemaker prompt is planning. I t Today's #marchmeetthemaker prompt is planning. I try to write everything down in my planner and track key habits in health (water consumption to exercise) my reading habits, daily education/learning, daily art practice and how often I market/pitch my work. I elaborate more on my blog if you're interested in seeing my process (link in bio). You can also grab my fun St. Patrick's Day pattern over there when you sign up for my email updates/tips. ​​​​​​​​
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#meetthemaker #marchmeethemaker2023 #surfacepatterndesigner #stpaddysday2023 #planning  #organization #productivity #freshslate #startfresh #habittracker #dailyhabits #planyourday #goalsetting #makearteveryday
Happy Friday!! Today's prompt: Recharge. Being out Happy Friday!! Today's prompt: Recharge. Being out in nature always recharges me. I also like to paint nature scenes (sometimes I use them in my work) but a lot of times they are just for me to relax. I usually just paint with no plan or purpose.​​​​​​​​​.
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#MarchMeetheMaker, Prompt #9: Trial and error: ​ #MarchMeetheMaker, Prompt #9: Trial and error: ​​​​​​​​​where to begin? I feel like the past few years in my business has been a lot of trial and error, but I also know that means I'm learning and growing. 2 years ago at Christmas I got an ipad and set off to learn Procreate. I also learned how to make a repeat pattern. There have been a lot of long hours to figure things out. In addition I have worked on greeting cards, invitation and stationery design -- especially with Minted. I highlight this trial and error process in my blog.
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