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watercolor inspired floral pattern by Ellen Morse Originals

Hi, I’m Ellen!

I am a creative designer crafting vibrant artwork to brighten your brand or product. Be it a custom illustration, a surface pattern design, or a hand-lettering piece, I am here to enhance your business or non-profit’s presence. Backed by 25 years of experience in graphic design, I also offer tailor-made branding solutions and creative direction to breathe life into your business’s vision.

My creativity draws from nature and my travels. My designs are perfect for fabric, home decor, greeting cards, apparel, or any imaginative endeavor you have in mind!

I am looking forward to collaborating and bringing our imaginative visions to life!

photo of Ellen Morse in red blouse in floral field

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My third and final entry for @ayara.home #ayarades My third and final entry for @ayara.home #ayaradesigncontest23. I'm just getting this one in under the wire. I call this "Found Beauty" and I literally was inspired by a weed. This is based on little purple flowers that grew along the side of the road that I discovered on my daily walk. I love the symmetry of this and all of the details. I think it would work well in a lot of different colors too!
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My third entry for the, @ayara.home design contest My third entry for the, @ayara.home design contest 
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#ayaradesigncontest23 #surfacepatterndesign #wallpaperdesign #illustration #bohofloral #homedecor #surfacedesign
My second entry to the @ayara.home #ayaradesigncon My second entry to the @ayara.home #ayaradesigncontest23 
It took me a while to get this just right, I revamped it a few times but am now happy with the results. I think this would look lovely on a bedroom, nursery or powder room wall.
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My entry into the @ayara.home design contest. I lo My entry into the @ayara.home design contest. I love the symmetry of this floral design. My “go to” is drawing flowers but I like to have a bit of a organic and funky shape to them too. This design is called “Wonderment” as a nod to my birth decade of the 70’s, but in a cooler, more subdue palette. #ayaradesigncontest23 
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My entry into @gandsilk "color harmony" scarf desi My entry into @gandsilk "color harmony" scarf design. I learned about this fun project from @studio.xhico. My inspiration was the late summer blooms of the hanging baskets I discovered lining the main street of a beautiful town south of me (Ellicottville, NY) We had to use at least 15 colors and still keep the design harmonious. I had a great time with this one!⁣ @multi.color.minds 
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Sneak peek: Putting the finishing touches on this Sneak peek: Putting the finishing touches on this silk scarf design. Fun project with @multi.color.minds 
Such a great group led by the fabulous @studio.xhico 
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I drew these mushrooms a while ago but mushrooms a I drew these mushrooms a while ago but mushrooms are still trending and this palette is one of my favorites for the season!⁣My email subscribers recently got the illustration of the mushrooms to download. Sign up to join my list for free art downloads, tips and tricks and studio updates! (Link on website in bio)
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Process video snippet of Autumn 🍁 leaves. Fall Process video snippet of Autumn 🍁 leaves. Fall is definitely here!  #procreateart #texturedleaves 
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floral meadow surface pattern design by Ellen Morse

One of my newest pattern designs!

Recent Blog Posts

illustration of girl with flowers by Ellen Morse

My portfolio review with Brenda Manley

Have you invested in yourself? I finally decided to book a professional portfolio review with agent Brenda Manley, of Brenda Manley Designs. Even though I have a degree in illustration, I have spent the majority of…

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Ellen Morse, Sketch Design Repeat's featured designer for month of June 2023

Featured on Sketch Design Repeat

I’m excited to share that I was selected as the Spotlight Surface Pattern Designer for the month of June on Shannon McNab’s Sketch Design Repeat blog. If you’re not familiar with Shannon, she is an American…

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Some of my favorite podcasts

Are you a fan of podcasts? I am a huge listener of podcasts and try to squeeze in as many episodes as possible. I listen while walking my dogs, running errands, doing chores or even while…

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Pattern design by Ellen Morse purchased by Shein

My collaboration with Shein

For those who are not familiar, Shein is a fashion brand known for fast fashion — they turn over their inventory quickly depending upon the season. Shein caters to a trendy, younger demographic (I am NOT…

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a page from my planner

How do you plan?

I am participating in Joanne Hawker’s March Meet the Maker® on Instagram and the prompt for the day was planning. It got me thinking on how I plan my time. For years I tried many different…

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hope handlettered with flower pattern background

Building Community

Working from home, and working for yourself, can largely be an isolating experience. Isolation became even more pronounced during the pandemic when our lives were forever altered. Even though I have been mostly working for myself…

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