About ellen
 

Life is a winding road, isn’t it? I feel blessed beyond measure to have turned down the lane of wedding invitations and stationery design. My clients are the best around, and I’ve never looked back.

How did I arrive here?

The short answer is that I’ve been fueled by creative pursuits all my life. My mom will tell you that our “art box” filled with pipe cleaners, google-y eyes, and paper punchers was in use (with contents all over the counter!) more than it was tucked away in the cabinet. I spent all of my formative years wearing out ballet shoes, which not only instilled in me a love of the arts and music, but also taught me about discipline. In college at the University of Georgia, I majored in Scientific Illustration, where I learned to paint in watercolor and began training in digital illustration and design programs. I continued on to a Master’s program in Medical Illustration. Years later, I was newly engaged and looking for a stationer to create traditional invitations with a touch of watercolor for our wedding. I couldn’t find quite what I was looking for, so I decided to get out my paint brushes and do it myself. As they say…the rest is history!

When I’m not designing stationery, you can find me cooking and spending time with my husband, my son, and our two chocolate labs in Richmond, Virginia. 

These are a few of my favorite things:

  • the beach (specifically the Gulf Coast)

  • cooking & entertaining

  • almond milk lattes & cortados

  • travel

  • people (Enneagram 1 with a strong 2 wing here!)

  • Football Saturdays - Go Dawgs!

Other Things I’m Involved In:

I illustrate a children’s book series that my Aunt Margaret writes about her dog Amos. It’s a family affair! We think our books are pretty neat. Check them out here: AmostheDog.com

Giving Back:

Every day I get to wake up and work with some of the best clients around: brides, wedding planners, and retail shop owners. You all allow me to do what I love, and for that, I give back. We support the following organizations: World Pediatric Project, National Wildlife Federation, Humane Society of the US, Little Hands Virginia, and Greater Richmond SCAN.