I'm an illustrator with graphic design training, working in London. I have a sensitive approach to storytelling and a tactile way of interpreting ideas into watercolour and ink illustrations. I'm invested in social change and understanding what it means to be human and our relationship to our wider communities, these themes are often featured in my work.
I've been lucky to have worked for and collaborated with clients big and small, from bringing to life visual identities for independent businesses to deeply personal stories in the form of A Girl Like Tilly. A book published in 2017 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers which takes a compassionate look at the life of a young girl growing up with autism.
To see more of my work please visit my website Ellenmakes.com
Projects
- Hong Kong - Making the most of spaceA self initiated project inspired by a trip to Hong Kong. Space is a valuable commodity there and it was fascinating to see how people utilized even the smallest of spaces on a street corner. When looking closely, you can find some kind of some order among the clutter and chaos, which is a part of the charm of walking through the streets of Hong Kong!
- Under Milk Wood by Dylan ThomasA series of illustrations for the beautifully written (and spoken!) Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas. The poem follows the lives and gossip of a cast of characters in a small town as the night turns to morning and the day to night. The windows to capture little glimpses into the lives the characters. The illustrations were inspired by visiting Laugharne in Wales, one of the towns that inspired the poem.
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Work history
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Freelance IllustratorEllenmakes
London, United KingdomFull Time
Project Manager & Personal AssistantCUBE Collective
- London, United KingdomFull Time
A dynamic, multifaceted role, working hands on with a team. Work included implimenting new task management systems to keep the team and projects on track, managing travel and day to day office logistics, producing shoots, sourcing props, assisting on set, liasing clients and assigning tasks and managing interns.
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Skills
- Drawing
- Painting
- Illustration
- Visual Communication
- Life Drawing
- Food Illustration
- Ink Illustration
- Narrative Illustration
- Beauty Illustration
- Blog Illustration
Education
Diploma in Professional StudiesLondon College of Communication, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
BA Illustration Visual MediaLondon College of Communication, UAL
- London, United Kingdom