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I'm Ellen, a passionate children's book illustrator and character designer with a love for storytelling through art. With years of experience, I enjoy bringing characters to life and working on creative projects with diverse themes. My journey in the arts has taken me from freelancing to collaborating with renowned publishers, and I continue to seek new and exciting opportunities to expand my horizons.…I'm Ellen, a passionate children's book illustrator and character designer with a love for storytelling through art. With years of experience, I enjoy bringing characters to life and working on creative projects with diverse themes. My journey in the arts has taken me from freelancing to collaborating with renowned publishers, and I continue to seek new and exciting opportunities to expand my horizons.

Ellen Hopkins

Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Artist, +3

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I'm Ellen, a passionate children's book illustrator and character designer with a love for storytelling through art. With years of experience, I enjoy bringing characters to life and working on creative projects with diverse themes. My journey in the arts has taken me from freelancing to collaborating with renowned publishers, and I continue to seek new and exciting opportunities to expand my horizons.…I'm Ellen, a passionate children's book illustrator and character designer with a love for storytelling through art. With years of experience, I enjoy bringing characters to life and working on creative projects with diverse themes. My journey in the arts has taken me from freelancing to collaborating with renowned publishers, and I continue to seek new and exciting opportunities to expand my horizons.

Available to hire

I’m Ellen, a passionate children’s book illustrator and character designer with a love for storytelling through art. With years of experience, I enjoy bringing characters to life and working on creative projects with diverse themes. My journey in the arts has taken me from freelancing to collaborating with renowned publishers, and I continue to seek new and exciting opportunities to expand my horizons.

Skills

Illustration

Watercolour Illustration

Pencil Illustration

Gouache Illustration

Spot Illustration

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Watercolour Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Freehand Digital Illustration

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Animation

Expert

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Narrative Illustration

Intermediate

Acrylic Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Children's Book Illustrator at BearWithUs Productions

February 1, 2023 - Present

Illustrated children's books and worked as a freelance illustrator for various clients. Developed character designs and collaborated with authors to bring stories to life.

Freelance Illustrator/Portrait Artist at Letterfest

October 1, 2013 - Present

Created personalized artwork and portraits for clients as part of a remote design team, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.

Mural Artist at Berkeley Primary School

May 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009

Designed and painted murals for educational spaces, fostering a vibrant and creative environment for students.