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Hi, I’m Isabella Quiñonez Trujillo, also known as Ellie Creative—a multidisciplinary illustrator, visual storyteller, expressive arts facilitator, and street artist. With 8+ years of experience in illustration and graphic design for advertising, editorial, and educational content, I specialize in visual storytelling that communicates emotions, concepts, and everyday experiences.
I’m currently expanding my practice into the wellness space by studying art therapy and leading expressive art workshops focused on emotional well-being and empowerment, especially for women. As a street artist, I create paste-ups and graffiti around feminism, domestic abuse awareness, and female empowerment, using public art to spark dialogue and connection. I’m passionate about blending art, mental health, and social change, and I’m always open to collaborations that use creativity as a tool for healing and transformation.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Croatian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Illustrator / Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Greeting Card Universe
January 1, 2022 - PresentEmotionally engaging designs for greeting cards; created joyful holiday cards for Jewish holidays (Passover, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah); designed life cycle celebrations and birthday cards, blending cultural understanding with visual storytelling.
Senior Graphic Designer at EA. Creativo
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017Conceptualization and design across products and services; created advertising materials (flyers, invitations, merchandising, bags, stationery); client presentations; social media management and community engagement.
Graphic Designer at Apex MKTG Job Board
February 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016Conceptualization and design for a range of products; produced advertising materials; brand application across communications; client presentations; social media management; educational material design and vector illustrations.
Senior Graphic Designer at INTEGRA PRODUCIÓN Y LOGÍSTICA
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Conceptualization and design for commercial spaces, stages, and promotional materials; branding across communications; large format prints; client communications.
Freelance Illustrator at Venus Colombiana S.A.
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012Designed prints for Donna and ART youth shoe lines; explored digital illustration techniques and fashion trends.
Graphic Designer at General Metálica S.A.
May 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010Design and development of the Abbi and Aleli character notebooks; concept design for youth notebook lines; management of print space assembly; brand-aligned internal/external communications.
Graphic Designer & Event Support at Chabad Croatia
January 1, 2022 - PresentGraphic design for community events; event decoration and hospitality; logistical support for events; written/visual communications in a Jewish community context.
Brand Manager / Event Support at Nueva Unión Cultural Israelita (NUCI)
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019Poster and invitation design; greeting cards; brand normative development for volunteering projects and publications; fostering community identity.
Co-Founder at Art Jam Zagreb
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounded weekly community art gatherings to foster collaboration, growth, and connection through drawing and creative expression.
Workshop Leader at Klub Svjestkog Srca Hrvatskog
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Led cultural art workshops focused on Easter egg painting, exploring Croatian traditions and cross-cultural dialogue through art.
Exhibiting Artist at London International Paste up Fest
September 1, 2025 - PresentSelected to participate and contributed original hand-drawn characters for paste-up installation; engaged in public art storytelling.
Selected Artist at Street Art TV2 (Stick it Fest Bordeaux)
September 1, 2025 - PresentCreated original illustration addressing themes of female empowerment and Croatian heritage for festival Honors/awards.
Participant at Zagreb Street Art Festival
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Selected as a participant to contribute to the street art festival; collaborated with other artists to create public art.
Selected Artist at Copenhagen Street Art Festival
June 1, 2025 - PresentCreated illustrations addressing objectification of women; festival involvement and cross-cultural exchange.
Selected Artist at Dublin Sticker Expo
June 1, 2025 - PresentPresented original sticker-format illustrations exploring female empowerment and anti-racism.
Selected Artist at Bucharest Street Art Festival
May 1, 2025 - PresentCreated illustrations inspired by popular culture with a feminist empowerment lens.
Selected Artist at Stick up Expo Belgium
May 1, 2025 - PresentParticipated with a collection focused on challenging the objectification of women.
Publication & Exhibiting Artist at SAMRO Sticker Art Museum
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Participated in a group exhibition centered on women’s rights, anti-racism, and feminist themes.
Contributing Artist at Public Art Bus Intervention (Estonia)
March 1, 2025 - PresentContributed original feminist and anti-racist sticker illustrations for a mobile public art intervention.
Workshop Participant / Exhibitions at Multiple (Zagreb, London, Bordeaux, etc.)
March 1, 2025 - PresentParticipation in various exhibitions and workshops focusing on female empowerment and public art, including updates at SAMRO, Bordeaux, and other festivals.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Greeting Card Universe
January 1, 2022 - PresentCreate unique, colorful greeting cards with emotional appeal; design for holidays (including Jewish holidays like Passover, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah), life events (Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversaries), and birthdays.
Senior Graphic Designer at INTEGRA Producción y Logística
February 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014Design commercial spaces, stages and booths; manage advertising materials and brand application; client communication; prepare large-format print layouts.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Venus Colombiana S.A.
February 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012Design and illustration of printed patterns for shoe lines Donna and ART; experiment with digital techniques and colors; track fashion trends for youth.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Greeting Card Universe
January 1, 2022 - PresentEmotionally engaging greeting card designs; joyful holiday cards (with emphasis on Jewish holidays like Passover, Hanukkah, and Rosh Hashanah); life-cycle and birthday cards; emotionally resonant visual storytelling.
Senior Graphic Designer at INTEGRA PRODUCCIÓN Y LOGÍSTICA
February 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014Conceptualization and design for commercial spaces, stages, and stands; advertising materials; brand application; client communication; large-format print work.
Graphic Design and Event Support at Chabad Croatia
January 1, 2022 - PresentDesign materials for community events; event decoration; hospitality; logistics support.
Brand Management and Event Support at Nueva Unión Cultural Israelita (NUCI)
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019Poster and invitation design; development of brand norms for volunteering projects; publication styling.
Education
Master in Expressive Techniques and Therapeutic Arts at Instituto Iase
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design at Colegio Hispanoamericano, Cali, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Postgraduate Degree, Illustration at Universidad del Valle
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Preddiplomski studij umjetnosti – Grafički dizajn at Colegio Hispanoamericano, Cali, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026Diplomski studij – Ilustracija at Universidad del Valle
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026Escuela de Artes y Letras at Escuela de Artes y Letras
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026Master in Expressive Techniques and Therapeutic Arts at Instituto Iase
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026Bachelor of Arts - BA, Graphic Design at Universidad del Valle / Escuela de Artes y Letras
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026Postgraduate Degree, Illustration at Colegio Hispanoamericano, Cali, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026Qualifications
Elementary and High School
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Escuela de Artes y Letras
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Rising Star Honorable Mention award in GCU's 2022 Founders' Choice Awards
December 1, 2022 - January 26, 2026Akelarre de Negras / Illustration, Editorial design, Poetry
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Laurita's World – Afro-centered children's story illustration
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020KOGORO MAGAZINE – Illustration of educational items
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019EL AMARRON – Compilation book illustrations and design (Inga legends)
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017Posiciones Magazine – Illustration (Social inclusion in universities; Spirit and mission of the university)
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009Doble Sentido – University magazine design and illustrations
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007Digital Award, GCU Founders' Choice Awards 2022
December 1, 2022 - February 3, 2026Emerging Artist (Greeting Card Universe)
December 1, 2022 - February 3, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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