Artist Profile: Ella Morrison - Illustrator and Designer

My name is Ella Morrison and I am a Filipino American multimedia designer based in Central Virginia. I collaborate with a wide range of clients on projects such as illustrative portraits, merchandise design, and digital marketing but I also just love to doodle out of sheer enjoyment. My art expresses themes of youth, self identity, femininity, and love. In my free time I am a musician and avid hobby collector. I love matcha lattes, cute stickers, 90’s shoujo manga, Sylvanian Families, deliciously long naps, and cats.

Website: ellamorrison.art

Instagram: @ellamorrison.art

Email: ella@ellamorrison.art

WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE AN ARTIST?

I have wanted to be an artist since I was but a wee child with a stubby crayon in my little dumpling fist.

HOW DOES YOUR PERSONAL STORY/BACKGROUND INFLUENCE YOUR WORK?

I am a first generation Filipino American woman, so my perspective of the world has been greatly challenged by the competing cultures that raised me. When I realized that art can create a safe space for me to express myself despite my mental and physical health, I was in for the long haul.

WHICH OF YOUR WORKS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

I am most proud of my piece “Cosmic Kiss” because not only is it super cute, it is the piece that convinced me to believe in myself and pursue art even more.