About Ellie:
A promise I made to myself on my first visit to Seoul, South Korea was to always be me. I've spent the last few years defining just who 'Ellie' is, and I know there is so much more to learn. So many definitions and facets. But above all, I have upheld that promise, even to my second visit to Seoul and to hopefully many more ahead.
My journey as an artist has been a never-ending adventure of diving into the unknown and expanding upon the world that I know. Welcome to the journey and thank you for taking the time to hear my story
People say that we all live in our own 'worlds' that encapsulates our interests, experiences, relationships, etc. We're given a set size at birth and what we do with it from there, I believe, is completely up to ourselves. A 'world' can be as big and open as you make it. And as a world traveler, bilingual and passionate artist, I strive to expand my world and redefine my 'limitations' and expectations.
Drawing customized POP art for fans at Funko HQ's (Everett) Wetmore Forest Grand Opening.
From "Making Fun - The Story of Funko" Documentary
When I first started transitioning my passion for art from a hobby to a career, I never thought I would do anything more than traditional illustrations and concepting. But thanks to the strides I've taken outside of my comfort zone, what I've learned and the individuals that helped along the way, I've taken even larger strides into the world of digital sculpting and modeling, in games and in toys/collectibles.
My skillset has expanded: from hard skills- sculpting characters, creatures, and environments- to soft skills - collaboration in small/large teams and organization, in a leadership position and in a morale building mindset. And in any area of weakness, I am excited to learn and grow more to further push the definition of who I am.
Experience (Quick View)
2016- present
3D Sculptor (Full-time)
Funko
-Sculpt varied form factor figures based on concept art/in collaboration with Design Artist for a wide range of licenses.
-Prep files for 3D printing.
-Take point on projects with multiple Sculptors.
-Oversee projects from sculpt to mass production.
-Conceptualize new form factors in digital sculpts.
2022
Illustrator
Unannounced Project*
Created Character Artwork for established licenses.
2015
Modeling Intern
Spray N Pray
Modeled characters for Spray N Pray's game Raven.