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 still so much more to learn. So many definitions and facets. Through life's trials and challenges, I have upheld that promise and have every intention to continue doing so.
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 Funatics 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.
Resume (Quick View)
2016- 2025
3D Sculptor (2016-2024)
Senior 3D Sculptor (2024-2025)
Funko
-Sculpt varied form factor figures based on concept art/in collaboration with Design Artist for a wide range of licenses.
-Expert knowledge of the product development stages and production process at factory
-Ability to support new hires and lower level team members
-Oversee projects from sculpt to mass production.
-Conceptualize new form factors into digital sculpt formats.
2025
Sculptor (Commission)
Wayward Ghouls: Commission Work
I sculpted fur details for Wayward Ghouls prototype print for a blind box concept and for display at Designer Con 2025
2022
Illustrator
Upper Deck: Marvel X Funko Artist Sketch Cards
In collaboration with Funko and Upper Deck, I created one-of-a-kind Artist Sketch Trading Cards for varying Marvel characters.
Skills
Character Sculpting * Environment Modeling * Output for 3D Printing * Texturing * Rendering
Retopologizing * Illustration (Traditional/Digital) * Project Leadership * Event Organization
Small/Large Team Collaboration
Ability to support new hires and lower level team members