Ellen Surrey

Ellen Surrey is an illustrator out of sunny Los Angeles, California. Blending her love of mid-century design and vintage children’s books, Ellen enjoys finding beauty in the past and colorfully sharing it with a contemporary audience. She’s illustrated many books about inspiring people, including Dolly Parton! Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and most recently as USPS postage stamps. When she isn’t working, Ellen enjoys watching old movies and visiting her favorite thrift stores.