Message to the Viewer

Hello!

My name is Ellina Burns. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas. My favorite color is green, I have ten pets, I love the outdoors, curating my own space, and exploring my environment. I've attended school in a urban setting my whole life which has consistently inspired my craft and willingness to express myself. I enjoy addressing social issues and personal experiences, as well as documenting observations of the world in my work. My grandmother has dedicated her life to art, and overall I come from a family of creatives. I've always challenged myself to exceed my own expectations of my skills, dedicating countless days of my life to improving my craft. I credit many of my teachers and mentors in their involvement throughout my career, for providing me so many different experiences to explore my identity and expression. I am now studying in New York City at Parson's School of Design, working towards a bachelors in fine arts. I plan to go into creative design in print publishing, or illustration creation for print.