Ellie attended UCLA, earning a degree in Fine Arts with Honors. After a career in graphic design and raising a family, she returned to her first love, painting.

As a full time painter, Ellie's chosen media are oil and watercolor. Today she works in her studio and in the field, using her talents to paint for shows, interior designers, and the galleries that represent her. Her commission work has taken her to France, Italy, and England.

Throughout her career Ellie's work has appeared in a number of Art Publications. She frequently teaches workshops for art societies and private groups and is asked to judge exhibits.

Ellie is a current member Signature Member of the; American Impressionist Society, Signature Member of Women Artists of the West, Signature Member of Gold Coast Water Society, Full artist member of California Art Club, and a member of Oil Painters of America.

Her artwork can be seen in several fine art galleries such as: Waterhouse Gallery in Santa Barbara, CA., Tirage Gallery in Pasadena, CA., Zantman Gallery in Carmel, CA., Zantman Gallery in Palm Desert, CA., Huntsman Gallery in Aspen, CO., and Katherine Designs, in Montecito, CA.