About

Meet your author/artist, Ellen, aka ArtKid!

I’m a free spirit.

I’m a free thinker.

I’m a free bird.

No…well not that last part. I am not a hit rock single, unfortunately.

I am an artist.  I am a lover.  I am a fighter.  I am a believer.  I am faithful.  I am dedicated.  I understand the value of a good friend, a good book, a good cup o’ joe, and a dollar.

Some states have inhabitants who are disgustingly proud to be living there.  New Jersey is one of those states, and I am one of those inhabitants.  Born and raised in New Jersey, I have grown to love it’s quirkiness.  From crazy homeless people, to asshole drivers, to the best fried oreos on the planet, this state certainly is my favourite place to be.  I couldn’t be prouder to be a New Jersey Italian.  It’s definitely something that has to be capitalized, so shut your mouth or I’ll do it for you.  Just for the record, however, I do not nor have I ever met Tony Soprano and no, my family is not in the Mafia.  Thanks for the compliment though!

I often start art projects that I never finish.  If you’ve asked me to make you something, just keep after me until it’s done.  It’s pretty much the only way to do things. Haha