Support LA icon @bobbakermarionettes this weekend by tuning into their 24 hour telethon Nov 19-20 from noon-noon. There will be special guests, performances and giveaways! So many amazing brands and people donated to the cause, including me! The above bag of goodies will be available during the telethon (time TBD). Included in my package… - Hand Painted Tote Bag - Signed copy of Dolly! - 8x10 California Print - Greetings from Los Angeles Postcard Set - Dining spots - BBMT Postcard - GIANT vinyl Fruit Stickers - Sun & Moon Gold and Holographic Stickers - VW Bus Vinyl Sticker - Three 1” Dolly! Buttons For more info, visit the BBMT instagram and follow their stories. #illustration #bobbakermarionettetheater #bbmt #24hourtelethon #losangeles #laicon #ellensurrey (at Bob Baker Marionette Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHGlrsvzho/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Posted this one on this day last year with the wrong spelling (I’m a terrible speller) instead of deleting it I’m reposting today with corrected spelling. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m still a big fan of @truecrimeandcocktails and look forward to watching the episodes on YouTube while I work. @laurenelizabethash and @unsolvedchristy have a great dynamic and if your a true crime fan I highly recommend the show. I also CANT WAIT for their take on the new @officialunsolvedmysteries episodes on Netflix. PS I have prints of this piece available on my @inprnt if your interested (link in bio) #illustration #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeandcocktails #laurenash #christyoxborrow #ellensurrey https://www.instagram.com/p/CkL4w3Zv-Wg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s official! My @uspostalservice stamp will be coming out next year. So excited to finally be able to share this project. Thank you @gregbreedingdesign for this opportunity. Hope to do another one soon 💌 #usps #stampdesign #thinkingofyou #mail #gregbreedingdesign #ellensurrey #illustration #cute (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGxihtPg05/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Iris is now available for pre-order! It’s been a dream come true to illustrate one of these classic books and I’m very excited to share all the hard work. Arrives May 2, 2023 (Link in Profile) If you’re interested in seeing my personal Golden Book collection, visit my profile page and look for the Golden Book highlight. #illustration #kidlit #littlegoldenbook #irisapfel #fashionicon #deborahblumenthal #goldenbooks #ellensurrey #penguinrandomhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CifzliFvyKF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you’re an @erewhonmarket shopper, keep an eye out for these shirts and totes I made with @drinkmarquis . Always fun when I can celebrate my city in a project. And if you have a chance, give one of their drinks a taste. The super berry flavor was one of my favorites. It reminded me of a blue raspberry icee. #erewhon #marquis #drinkmarquis #losangeles #map #LAlandmark #illustration #surfacedesign #ellensurrey https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU2FLdrLqA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The last few items from my collection with @dapperday arrived last week and I think this scarf might be my favorite item in the collection. You can find the whole ‘County Fair’ collection at dapperday.com or visit the link in my bio. #dapperday #dapperday2022 #countyfair #surfacedesign #fashion #retro #vintage #ellensurrey (at Disneyland California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChIhGWmvJ_X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From this past weekends @latimes ! I was really excited to work on this piece. I listen to a lot of comedy podcasts while I work and often hear about these clubs. I’ve only visited Largo, but now need to check out the rest. Thanks Kay for the fun assignment. 🤡 #illustration #digitalart #LAT #LosAngelesTimes #inprint #newspaper #comedyclub #losangeles #greetingsfromLA #largoatthecoronet #thecomedystore #flappers #comedychateau #dynastytypewriter #hahaclub #laughfactory #theelysian #LAimprov #westsidecomedytheater #ellensurrey (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChAUqcMLMr2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Made some buttons for tomorrows book launch at @onceuponatimebkstore ! I’ll also have a few coloring sheets available at the event. Hope to see you there 🦋 #illustration #littlebrownyoungreaders #dollyparton #dollypartonsbigdream #ellensurrey #christyottavianobooks #biography #kidlit #gouache #buttonlab (at Once Upon A Time Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeohdjfJKFy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Book Birthday Dolly! 🦋 Dolly! The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream is out today! I’m so excited for everyone to see the book. This project was a milestone for me and I’m very proud of how it turned out. Many thanks to @christyottavianobooks , @littlebrownyoungreaders , @rubin.pfeffer.content and especially @robynmcgrathwrites for writing such a beautiful book about an amazing lady. And if you’re in the LA area I’ll be at @onceuponatimebkstore this Saturday at 2pm doing a reading of Dolly along with a signing and little drawing tutorial. Hope to see you there! If you’re in the Austin, TX area go check out @robynmcgrathwrites event on the same Saturday. #illustration #littlebrownyoungreaders #dollyparton #dollypartonsbigdream #ellensurrey #christyottavianobooks #biography #kidlit #gouache #bookbirthday #hellodolly https://www.instagram.com/p/CegrIzvpqsG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

LA folks, mark your calendars for Saturday June 11. I’ll be at @onceuponatimebkstore doing a reading and signing of Dolly! See you there 🦋 #illustration #kidlit #childrensbooks #dollyparton #dollypartonsbigdream #robynmcgrath #ellensurrey #christyottavianobooks #littlebrownyoungreaders #booklaunch #laevents (at Once Upon A Time Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdyrt8iv6ZQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Dolly Preorder Alert! Today is the last day to take advantage of the @barnesandnoble presale deal. Use code PREORDER25 for 25% off your purchase. #illustration #kidlit #dollypartonsbigdream #littlebrownyoungreaders #christyottavianobooks #barnesandnoble #ellensurrey #robynmcgrath #preorder https://www.instagram.com/p/CcqSKnFF_bG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’ll be at @dapperdayexpo this weekend with @cloverscout. @dapperday will also be unveiling a new print I collaborated with them on. Get your tickets early at dapperday.com or purchase on the day. More info about the event in my bio #dapperday #dapperdayexpo #LAevents #cloverscout #lorislora #patrickhruby #ellensurrey #illustration #midcentury #vintage #retro #disneylandhotel (at Disneyland Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CclRIGwphZ_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

@cloverscout will be at this year’s Bob Baker Day, hosted by @bobbakermarionettes ! Every year we make a new set of puppet prints and this year was circus themed. I chose the cutest elephant, Baby Penelope. Bob Baker Day is next Saturday, April 9, at the Los Angeles State Historic Park from 10am-5pm. The event is FREE to everyone and will be a day full of fun, games, food and puppet shows. Hope to see you there! (More info in my bio) #illustration #bobbakerday #bobbakermarionettetheater #babypenelope #circus #circuselephant #puppet #ellensurrey #patrickhruby #lorislora #cloverscout #laevents (at Los Angeles State Historic Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0WwsuJnx9/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s official! My dreams of illustrating a Little Golden Book are coming true! I couldn’t be more excited. #illustration #kidlitart #littlegoldenbooks #irisapfel #deborahblumenthal #ellensurrey #rubinpfeffercontent #dreamjob https://www.instagram.com/p/CZkSQ8FP2rH/?utm_medium=tumblr

First illustration assignment of the year with @nytimes ! It was fun to draw all @thebeatles memorabilia as a fan, even though the article is about breaking up with the Beatles. Thanks @jordan_awan ! #illustration #editorialillustrations #thebeatles #johnpaulgeorgeringo #nytimes #breakingupwiththebeatles #joshmax #ellensurrey #digitalart https://www.instagram.com/p/CZH9-LBvLDn/?utm_medium=tumblr

✳️✴️❇️ I’ve teamed up with @Vans and @vanscustomculture to support art education. I painted these shoes with my dingbat checkerboard pattern to let everyone know about their high school art program #VansCustomCulture. One US high school will take home $50k for their art program! Registration & more info at vans.com/customculture #illustration #vans #vanscustom #vanscustomculture #checkerboard #dingbat #neon #brightcolors #modernica #ellensurrey (at Off the Wall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYjzI0DPKsg/?utm_medium=tumblr

What’s your favorite holiday cookie? In order; Gingerbread, Chocolate Crinkle, Jam Thumbprint, Molasses Drops, Mexican Wedding, Peppermint Meltways, Rum Balls, Rainbow Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Rugelach For @wineenthusiast Thanks Julia! #illustration #digitalart #cookies #holidaycookies #gingerbread #chocolatecrinklecookies #jamthumbprintcookies #molassesdrops #mexicanweddingcookies #peppermentmeltaways #rumballs #rainbowcookies #sugarcookies #rugelach #cute #retro #classic #vintage #ellensurrey #wineenthusiast https://www.instagram.com/p/CX9M7xGv-3T/?utm_medium=tumblr