Ellen He was born in New Jersey, graduated from RISD, and now lives in Los Angeles.
Her way of storytelling is calm, visually arresting, and often sweet. When away from her desk, she enjoys playing with her dog and watching movies with loved ones.
email: ellenhe2@gmail.com
instagram :@ellenhee
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Photo courtesy of Julie Joohyun Lee
Her way of storytelling is calm, visually arresting, and often sweet. When away from her desk, she enjoys playing with her dog and watching movies with loved ones.
email: ellenhe2@gmail.com
instagram :@ellenhee

Photo courtesy of Julie Joohyun Lee
Awards and Publications
Du Zhe Cover Image 2022
Monu Boze Memorial Prize 2020
World Illustration Awards Shortlist 2019
Exhibitions
Impressions and Expressions, Lee and Lee Gallery, Los Angeles 2025
Affordable Art Show, Gallery Do Arte, Los Angeles 2024
Power in Numbers 8, Galley Nucleus, Los Angeles 2023
Supernatural Supermarket, ISB Gallery Providence 2019
Travel Companions for Dreams, Paper Gallery, Providence 2018
RISD Freshman Triennial, Waterman Gallery Providence 2015
Du Zhe Cover Image 2022
Monu Boze Memorial Prize 2020
World Illustration Awards Shortlist 2019
Exhibitions
Impressions and Expressions, Lee and Lee Gallery, Los Angeles 2025
Affordable Art Show, Gallery Do Arte, Los Angeles 2024
Power in Numbers 8, Galley Nucleus, Los Angeles 2023
Supernatural Supermarket, ISB Gallery Providence 2019
Travel Companions for Dreams, Paper Gallery, Providence 2018
RISD Freshman Triennial, Waterman Gallery Providence 2015