Throughout my degree, my passion for creativity has offered me a deeper perspective on the world and instilled a desire within me to connect with audiences through emotional and philosophical narratives. As an illustrator, I love to explore symbolic meaning by forming ambiguous illustrations so that each of my pieces can provide an interpretive, engaging and reflective experience to the audience.

A charcoal and oil painting by Ella Sell showing a girl walking down a monotone meadow.

Within my study, I have developed an advanced analytical ability, along with a strong set of visual communication skills, which I am eager to take forward in my career, particularly within the avenue of storytelling, by offering a sense of belonging through my illustrations. I enjoy the process of capturing emotion through color and portraying the transition of time through mark making. Above all, exploring these avenues at Norwich University of Arts has led me to feel confident in understanding my identity as an illustrator.

A watercolour sequence showing a man aimlessly walking. In every shot his figure becomes more blurred.
A watercolour comic strip by Ella Sell portraying the story of grief through colour.
A charcoal piece by Ella Sell showing two ambiguous figures walking towards each other.
A simple watercolour piece by Ella Sell, depicting a figure chasing after another within a broad white space.