In case you didn't notice my signature and logos both have stars, but why? Well, besides an obvious touch of whimsy, stars have been interwoven throughout my life. 

I was named Ella after the deeper meaning "giver of light."

I had the glowing stars on my ceiling when I was little. I drew them in the corners of papers all the time. Whenever I was at camp, or at the beach the first thing I did at night was count how many stars I was able to find and the constellations. When my father passed they became a thing of peace and symbolic for light in the darkness, and later something more silly and aspirational. I began collecting the Dior stars that came in the gift bags whenever I could find them because I loved the cohesive design and the Dior window displays. I incorporated them into a few art pieces. Stars also remind me of sweet memories around the holidays like placing the star ontop  of the Christmas tree, and the window displays of New York during the Christmas Season. 

Stars also remind me of some of my favorite poems and bible verses. Everything stars are to me is what I hope my art is for others: Bright, bold, dazzling, nostalgic, and meaningful.