![]() She began her career as a fine artist in San Francisco and exhibited a solo show of oil paintings at a gallery in San Jose, California. She has written poetry since she was a teenager, though she didn't study writing in school. Early life and career Įllis grew up in New York and studied painting at the University of Montana, where she was influenced by art history, particularly Egon Schiele, Max Beckmann, and German Expressionism. Her work is inspired by folk art, art history, and mysticism. She received a Caldecott Honor for her children's book Du Iz Tak? (2016). Grammy Nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package (20)Ĭarson Friedman Ellis (born October 5, 1975) is a Canadian-born American children's book illustrator and artist. ![]() Society of Illustrators Silver Medal (20) ![]()
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