As an avid gardener, flora and fauna serve as the main source of inspiration for Ellen Duvall's explorations in surface design. Beneath a layer of vibrant color, Ellen illustrated functional ware also weaves in personal narrative, finding parallels between the natural world and the human experience. Following a long career as an art educator in public schools, Ellen now works as a full-time ceramic artist in her home studio located outside Austin, Texas.

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