Ellen Carranza creates a variety of prints from etchings to woodcuts. While earning her B.F.A in illustration at New York City’s School of Visual Arts, she learned the etching technique in her work. Ms. Carranza was born in Mexico City. She moved to New York City in 1990 having artistically inclined parents, she was encouraged to draw and study art. She also learned sewing from her mother, which led to Ellen’s interest in fashion. Since childhood Ellen knew her calling would be in the Visual Arts and has made that her career choice since.

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