As owner and artistic director of the Terrafirma studio, Ellen's creative focus is to design and produce high-quality, functional works of art for the table and home using an original process. Patterns are created by painting through textiles and lace using liquid porcelain to produce a distinctive "one of a kind" result. The base of warm, natural stoneware juxtaposed with vibrantly colored and patterned porcelain surfaces achieves the casual yet sophisticated look that has become her signature in both dinnerware and accessories.