Ellen has had several group and solo exhibitions through the years, including two solo exhibitions in Boston. She maintains a full time working Studio outside of her home, in the Cedar Park neighborhood of Melrose. Ellen was also an active committee member for the annual Melrose Open Studios Tour. Ellen lives with her husband Frank who claims to be her biggest fan. "In my process, I use materials instinctively. This allows more freedom, more risk-taking. As a painting evolves, I react to the dialogue between us. I do not search for the literal truth of subject; I seek an expressive, personal interpretation."