I am a writer and coach based in London. I’m the author of More Than The Eyes: Art, Food & The Senses and Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration, and a regular contributor to a range of publications including frieze, Art Monthly, Art Quarterly and The World of Interiors. As a coach, I work with artists, writers and creative professionals who want greater clarity and fulfilment in their practice and careers.

I bring my experience of more than 20 years working across the field of contemporary art: as a writer and editor; curator and commissioner of contemporary art in museums, non-profit spaces, commercial galleries and independent projects; as a university tutor; and as a coach to artists working across all media. I integrate this experience with my skills as a yoga and meditation teacher, and my training in neurodiversity- and trauma-informed modalities.

I work with artists and creatives at every stage of their career: emerging, mid-career and established, to clarify vision, build confidence and create a sustainable practice. Together, we develop actionable strategies tailored to your goals. Sessions are available online and in person, as single appointments or as 6- and 12-session packages, and I offer a sliding scale of rates. I also offer group coaching programmes.

Testimonials

“Working with Ellen specifically was genuinely transformational. I remember after our first meeting feeling like she really understood me as an artist, what I was trying to do, and where I wanted to go.” —Joe, artist

“Ellen is a thoughtful and sensitive coach who has a deep understanding of the creative process and the multiple challenges and opportunities artists encounter on their individual creative journeys.” —Di, artist

“These sessions have been one of the best investments I have made for myself, my art and for my personal growth and happiness.” —Helen, artist

“Ellen’s insight and guidance gave me clarity and focus in a way that I hadn’t been able to achieve on my own.”—S., curator and producer

“I felt supported, challenged, and inspired to develop my practice in a practical and meaningful way.”—Anonymous, Artist

“Working with Ellen helped me make decisions about exhibitions, collaborations, and the direction of my work that I had been stuck on for years.” —Anonymous, Artist

“Ellen has shown me how, on my own, I can be held accountable to my practice and set goals or grow within what I was comfortable with.“—Gina, artist