Creative Portfolio
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web design, creative coaching, photography,
writing & social media
As a creative maker, I have many outlets where I get to share & explore, following my curiosity while collaborating with some amazing people & brands.
I bought my first camera when I was about 15 - a film camera (I’m old enough that digital cameras didn’t exist then), but before that I often had my dad’s camera in my hand.
Along with taking photos, I’ve always loved the styling aspects, rearranging, looking, moving around to capture the most interesting view and image.
Combined with this aspect, writing and storytelling has been an underpinning to my life and my creative work.
The fact that I get to do all these things & earn an income doing it has been an exciting, rewarding & unexpected journey for me.
web design portfolio
I find such joy collaborating with creatives, artists, makers & small businesses wanting to share their voice with the world.
I work with many people who are the beginning of their journey and don’t know the first steps, but also guiding those more experienced who need a re-design or new features.
Story-telling, copywriting & guiding you through the process of creating a website are some of my skills.
“Working with Ellie made me feel inspired to keep making and pursuing my dreams. I now feel like my little home on the web is warm and welcoming thanks to her.”
Dana ~ Little Butterfly Studio
“Ellie’s eye for creative design provided us with a website that is easy to navigate, captures the true essence of the Preschool and provides all the necessary information for the community. Ellie really listened to our vision for the website and brought it all to life! We recommend Ellie to anyone looking for a web design revamp.”
Renee - Rosella’s Preschool
Web design with intention & purpose, sharing your unique ethos, creativity & business
creative coaching
Guiding, encouraging & inspiring a new map for your Self, your creative practice & your business
I work with seed & seedling, as well as already growing businesses, and help you flourish, bloom & set your seeds sailing to the breeze. (I like gardening & flower metaphors; my online name is Petalplum afterall).
It doesn’t matter your project, your creative business, or what stage you’re at. Let’s chat - because I am here to show you the path, the next steps & the process to get to the flourishing business you desire.
“Ellie, you are so kind and generous in your sharing, thank you. I have tried other business coaches before and none have come close to what you are offering and sharing with me.”
~ Samantha Corrie
Here’s just a few things we can work on together:
working on clarity with your ideas & direction of business
creating or developing products, workshops or online courses
social media (Instagram & Pinterest)
newsletters & creating community
pricing for profit & integrity
accountability
discovering your unique voice
….. and more - what do you need or want to work on?
I'm here to help you craft the business, art practice or creative journey you desire, on your terms, at your own pace.
I know you need clarity to start or grow your business - I have a special kind of magic that sees your treasures & guides you on the best way to offer them to the world.
My combination of practical how-to & actionable tips sit side-by-side with my deep questioning of your Self & your business. Giving you practical tools for creative business as well as emotional encouragement for your tender creative self.
My goal of working together is to allow you to grow into your true best self.
styling & photography
for brands, social media, in-print magazines, websites and more
I write and photograph for in-print and online magazines, here’s some of my photography and styling.
I’d love to collaborate with you. Send me an email and we can talk about how I can create a special tutorial or how-to, write an essay or article, or photograph for your magazine, blog, business, product.
A few brands I've worked with include Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah Farmers Market, Bird & Barrel Wines, Biome, BorrowBox Library app, Made by Fressko, Skinmade, Plae shoes, Onya reusable bags, Foundling, Cork Leaf yoga mats, Woolworths, Next of Kin, WildeAsher, Soult Journals, Peppermint magazine, Nature's Organics shampoo.
writing & tutorials
I’ve written for these publications:
I write freelance for magazines and blogs, as well as for my own blog (and the mini-blog of Instagram!). Scroll down the page to see / read articles. I'd love to write for you, please contact me at ellie@petalplum.com.au
June 2021: Hungarian Women’s magazine - basket weaving tutorial
January 2020: Paradiso Magazine
February 2019: Plants are Magic magazine
January 2019: Byron Arts Magazine Issue 12 : Interview with Art Post
September 2018: Peppermint Magazine Spring Issue 39: Slow Stitching article
May 2018: Byron Arts Magazine Issue 9 : Interview with artist Hobie Porter
April 2018: In the Moment Magazine Issue 11: Photos & essay 'Mindful Leaf Art'
August 2017: Project Calm Magazine Issue 3: 'Textiles from the Rainforest'
Calm Moment blog : Essay, photos & project 'Finding Creative Inspiration through Leaf Art'
2015: Peppermint Magazine Spring 2015 Issue 27: essay on My Slow Parenting Journey
2013: Peppermint Magazine Summer 2013 Issue 20: (print) Project Pattern 'Crochet Stones
2012: Peppermint Magazine - Spring 2012 Issue 15: Essay 'Fibreshed with Rebecca Burgess', Photos & article 'Village Green: Bangalow', Project Pattern 'Market Tote Bag' (click to download the pattern and make your own!)
Peppermint Magazine - Winter 2012 Issue 14: (print) Essay 'My New Roots' with Sarah Britton
2010:
Peppermint Magazine - Winter 2010 Issue 6: (print) Essay 'Journey - Prophet of Bloom' India Flint (print)
Peppermint Magazine - Summer 2010 Issue 3: (print) Hand stitched letter headers 'Made with Love', 'Made with Love' article about Ellie Beck & local creatives
Press & publicity
I'm honoured to have been featured in two in print books - The Artful Mum (2018 - self published) by Rachel Moodie, and Craft Hope (2010 - published by Lark Crafts) by Jade Sims.
2017:
Of Kin blog - Leap Story #73: Ellie Beck (very interesting questions that made me think a lot - so some great answers and words if you want to read more about me).
