Ellen calls these carvings her Studio Line. Made out of poplar or basswood, hand detailed and sanded. Ellen then paints them with milk paints in a style reminiscent of a richly painted and genuinely aged antique it's unparallel. Once you see one, you will undoubtedly want to own several pieces of Ellen's art work. A true collectable in today's world of imported knock-offs, Ellen's designs are not only a pleasure to hang, they are a sound investment as well.