Ellie Franey
graphic novel artist & author
About
Erin Elizabeth Franey, or "Ellie", (she/they) is a Detroit-based illustrator & author with a BFA in Illustration from the College for Creative Studies. Her work blends graphic, comic, and digital art; touching on various topics from mental health to female empowerment and LGBTQIA+ identity.When she’s not making comics, she’s playing video games, or pestering her three cats.Follow Ellie on Twitter to keep up with their work.Business Contact: ofraneyart(@)gmail.com
publications
2024
Monster Crush - YA graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics, author and illustrator2020:Henk and I - ongoing webcomic series about Ellie and her fiance, Henk.“Gender Turbulence” - 4 page featured comic for Oh Joy Sex Toy by Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan“Shenobi” - charity zine for The Trevor Project, cover artist and page illustration“Everything in Balance” - ATLA themed cookbook, full page illustration contributor"Breathe: A Studio Ghibli Zine” - full page illustration contributor2019:“Sunflowers” Zine - two page illustration spread
exhibitions
2019:“Fall Fantasy” - 2 pieces exhibited @ Black Box Gallery - Curated by Dave Chow“CCS Student Exhibition” - 6 pieces exhibited for senior wall @ The Taubman Center