About

Hello! Welcome to the ELM Creative blog!

My name is Elise Mance, I'm the artist behind ELM Creative. I would describe my style as clean and classic, with some fun sprinkled in for good measure. I love the look of black and white in design and art, and at the same time, turquoise is my favorite color.

My journey as a freelance creative began over 10 years ago when I started doing photography for friends and family. What was then called Elise Loyola Photography evolved into a representation of all my creative work, including writing, design, lettering, and art. If there is one thing I have learned, it's that ELM Creative and my art will continue to evolve with time.

Professionally, I have experience as a social media manager and marketer, published writer and photographer, and award-winning digital journalist. As a freelancer, I have created websites, blogs, art, graphics, and various other products for my clients.

I created this blog as a place to collect and share my work, social media and web sites, and tips for other creatives. My goal is to provide ideas and inspiration for incorporating creativity into your daily life. I also want to foster a community atmosphere among creatives where encouragement and positivity are paramount. 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by! I would love to connect with you and I am currently available for commissions and collaborations. You can also find out more about me on my personal blog.