This Book Will Make You An Artist

Ruth Millington (Author)

Ruth Millington is an art historian and author, researching and writing about great artists, muses, and masterpieces. For her first adult art book, Muse, Ruth worked like an art detective, uncovering the real-life people found in famous portraits. She has appeared on TV and radio, telling stories about Surrealism, Frida Kahlo, and other artists from around the world. She was brought up on the sunny island of Bermuda but now lives in the rainier city of Birmingham in England.

Ellen Surrey (Illustrator)

Ellen Surrey is an illustrator out of sunny Los Angeles, California. Blending her love of mid-century design and vintage children’s books, Ellen enjoys finding beauty in the past and colourfully sharing it with a contemporary audience. She’s illustrated many books about inspiring people, including Dolly Parton! Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Los Angeles Times. When she isn’t working, Ellen enjoys watching old movies and visiting her favorite thrift stores.