Ellie Altomare is a highly-motivated and energetic marketing consultant with over 26 years of experience in branding and marketing across all channels. She specializes in helping illustrators and animators build thriving and fulfilling creative businesses. This passion for the power of illustration has led her to be a World Illustration Awards Judge. Altomare offers an array of services including helping map out clear directions for illustration businesses, providing tools and strategies for professional success and connecting clients with art directors, creative directors and art producers worldwide. Her personal experiences in the art world and research from years of working with creatives have given her a unique understanding of the challenges and needs of illustrators and art buyers. Altomare received her education from the Santa Barbara City College and holds diplomas in tourism and travel services management and business and languages.