2021 had been a heavy year for so many, and Ellie refused to let it end without a little light. So she took matters into her own hands. Between her studies, her part-time job, and whatever hours were left in the day, she carved out lunchtimes and quiet evenings to paint. One by one, she shared them, a new piece every day, right up until the 24th of December. Watching the smiles spread across the faces of the people she loved? That was more than enough.