Rowynn Auxin Ellis (formerly CCJ Ellis) is a professional fantasy illustrator and Author from Bangor North Wales. Their work is inspired by strong emotions, nature, fantasy and mythology and they work mainly with pen, ink and watercolour and digital media. 

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rowynn attended Wrexham University and achieved a Degree in Illustration and a Masters in Design Communication. Over the years they have worked with a number of clients including; Wizards of the Coast, Magic the Gathering, Eye of Newt Press and Astra Publishing. They have launched several successful Kickstarters, one of which lead to the international publication of their first book 'Welsh Monsters & Mythical Beasts'.

Rowynn has also appeared on the BBC 'Wales Today' Show and Welsh TV channel S4C's arts program Y Lle’ and took part in the Artist Alley London MCM 2023 Panel 'Myths & Monsters Artist Panel and they were a guest at Birmingham MCM 2024.

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Currently Rowynn is working on a series of personal projects exploring and documenting Welsh folklore. Their aim is to create published resources that take you on a journey through the symbolism and history of  Wales’ most renowned folk tales, customs and mythical creatures.