Ma. Ellen Panganiban is a self-taught artist who embarked on her artistic journey at a very young age. Initially, she focused solely on pencil drawings, gradually honing her skills to create high-quality portraits and explore various subjects. As time passed, her interest shifted towards painting. Her passion lies in creating abstract art, as it allows her to convey her thoughts and emotions through non-representational depictions, employing lines, shapes, colors, and gestures.