Coming from a city known for jazz and a rich gumbo of culture, New Orleans artist Lionel Milton, under the nom de plume of Elleone, has quickly become a well-recognized figure by companies and collectors throughout the country who seek his artistic style that uniquely and vibrantly demonstrates a raw urban energy with ubiquitous appeal and broad demographic charm.
Drawn to his distinctive style and its hip hop influences, Milton has attracted media companies such as MTV and BET which used several of his original pieces for their television programming while the Gotham-Group works with him to develop future animation for television and film projects. Additionally, national consumer brands such as Disney, Target, Sony, Budweiser and Atronic have employed his designs for children's clothing and bedding, character development and promotional materials.
Enjoying enthusiastic collectors from Hollywood to professional athletes from the NBA and NFL, Milton finds his work in national magazines and professional journals as well as on record labels and television. His infectious style and imagery have also crossed from design into television art direction, licensing, publishing and illustration.