Hi there!

I'm Elise, a painter and illustrator based in Dubai.

My work explores everyday moments, memory, and the quiet beauty found in the details we often overlook. Working across acrylic, gouache, ink, and digital media, I create pieces inspired by people, places, and the stories that shape our lives.

Much of my inspiration comes from travel, nature, motherhood, and the small rituals of daily life. Through colour, texture, and composition, I aim to capture a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and human connection.

Press & Exhibitions

June 2018 - Interview with Ici Londres Magazine about my illustration work.

June 2018 - World Illustration Awards - shortlisted

June 7th - 20th 2018 - WIA Exhibition, Somerset House, London

October 2017 - Article by Kingston School of Art about my MA’s Major project on executive stress. 

http://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/1961/31-oct-2017-executive-stress-and-invisible-medical-conditions-among-themes-explored-by-kingston-university-graphic-design-ma/

September 2017 - Kingston School of Art  MA Graduate Show, Graphic Design at Gallery Different, London.