Elise Hurst is a Melbourne-based illustrator, fine artist and author, specialising in children's books. She works in a vintage alternate reality, creating characters we feel we know and worlds we would like to inhabit.
2026 NEWS
New books
The Storyteller's Almanac has arrived. The much-anticipated new instalment in this open-narrative universe, filled with sumptuous illustrations is now here. Order your signed copy from Elise or come to one of our upcoming launches to have one signed in person.
Original art is available to be purchased through the Chris Beetles Gallery in London.
We are also thrilled to announce Elise's new book Caring, written by Kobi Yamada and published by Compendium. This is the third book in the Mentor series and takes us on a beautiful journey as we think about the choices we make and the legacy we leave behind. Set in an extraordinary lush landscape, this is a fantastic book for all those who struggle with the enormity of the world's problems.
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