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.
2025 NEWS
We are right at the end of the year now and it has definitely been a very busy one. Thank you everyone for your support and enthusiasm!
Original artwork from The Storyteller's Handbook is now showing in the Illustrator's Exhibition at the Chris Beetles Gallery, in London, running until 3 January 2026. All work is for sale.
New book
We are 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.
2026 Calendar
The deluxe calendar is back! Created on thick beautiful card stock, this one is special. Use it for all of your important dates, then keep the images and frame them. Check out the very limited offer for 2 calendars and a petite hand-coloured print.
Works in progress
For the rest of this year Elise is working on three exciting books with Compendium.
The Storyteller's Almanac - the much-anticipated new instalment in this open-narrative universe, out in 2026. Stay tuned for news about the launch and exhibition in London next May.
And two secret new books… check Elise's Instagram for sneak peeks.
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