Elise Hurst

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.

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. 

MELBOURNE LAUNCH and talk

21 April 2026 at The Little Bookroom, 6pm (Melbourne, Australia)  RSVP

LONDON EXHIBITION and LAUNCH

Join Elise at the illustrious Chris Beetles Gallery for an exhibition all of the originals from the new Storyteller's Almanac. All work will be for sale.

Opening night 9 May 2026

Launch 12 May

at Chris Beetles Gallery, 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.  

NEW EDITION IN STOCK:  The Storyteller's Handbook has a fabulous new edition. Inside you'll find 52 story-filled images, an introduction from Elise and a two page Scavenger hunt. This long intriguing list invites the readers to find all manner of things from creatures and characters, to story elements that only you can decide upon.