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About Elise

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Elise Lee

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Elise is a painter and fashion illustrator known for her expressive watercolor illustrations, abstract paintings, and live event drawings. With a deep passion for fashion and storytelling, Elise creates a unique visual language that blends elegance, movement, and emotion.

She earned her BFA from the School of Visual Arts and her MFA from the Pratt Institute in New York City before moving to Los Angeles. Throughout her artistic journey, Elise has developed her own visual vocabulary through both abstract painting and illustration, exploring the relationship between color, form, fashion, and identity.

In recent years, Elise has specialized in live event illustration for luxury brands, creating personalized fashion portraits and guest experiences for prestigious clients including Dior, Bulgari, Armani, and other luxury houses. Her live drawings have been featured at exclusive brand events, celebrations, and private gatherings, bringing a personalized artistic experience to guests.

Alongside her commercial illustration work, Elise continues to exhibit her paintings and illustrations through exhibitions across the United States, Australia, and Korea. Her work has been recognized and featured in numerous publications, including Bold Journey Magazine, CanvasRebel, Creative Boom, THE FIBLE, UCLA Center X Magazine, Art Buzz Book, Art Slant, and Studio Visit Magazine.

Currently based in Southern California, Elise continues to create artwork that bridges fine art, fashion, and luxury experiences, while expanding her creative vision through illustration, painting, and new artistic projects.

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