Elise Lee — Watercolour Live Event Illustrator, California

Prepare to be mesmerised by the watercolour skills of live event illustrator Elise Lee. With just a few deft strokes, an elegant work of art will materialise before your eyes, shapes and colours washing into the paper with a sense of drama that will take your breath away.

And it doesn’t end there. In addition to watercolour, the California-based artist is adept with acrylic, ink, oil and mixed media and can create anything from postcard-size mementos to full wall murals – depending on the needs and nature of your event. Working with the biggest names in fashion and entertainment, Elise gives visitors a reason to remember the brands she works with, committing their time and coming back for more. The secret to her success is nothing less than hard work. Elise draws and paints every day, keeping her eye sharp and her hands limber, ready to apply her gorgeous brush strokes to paper as soon as she’s called upon. A BFA from the School of Visual Arts and an MFA from the Pratt Institute in New York give her a superb background in all spheres of art.

Approach

To prepare for an event, Elise learns as much about her client as she can. Their brand, products and visual identity will feed into how she creates artwork in the live scenario. She is a team player who will strive for the best possible art and the best possible event, every time.

Style

Emphasising the features of the sitter and the beauty of the garments or accessories, Elise uses strong contrast, expressive brush strokes and bursts of radiant colour. She is the quintessential fashion illustrator.