Elise was born in Adelaide and has worked as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years.
She has always been passionate about animals and has incorporated the presence of her pet dogs into her private psychology practice as research has shown that animals can assist in treatment and recovery.
Although Elise is descended from a long line of artists in her family, she did not start painting until 2007. In 2011 she was awarded the Special Art Prize at the Adelaide Royal Show (judged by Friends of the South Australian School of Art and Art Images Gallery) and won a solo exhibition of her animal paintings at Art Images Gallery in Norwood in 2012.
Elise and her husband currently live with two West Highland White Terriers andtwo British Bulldogs as well as a number of rescued and pedigreed cats. She is inspired by their unique personalities and behaviours, and tries to capture on canvas the beauty, joy and fun that animals bring to our lives. | 
