Elise KiSu Art
Elise is a painter and illustrator based in Grand Rapids, MI. She creates alluring paintings and endearing illustrations for a range of clients, all with a playful and cozy aesthetic.
Elise KiSu is how I sign my art as KiSu is my middle name! KiSu is my Korean grandma’s name, and I am so honored to carry it on.
Fun fact- when I studied abroad in Tanzania, I learned that “kisu” means “knife” in Swahili… my nickname was “knife” from then on.
My favorite things to paint & illustrate are plants and animals! Many of those that appear in my paintings and illustrations are inspired by the plants and animals I have at home!
Like this cactus! I brought her home from the deserts of New Mexico and to my surprise she grew the cutest little arm!
Heres another plant (thats doing much better in this pic than in real life…) that shows up in many of my illustrations!
Like this one! (see below)
