Portfolio

Expressive characters, subtle humour and imaginative worlds, created in watercolour and pencil. Explore a selection of published illustrations and personal stories, from lively adventures to softer moments.

An illustration of a girl wearing a long sleeve white shirt, lying on the ground, drawing clouds on paper.She is holding a pencil. Illustrated by picture book illustrator, Elizabeth Misek.

Peek-a-Boo, Here Comes Two — written by Chantel Volker, illustrated by Elizabeth Misek. Published by Pegasus Publishing, 2026.

Children wearing colourful costumes and accessories, playing and dancing together, some with wings, hats, and capes. Illustrated by picture book illustrator, Elizabeth Misek.

The Very First Bead Tree — written by Mosie Johnson, illustrated by Elizabeth Misek. Published by Fulton Books (US), 2026.

Max Likes to Cook — written by Jennifer Marshall, illustrated by Elizabeth Misek. Published by Early Learning Press, 2026.

An antique-style map of the world with sailing ships traveling across oceans, and a compass rose at the bottom right corner.This is an endpaper illustration for the illustrated novel of 'Moby Dick' written by Herman Meville. Published by HPH.

Moby Dick — illustrated endpapers by Elizabeth Misek for the limited edition of Herman Melville’s novel. Published by Hipkiss Publishing House, 2026.

Some One — a sequence of three illustrations responding to Walter de la Mare’s poem. Created during a course with Margrete Lamond.

A picture book in development — written and illustrated by Elizabeth Misek.

Watercolour illustration of a ballet dancer in a pose with one leg extended behind her and arms reaching upward, wearing a beige tutu and blue ballet slippers.Illustrated by picture book illustrator, Elizabeth Misek.

Dreaming is a Super Power — winner of the 2023 New England Illustration Prize for Children’s Picture Book Publishing as well as selected personal illustrations - explorations of character, atmosphere and visual storytelling, created between 2022 and 2024.