Elise (Ellie) Leake is a multidisciplinary artist based in Virginia. She received her BFA in painting and printmaking from VCUarts in 2025. Her oil paintings, usually a form of portraiture, utilize cubist motifs and western themes to create bright and whimsical compositions. She often juxtaposes these pieces with time based work. Her printmaking takes a more illustrative approach, often revolving around themes of native flora and fauna, utilizing styles from american traditional flash work. She also works in 50 mm film photography.