About
Nice to
meet you
Elise Maree
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER- HIP HOORAY STUDIOS
Elise is a Canadian-based visual artist specialising in watercolour and paper collage. She is known for her vibrant colour palettes, playful ideas and childlike expression.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Elise developed a deep love for colour, pattern, texture and whimsy—all continuing themes that inspire and influence her work today.
Now based in Calgary, Alberta, Elise desires to capture beauty through her art making always hoping to express joy. Her passion for creativity extends beyond her own practice into working with children and adults, where she fosters confidence, self-expression, and a love of art.
Hip Hooray Studios brings all of these passions together-a welcoming space where creativity, colour, and expression can flourish.
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From my notebook ♥︎
Elise has always had a great passion for colourful art, creativity and working with children and Hip Hooray Studios is the place where all these loves come together!
"There's nothing like working with children- they are the most creative artists I know. They remind me to be playful, bold and daring in my dreams"
A little note
OUR MISSION
To make life more bright and beautiful through art and creativity!
“Elise was on time, handled all the set up, led the activity like the best art teacher you’ve ever seen, and then tidied it all up. After she left it was like no craft had happened at all!”
…We LOVED having Hip Hooray Studios for my daughter’s birthday!
The kids all left with a cute craft and the parents had time to actually chat while the kids were occupied. Dream party scenario! Thank you Elise!
- MEGAN M
