Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
Two Weekends in March 2026
10am-5pm each day.
Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd
Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th
Elizabeth Gleeson is a painter known for her large scale murals and intricate fine art, distinctly recognisable due to her patterned, contemporary take on a folk-nouveau style.
Working internationally and in Australia, her vibrantly coloured, beautifully detailed works have a timeless quality that evokes a sense of nostalgia, wonder and fascination, appealing to a broad audience.
Elizabeth shares a studio with artist Gerard Russo, on their tree-filled property bordered by a creek. Visitors can contribute to a collaborative mural, view works in progress and take a tour through the lush, new art-themed short-stay accommodation attached to the studio. Visitors can also browse the pop-up shop and gallery to purchase original works and fine art prints and discuss commissioning murals.
“My works reflect a deep fascination with intricate patterns and an insatiable passion for the rich, recognisable aesthetics of past art eras and cultures that deeply inspire me.”
Produced by Burrinja in Partnership with Yarra Ranges Council.
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios 2026
Meet the Makers Hidden in the Hills
Now in its 23rd year, the iconic Dandenong Ranges Open Studios provides visitors a unique opportunity to glimpse into the artist's inner sanctum.
Over two weekends in March 2026, 47 studios will open their doors to share their wealth of creative talent in our biggest Open Studios to date!
Whet your appetite at the group exhibition ‘Continuum’ at Burrinja from March 12 before taking your time to explore the studios throughout the picturesque landscapes and quaint mountainside villages of the region on 21-22 and 28-29 March.
Collect one-of-a-kind artworks direct from the creators, build connections, follow your curiosity, in this must-see cultural event.
NEW MURAL ‘Wild Woman’
Live Painting at KnoxFest 2026
A big thank you to Knox City Council for inviting and commissioning me to paint a mural live at the incredible KnoxFest in February this year, which saw tens of thousands of people soak up the sunshine, live music, food and activities throughout the day.
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Murals are an incredibly cost-effective, long-term advertising tool, making it a clever part of your marketing strategy. What you pay once for a custom mural creation, will pay for itself many times over in sales encouraged by increased brand visibility, customer engagement, and highlighting your own brand values, and as an added bonus, murals have been proven to boost property value as well as staff morale and productivity… your competitors will wonder why they didn’t think of it first.
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GET IN TOUCH
For a prompt response, send an enquiry through the Contact form with some project details and I’ll get back to you to start the conversation about your project and guide you from there.
YOUR FREE PROJECT PROPOSAL
I provide comprehensive project proposals for my prospective clients that collate all the information, images and costings into one place so that you feel confident that we’re on the same page and completely clear about your options.
Your PDF Project Proposal also makes it easy to share with colleagues, management and family members, to ensure everyone has the same information and to gain approval for your vision where required.
YOUR MURAL
This is where the magic unfolds and you see your vision brought to life. There’s nothing quite like watching the mural process in action: from the preparation of the wall surface, to the transfer of design and then the actual painting, you’ll have a whole new appreciation for the creation of large-scale artwork.
Watch the buzz that gets created when your clients, community, students and family know that a mural is starting!
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From OH&S considerations to knowing the right tools (& paints) for the job to achieving a finished product that is actually what you envisaged, a professional muralist will not only be able to advise you on all the aspects of the project that you weren’t yet aware of, but they’ll be able to manage the entire project from start to finish, eliminating OH&S risks, timeline and cost blowouts, difficulties of working around other contractors, clients and the public, and they will leave you with a polished, professional mural that reflects your original vision, brand and values, and brings you and everyone who sees it joy every day.
You’d get a qualified electrician in to rewire your business or home - it’s no different with a professional muralist.
“ELIZABETH GLEESON is an Australian painter & muralist known for bringing patterned artwork that draws upon rich, historical influences, into a fresh, contemporary light. Her characteristically intricate, folk-nouveau style is born from a fascination with symmetry, history, and world-building, with her profoundly immersive artworks and murals in demand internationally.”
VOGUE GALLERY: British Vogue
March 2025.
VOGUE GALLERY. I’m absolutely thrilled & delighted to have been invited to have my work featured in the current Spring edition of British Vogue featuring South African superstar Tyla on the cover.
My featured artwork:
‘Held: A Self Portrait of Sorts’
Elizabeth Gleeson, 2023.
Acrylic on canvas.
94 x 94cm framed.
Grand Designs Magazine: Feature Artist
“This muralist and fine artist creates immersive, profound artistic works that leave a lasting impression.”
I’m truly honoured to be a feature artist in Grand Designs Australia Magazine this year, alongside the prestigious House of the Year Award Winners.
Artworks featured:
‘Aligned’ 2023. 124 x 124cm framed. Acrylic on canvas.
“The Hiding Place’ 2024, 124 x 124cm framed. Acrylic on canvas. SOLD.
‘Aqueous’ 2022. 124 x 124cm framed. Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas. SOLD.
‘Belgrave Staircase’ 2023 with artist pictured. Exterior quality acrylic paint on steel and concrete.
Bold & bright for Lakes Entrance Primary School
I recently completed this enormous, colourful 73 square metre mural on two walls of a central building at Lakes Entrance Primary School in Victoria, Australia.
The students and teachers love it!!
The brief was to feature native flora & fauna, so using the four animals that represent their school values, I hid their silhouettes amongst the bright flora for the children to explore and discover.
Collaboration with Naarm stencil & street artist Stampz
Completed in a side alley in Melbourne’s outer east, ‘Flower Child’ is a collaboration between myself and stencil and street artist Stampz.
Collaborating produces pure creative magic, so please get in touch if you’d like to discuss a project with me.
Who am I?
Hello, I’m Elizabeth.
As a professional muralist and fine artist, I’ve been expertly transforming spaces with my characteristically patterned, folk-nouveau style of artwork in Australia and internationally for many years now.
My passion for creating beautifully detailed & nostalgic artworks has resulted in a style that has become uniquely recognisable; whether it’s on canvas or a multi-storey building.
I’ve loved working with many different types of clients over the years, with my artwork bringing a vibrant splash of beauty and colour to their spaces and immersive experiences for their own clients, students and the community.
I’d love you to get in touch if you have a project to discuss or a collaboration idea.
Recent Work
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![An intricate, patterned fine artwork on canvas by Australian artist Elizabeth Gleeson featuring orange flowers, green leaves and golden vines.]()
'Becoming' 2025
‘Becoming’ is about the pure joy of bold colour, and a well-balanced composition, combined with the sumptuous, symmetrical flow of one golden vine to the next.
‘Becoming’. 2025
Acrylic on canvas, 122 × 122cm.
Click below to see a video of the finished artwork.
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![Intricate floral pattern featuring orange tulips, yellow daffodils, white blossoms, red strawberries, and green leaves, interconnected with gold swirling vines set against a dark background.]()
'The Hiding Place' 2023
This artwork on canvas is the fine art version of the mural I recently completed in Monbulk which celebrates the famous floral heritage of the area; both indigenous and European. Monbulk was referred to as ‘Monbolluc’ by the indigenous custodians meaning ‘the hiding place’ which felt like a very fitting title for this artwork.
Check out more images of this atwork by clicking the button.
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![A colorful mural of red flowers with green and yellow accents on a brick wall.]()
Indoor Pool - Private Commission
For this private commission I painted huge poppies and folk flowers with gold vines over layers of teal and turquoise leaves.
Click below to watch the making of this bright, botanical mural in a private residence on the outskirts of Melbourne.
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![A building in Japan with a colourful floral mural, three windows on the top floor, and a glass door on the ground floor. There are utility poles and wires in front, and a street with two cars parked on the side.]()
Mural in Japan
In September 2024 I was flown to Japan to create my biggest mural to date.
I project managed an incredible team of 4 people over two weeks on site, to transform the front of this 8.3m high building on the national highway in Hokkaido, Japan.
Click below to find out more about my favourite project to date.
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![A framed, intricate painting with yellow floral and vine patterns on a purple background, hung above a rustic wooden sideboard. The sideboard has carved panels with black knobs and holds a potted green plant. Larger green plants are positioned on either side of the sideboard in decorative pots.]()
'History's Fabric' 2024
My most ambitious work to date, taking around 160 hours to complete. This work features intricate, interweaving gold vines supporting delightful yellow folk-style flowers, on a deep plum background.
'History's Fabric', 2024
Acrylic on canvas, 123 x 123 cm framed. Click below to see its creation.
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![A colourful, floral mural, featuring tulips, daffodils, wattyl, blossoms, strawberries and vines.]()
Monbulk Floral Mural
In October 2023 I completed this large, patterned mural that celebrates the floral heritage that Monbulk is famous for. You won’t miss it if you stroll down the Main Street.
Click button for more images of this mural.
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![A super bright, cheerful botanical mural on the outside wall of the SSU Studio & Gallery housing tattooist extraordiaire Sammi - first time Open Studios participant.]()
Bright, Botanical Donation Mural
This bright, sunny mural was a donation from me to help promote the incredible Dandenong Ranges Open Studios, running over the last two weekends in March 2025. Tha wall was donated by tattooist extraordinaire Sammi from SSU Studio & Gallery, who is participating in Open Studios for the first time in 2025. Definitely recommend paying her studio a visit!
Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Ferny Creek opposite Proserpina Bakehouse.
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'Held: A Self Portrait of Sorts' 2023
There were so many elements of myself that were wrapped up in the creation of this artwork on canvas, that I realised it had become a mirror, a reflection of sorts, a self portrait.
My signature gold, sweeping vines, nouveau flowers and birds, and giddy vibrance.
Click below to see more pictures.
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![A colourful botanical mural painted on the front of a set of outdoor public stairs]()
Graff Street Staircase Project
A colourful, boutique mural on a large public staircase in the village of Belgrave in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria. This commissioned work was part of the Graff Street Project; a huge street art project featuring many of Australia’s best street artists.
Click below to learn how this mural was created.
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![A poolside mural and its reflection]()
Mornington Peninsula Pool
This mural was a private commission that was a joint 50th gift from a group of friends to my client. I incorporated elements that were special to her, such as dragonflies and lush plants.
Click below to see more on this project.
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Lush Gold Restaurant Mural
At the popular ‘FT Local’ at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, I was given free design rein to transform the interior space as well as the outside courtyard with my signature, intricate style and a bespoke design.
Click below to see more on this project.
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![Colorful mural of a symmetrical tree with flowers, leaves, and hummingbirds painted on a black wall beneath a white corrugated metal roof, against a bright blue sky.]()
An Island Mural
I was recently commissioned to paint a mural containing local flora and fauna for this historic property on Raymond Island in the Gippsland Lakes region of Victoria.
It was a very special project to me as this is the Island where I grew up. Click below to see more about it, including cute footage of what the Island is most famous for; its Koala’s.
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A Storybook Cottage
I recently gave this beautiful cottage in East Gippsland even more of a fairytale touch with a mural on the front containing gold, sweeping vines and vivid red folk flowers.
Click below to read the article about it in the East Gippsland News Weekend.
Testimonials
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Graff Street Staircase Project
“You are amazing, Elizabeth. Thank you for your astonishing work, patience, diligence, attention to detail and beauty. It's one hell of a creation!”
- Jeremy Angersen, President of the Belgrave Traders Association
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![A colourful, floral mural, featuring tulips, daffodils, wattyl, blossoms, strawberries and vines.]()
Monbulk Floral Mural
“What a beautiful mural for our town. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and talent. My kids think it’s amazing and so do I!”
- Monbulk community member
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![A woman painting a colorful, intricate mandala design on a large canvas. The mandala features bold geometric shapes and patterns in red, blue, yellow, pink, and green.]()
Popular Restaurant in Bayswater
“Elizabeth, what an amazing artist with a sense of dedication and love for her commissions. She amazed me with the transformation of a wall to an piece of art that is loved by every customer of mine. I am writing this review after receiving 1000’s of pieces of feedback from my customer sand friends @ 24 spices Indian restaurant. Can’t wait for another project with her soon. Thank you.”
- Ashish Bisht, Owner 24 Spices, Bayswater VIC
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Mornington Peninsula Pool
“The artwork can be seen from the road and people often stop and have a little peek down our driveway. I don’t mind that people have a really good look because the work is amazing.“
- Tatiana E.
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![An intricate, botanical mural in pale green on a deep teal wall in a kitchen, dining area in a private home. The mural is a patterned, symmetrical design incorporating art deco and nouveau elements along with flowers and vines]()
A Private Commission for an artist couple's home
“One of the greatest joys of moving in to our new house was being able to commission a unique art piece for our home. Elizabeth created something truly beautiful that was equal parts herself and our vision. Her painting will always bring happiness and wonder.”
- Ben Phillips, Artist
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![A white mandala mural on a dark grey exterior wall on the corner of a busy public street. The design incorporates elements of Indian elephants, peacocks and classic Indian architecture and design]()
Busy Northcote Restaurant
“Absolutely recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking to get a mural. She was very understanding and adaptive to my needs and her design was everything I wanted but better! We at Bombay Bento are so happy that she took up our Commission.”
- SJ Raunaq, Owner Bombay Bento, Northcote VIC
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![A circular mural in dark grey on a light coloured wall in a private home. The artwork comprises strong celtic and chinese symbols that were important to the couple who commissioned me]()
A Private Home Gym Commission
“Elizabeth is an amazing artist, she was very dedicated to achieving the result we were after with our mural - she created a great design from some of my verbal ideas for an awesome result and she was very pleasant to hang out with during the work. Thank you so much for your effort.”
- John McKenna, Private Commission
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![An ochre coloured mandala mural on a very dark grey courtyard wall of a cafe with lush green foliage slightly encroaching on the artwork.]()
A Hills Favourite Venue Courtyard
“Elizabeth created a magnificent mural for us at our restaurant Nevedya in Upwey. It has brought so much magic, calm and heart to our garden oasis seating area. Elizabeth was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend her if you are in need of a mural! Thank you so much.”
- Daniel Rigos, Owner of Nevedya, Upwey VIC
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![A night shot of a colourful botanical mural on the front of a public set of stairs, lit up specially with blue lights for a lantern parade festival in Belgrave]()
Graff Street Staircase Project
“Your work is spectacular Elizabeth, we love sending our clients down to check it out, day or night, truly stunning.”
- Jag Hair, Belgrave, VIC
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![An intricate pattern featuring gold vines and red floral motifs on a blue background, creating a symmetrical and decorative design.]()
Fine Art Canvas
“We wanted to let you know how much we love our painting and how much everyone who comes to our house loves it too!”
Private collector, NSW
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![A red mandala mural on a white wall in a yoga studio. The design incorporates lotus flowers, peacocks, hands and lyrebird tail feathers.]()
Yoga Studio Treatment Room
“Elizabeth is beautiful and gentle, very easy to discuss and work together to get the best art work for the space. She made a beautiful mural in my yoga studio.”
- Shiri, former owner of Ananda Yoga Studio, Belgrave VIC
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![A woman kneeling on the floor in front of a large wall mural with a detailed gold mandala design.]()
Yoga Studio in Emerald
“Highly recommend - Elizabeth’s work is not only unique to your space but full of love and harmonious energy and process from start to finish. The mural is also a constant in conversation with all the yoga students and facilitators that hire the studio thank you for bringing so much beauty to this world!”
Amy, Owner of Mindful AF in Emerald VIC
