Elissa Leibowitz Poma is an illustrator and artist based in Philadelphia and Washington, DC. With a focus on cityscapes in watercolor and ink, Elissa has painted all over the world. She also paints figures, landscapes and abstracts in oil and acrylic.

She has completed commissions for individuals, nonprofit organizations, real estate agencies, private corporations and others. She serves as an officer and communications chair of the Montgomery Art Association. She has studied art at the Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery, The Compass Atelier, The Art League School, Washington Studio School and Montgomery County (Pa.) Community College. Elissa has a degree in journalism and is originally from Montgomery County, Pa.