Meet the Artist

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Beyond Words

In a world of concepts, keywords and algorithms, I am far more interested in what I can create without words.

Painting for me is a physical, sensory experience. Juicy, buttery oils are my medium. Colour is my language. I love the whole process, from finding my subject and composition, to mixing the colours to brushing, pushing, and spreading the thick paint all over the canvas.

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An International Journey

Born and raised in the south of England, followed by 25 years in France where she raised her three daughters, Elizabeth now finds herself in a remote part of the world - Margaret River in Western Australia. Right on the wild and windy edge of a vast country looking straight out over the Indian Ocean, this is where she has made her home and paints, nourished by extraordinary natural beauty and a wide diversity of people and faces.

Since 2017 Elizabeth has been opening her studio doors to the public as part of the yearly Margaret River Region Open Studios two-week event, both at The Farm Margaret River, and from her home studio. Throughout the rest of the year her studio is open by appointment.

Elizabeth's paintings have found homes all around the world - in Australia, France, England, United States, Argentina, Ireland, Canada…