Neil Elliot
Country and Year of Birth: Australia 1963
If you are not originally from Western Australia, how long have you been living here?
since 1978
Where, what and when did you study?
Graphic design 1980-1982, mixed media painting Claremont School of art, printmaking Swan TAFE
Do you have commercial representation? If so, through who?
ABD The Gallery
Do you have a dedicated studio space? If so, where?
Yes Bayswater WA
What media do you predominately work in?
Mixed media painting
How many hours per week do you normally work on your practice?
30-39hrs
Do you supplement your practice by working in a job? If so, in what industry?
Yes, self employed illustrator
What motivates you? What are you trying to achieve?
I am motivated by people and man made objects of beauty. I enjoy creating images using texture. I like the serendipitous nature of introducing new techniques. Most of all I like painting to be fun for me and the viewer.
What do you see as the biggest obstacle to your potential success?
Money. I need sponsorship. I have galleries Australia wide asking me to exhibit. I can't afford to freight my work over, and have been turned down by DCA for a grant.
What do you find inspiring?
Visiting galleries, craftmanship, nude female form
