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My lifelong fascination with exotic birds began in South Wales, where my mother established a sanctuary that nurtured and protected rare avian species. Witnessing these vibrant creatures up close ignited a passion for their colourful plumage and fantastical allure. This early inspiration has now culminated in my latest collection of paintings. Drawing upon the historical use of birds in textile and homeware design, I've juxtaposed realistic avian imagery with the fantastical elements often found in contemporary decor. Elizabeth's meticulous process begins with in-depth research. She then sketches a composition, refining it until she's completely satisfied. To create the soft backgrounds, she employs delicate ink washes. The intricate details are then brought to life with acrylic paint and fine-line pens. To add a touch of opulence, she highlights each painting with metallic gold or silver. This labour- intensive process typically requires over 100 hours of dedicated work.
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16.5 W x 23.5 H x 0.1 D in
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Elizabeth Bessant is an award-winning artist who lives and works in London. She started her career as a silkscreen printmaker in the 1980s’ quickly establishing her reputation with exhibitions at the Royal Academy, many UK galleries plus international exhibitions in New York, LA and Paris. Her journey has taken her through 28 years as a couture designer where fashion became her medium of expression dressing society women, couture brides and celebrities. Now she focuses on her artwork. Elizabeth appeared in Sky Arts ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ in 2022. In her early career, she specialised in printmaking and exhibitions included: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1982, 1983, 1985; New York Art Expo 1987, 1988, 1989; California Art Expo 1987, 1988, 1989; NEC Birmingham 1988; Atlantis Paper Awards Exhibition 1984 (won best print in show). By 1987 she was already listed in Who’s Who in International Art. Since returning to her art practice many accolades have followed, she was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Artists in 2018. In 2024 Elizabeth had a solo exhibition called “Refashioned” at Ad Lib Gallery, Wimbledon, one of the artworks “Lady or Tramp” has been selected for the Women in Art Fair at the Mall Galleries. A feature throughout her career is her attention to detail which defined her couture and continues to be a striking feature of her artwork. Elizabeth says: ‘It’s the artist’s role to continually question and influence how people perceive the world.’
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