About Neil Elliott

Originally from Adelaide, Neil moved to Perth with his family in 1978, at the age 14. After leaving high school in 1980 he studied graphic design at Perth Technical College where he developed his drawing and painting skills. In 1990 he established a business as a cartoonist/illustrator in Subiaco. Although highly successful he constantly explored and expanded his boundaries, training in numerous fine art mediums, including but not exclusive to, printmaking, photography, painting, life drawing and mixed media.

With his ability to merge the technical world of design with the emotive and often sensitive world of visual art, then mix in his prime objective to explore and have fun, Neil has created a distinctive and quirky, thought-provoking style. "By constantly experimenting and introducing new mediums, I am able to maintain passion and excitement towards my work."

In 2010 Neil started to explore the world of sculpture as it seemed to be a natural progression from his highly textured paintings. He has enjoyed success in this field and continues to adopt new mediums as both a painter and sculptor.

The Sculptured Journey

Originally from Adelaide, I moved to Perth with my family in 1978, at the age 14. After leaving high school in 1980 I studied graphic design at Perth Technical College where I developed my drawing and painting skills.

In 1990 I established a business as a cartoonist/illustrator in Subiaco. Although highly successful I constantly explored and expanded my boundaries, training in numerous fine art mediums, including but not exclusive to, print making, photography, painting, life drawing and mixed media.

With my ability to merge the technical world of design with the emotive and often sensitive world of visual art, plus mix in my prime objective to explore and have fun, I have created a distinctive and quirky, thought-provoking style. "By constantly experimenting and introducing new mediums, I am able to maintain passion and excitement towards my work."

In 2010 I started to explore the world of sculpture as it seemed to be a natural progression from my highly textured paintings. I have enjoyed success in this field and continue to adopt new mediums as both a painter and sculptor.

Art Training

2021 Abstract painting with Ric Burkitt
2020 mark making with Gayle Mason
2015 Painting workshop with Christine Hingston (Mundaring)
2013 Woodcarving workshop WS Art Studio Ubud Bali
2013 Encaustic painting techniques - Julia Sutton Artsource Studios Midland
2011 Printmaking Polytechnic West - Sue Starcken
2011 Metal Sculpture Polytechnic West - Peter Knight
2010 Abstract painting workshop with Malini Parker
2010-2012 Sculpture techniques - Kalamunda Community Learning Max O’Grady
2006 Mixed media painting with Doug Craig
2004 Painting with Stuart Elliott Swan TAFE
2003-2004 Mixed Media painting with Leonie Dobrowolski
2002 Life drawing classes with Cedric Baxter
2002-2003 Printmaking at Swan TAFE with Russell Bell
2002-2003 Mixed Media painting at Claremont School of art - (Gabrielle Mazalevskis)
1992 Certificate in teaching Hobby Ceramics
1991 Watercolour Classes Kalamunda TAFE
1987 Ceramics Edith Cowan University
1980-1982 Diploma in graphic design at Perth School of Art and Design

Art Teaching and residencies

2023 EYEJACK workshops Junction Co Port Hedland DADAA
2022 EYEJACK workshops Wangaree Centre Lancelin DADAA
2021 Sculpture workshop Manjimup WA
2021 Awesome Arts residency South Newman Primary School WA
2021 Sculpture workshop Southern Forests Northcliffe WA
2020 Sculpture workshop Stirling Estate (Capel WA)
2019 Sculpture workshop Rockingham Arts Centre
2019 Sculpture workshop Wangaree Centre Lancelin (DADAA)
2019 - 2022 Sculpture workshop Mundaring Adult learning & Creative Centre
2019 Sculpture workshops - Lake Joondalup Baptist College
2019 Sculpture workshops - Balcatta SHS GATE Programme
2019 MANPAC Sculpture workshops - Mandurah
2018, 2019 Sculpture workshops- Albany Summer School - Albany WA
2018 Sculpture workshop - Palmyra Primary School
2018-2022 Art tutor DADAA Midland WA (for people with additional needs)
2018 Sculpture for children - Malvern Springs Primary School, Ellenbrook
2018, 2017 Sculpture workshops Nest Gallery, Darlington
2018 Sculpture workshop Forest Heritage Centre Dwellingup
2018 Sculpture workshop Chittering Acres Studio WA
2018 Sculpture workshops for children City of Gosnells
2018 Sculpture workshops City of Gosnells
2018 Sculpture workshops Katanning Men's Shed
2018 Sculpture workshops for children Albany
2017 Sculpture talks Carnarvon Library and Gallery
2017 Sculpture workshops City of South Perth at Manning Men’s Shed
2017 Sculpture workshops Nest Gallery, Darlington
2017 Sculpture workshops Stretch Festival Mandurah
2016 Community sculpture project - Wickepin Arts Centre
2011 to current Mixed media painting workshop - Bandyup Womens Prison
2013 to 2016 Sculpture techniques - Kalamunda Learning Centre
2014 Artist mentoring with artist’s with disabilities (Workpower)
2014 Printmaking and cartooning Sawyers Valley Primary School
2014 2013 Sculpture techniques - Kalamunda Learning Centre
2013 Printmaking Techniques Kalamunda Senior High School GATE programme
2013 Sculpture Techniques Kalamunda Learning Centre
2013 Kalamunda High School GATE programme
2012-2013 Mixed media painting classes - Swan View Youth Centre
2012 Mixed media painting classes - Darlington Hall
2011 State of the Art, Glen Forrest - Cartoon basics workshops
2011 Midland Junction Arts Centre - Mixed media and abstract painting
2011 Kalannie artist in residence and cartooning workshops
2011 Darlington Arts Festival - First prize Sculpture
2011 Claremont School of Art - Summer School abstract painting
2011 Cartooning workshop - Beverley High School
2011 Cartooning workshop - Bandyup Womens Prison
2011-2012 Tresillian Centre, Nedlands - Cartoon basics workshops
2011-2020 Mixed media painting workshop - Bandyup Womens Prison
2011 Beverley Platform Gallery - Mixed media workshop
2010 Workshops choosing a career in art - Murray Library, Pinjarra
2010 Workshop choosing a career in art - City of Bayswater
2010 PEAC classes in cartooning techniques - North Balga Primary School
2010 Morawa banner painting workshop - Morawa Youth Centre
2010-2011 Claremont School of Art - Mixed media painting techniques
2009 Teaching mixed media - Awesome Arts at Swan Valley Community School
2005 Teaching basic cartooning - Art of Fun
2004 Teaching art as a form of self expression - Bullsbrook District High School

Art Awards

2024 Highly Commended Acrylic painting - Beverley Art Awards 2024
(Conquering the world from the back of a horse
2023 Best Sculpture - Northam Art Awards (Highly Strung)
2020 Best Sculpture - Ellenbrook-Swan Art Awards (Joy Flight)
2019 Best Sculpture Award - City of Gosnells Art Awards (1212)
2018 Wickepin Art Awards - Best sculpture (Electroman)
2018 Northam Art Prize - Highly commended sculpture (Rega Express)
2018 Hale School Art Awards - Best in show (Robot 63)
2017 Narrogin Art Prize - Highly commended sculpture (Wacky Racer)
2017 Canning Art Awards - First prize recycled sculpture section (Sassy Chassis)
2016 Wickepin Art Awards - Packers prize (Farm Dog sculpture)
2016 Perth Royal Show - Packers prize (Bathroom intruders)
2016 Canning Art Awards - First prize recycled sculpture section (River Monster)
2016 Kalamunda Show - First prize painting section (Leave the bag in)
2014 Upcycle Award for sculpture - Art and decor section (Art2D2)
2012 WA Print Media Award - PAWA Patron’s Award (Ridding the world of evil)
2012 Canning Art Award - First prize mixed media
2011 Darlington Arts Festival - First prize Sculpture (Chairoplane)

Accolades

Artist to with Armadale Society of Artists
2020 Artist talk Ellenbrook Men's Shed WA
2017 Judge and curator South Perth Emerging Art Awards
2016 Judge at Wickepin Art Awards
2016 Judge at Glass+ exhibition Zig Zag Gallery Kalamunda
2015 Judge - Darlington Arts Festival (Youth Awards)
2014 Curate Mundaring Hills artists - Zig Zag gallery (Group exhibition)
2014 Curate and judge Kalamunda Youth Art Award - Zig Zag Gallery
2014 Opening speech for Ben Brennan solo exhibition - Ellington Jazz club
2014 Feature artist Art Trends Magazine Canada
2014 Gallery Watch West TV featured artist with Studio 281
2013 St Mark’s Annual Art Exhibition - (FEATURE ARTIST)
2013 Curator - All that Glitters by John Baldock - Zig Zag Gallery Kalamunda
2013 Judge - Seniors Art Award Shire of Kalamunda
2012 Opening of Earth, Water, Air and Fire exhibition, Zig Zag Gallery
2011 Curator - Scrap to Sculpture - Zig Zag Gallery Kalamunda

Affiliations

Mundaring Woodcarving Group
Artsource MAX member
Mundaring Arts Centre member
Remida member
Community Arts Network WA member
Linton and Kay - Perth WA
Gallery 152 - York WA
East End Gallery - Beverley WA
Gallery Aura - Kojonup WA
Art On The Move WA