Portfolio

Paintings

Although Elaine Haxton did much more than just paint, she was first and foremost a painter. Elaine’s drawings and paintings are represented in the National Galleries in Australia and overseas. Take a look at just some of the numerous pieces of artwork that she created during her life.

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Prints

Elaine Haxton's success as a printmaker is in a large part due to her rigorous training as a draughtsman and her years of experience as a designer and as a painter. In 1986 Elaine Haxton received a Member of the Order of Australia A.M. for her services to the Arts and particularly her achievements in printmaking.

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Theatre

Elaine Haxton became interested in theatre following a request to design sets and dance costumes for Darya Collin’s productions to entertain the troops. Following the war, she studied at the New School of Theatre Design, New York and went on to design approximately 20 major ballet productions in Australia.

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Murals

Elaine Haxton not only painted on canvases but she also painted on walls, in shops, in restaurants, in homes and on wineries as well. Take a look at some of her beautiful and creative murals.

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Books

Among her many talents Elaine Haxton also created illustrations for a number of books. These included A Parrot in the Flame tree, The Story of China, The Story of Australia & The Story of Indonesia. See the full list and images here.

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Cards

Among her many talents and means of self-expression, Elaine Haxton also designed a series of Christmas cards which she often sent to family and friends.

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Awards

Among her many talents and means of self-expression, Elaine Haxton also designed a series of Christmas cards which she often sent to family and friends.

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Exhibitions

Among her many talents and means of self-expression, Elaine Haxton also designed a series of Christmas cards which she often sent to family and friends.

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Cover image of the book 'Elaine Haxton: A colourful artist and life'

Elaine Haxton

A colourful artist and life

This book celebrates the extraordinary life of artist Elaine Haxton and illustrates with beautiful reproductions the range and quality of her work, asserting her rightful place as a significant twentieth century Australian artist. From the time Haxton entered East Sydney Technical College aged 14, art became her passion and her livelihood, and she was always searching and learning. Although based in Sydney, at various times she studied in London, New York, Paris and Kyoto, and experiences in many countries continually expanded her approaches to art. Through hard work, flair and endless energy, she produced fine work in many spheres, always seriously reviewed and respectfully acclaimed. At the same time, she lived in a social whirl, a darling of the press, but loved and rewarded in the top echelons of the Australian art world.

Elaine Haxton - A colourful artist and life
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