Elizabeth Peyton
I got turned on to the artist Elizabeth Peyton last year. She does classic portraiture, but in a very pop way — often painting rock stars and capturing this great mix of the sacred and the profane. We emailed a little bit earlier this year. I was in awe. Every time I saw ‘Elizabeth Peyton’ appear in my inbox I would have a minor panic attack.
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kate said | 10 October, 2007
beatiful paint
2rabookim said | 2 December, 2007
wow…
if you don’t mind,
I’d really like to get Elizabeth Peyton’s e-mail address from you.
Can’t I? 
Heather said | 7 December, 2007
Hi,
I would like to have Elizabeth Peyton be my Art Mentor…Is there any way you could propose this to her…forward my request to her or share her email with me?
I will paint your portrait for your assistance!!!
My best,
Heather
amy wheatley said | 15 January, 2008
im an alevel student currently looking into this artist, would it be possible to send me her full biography as researching it has not been easy.
Zolton said | 15 January, 2008
Hi Amy, try this link: http://www.artnet.com/Artists/ArtistHomePage.aspx?artist_id=13437&page_tab=Bio_and_links
Cranie said | 24 January, 2008
i am also studying peyton for my alevel.i got a really good book off amazon. and went to the hayward gallery in london to look at her work first hand.its coooooool!
Amy Wheatley said | 24 January, 2008
yea, i went to the hayward & both tates to see the painting of modern life exhibition but there is little information about her work on the net. yes she is very good. i have got a different idea altoghether now though.
Zolton said | 25 January, 2008
Hey Heather, this post was written for us by the musician Ben Lee, who knows Elizabeth, but unfortunately we don’t have contact details for her. We’ll check in with Ben and see if he has one he could pass on. Zolton
April said | 4 March, 2008
Awesome. I like her stuff! …And I am hard to please.
I’m an Australian year 12 (last year of High School) student, studying her for a major assessment. I have no idea what A-Level is, but sure, I believe you…
Do you think Elizabeth Peyton’s practice impacts upon her artworks’ meanings? If so, how?
I already have stuff to back it up, but would like others’ opinions also. THANKYOU!!!!!
(BTW I live nowhere near any kangaroos etc XD in case anyone asks, and have only ever seen crocs in zoos)
maria said | 28 March, 2008
Hi!
im from argentina and i was searching for a contemporary artist and i found it sooo hard. i cant believe y found elizabeth peyton, i love what she does and alson oasis so it was amazing”!
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Ll said | 6 October, 2007
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