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“I didn't think of being an artist until after I went away to boarding school. There were other things to be interested in. And it seemed like a nightmare.”

Quote by Elizabeth Neel

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Elizabeth Neel, born in 1975, is a talented artist known for her unique perspective and imaginative works. Her art has won the appreciation of both the art world and the public. more

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