There is little of the conventional or academic about Elizabeth Durack's portraits and studies.
Her primary concern was to capture the spirit and essence of a person. This she achieved via an innate empathy with her subjects, skilful draughtsmanship and inventive use of media.
As with most of her work, Elizabeth's portraits fall within a category of their own.
Human beings and their idiosyncracies remained a source of inspiration throughout her life. Portraits frequently incorporate full figures, placed within a distinctive setting.