Deborah Claxton

AMERICAN CUT PAPER ARTIST

With roots in sculpture and drawing, Claxton defies logic by painstakingly drawing a map with hundreds of designated numbered points of color. From this exquisitely detailed map, her elevated sculptural awareness comes into play as she expertly layers tiny bits of Coloraid paper that have been cut by hand into collage format. Her process is labor intensive under a magnifying lens, but the final, almost photographic images of people or places is awe inspiring with hints of shadow and light that only someone with acute senses could envision.

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Deborah Claxton
Pastor Wally, 2019
Hand-cut archival paper on archival board
29.5 x 24.5 inches; 74.93 x 62.23 cm
Deborah Claxton
From Ground Zero to Calvary, 2019
Hand-cut archival paper on archival board
46 x 30.75 inches; 116.8 x 78.1
Deborah Claxton
Not Forgotten, 2007
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
18 x 27 inches; 45.7 x 68.6 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Governor of Day, 2007
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
24 x 16 inches; 61 x 40.6 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Governor of Night, 2007
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
24 x 16 inches; 61 x 40.6 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
The Fifth Day #2, 2007
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
19.75 x 33 .75 inches; 50.2 x 85.7 cm
Deborah Claxton
The Fifth Day #1, 2007
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
23 x 32.25 inches; 58.4 x 81.3 cm
Deborah Claxton
Fern, 2006
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
18 x 28 inches; 45.7 x 71.1 cm
Deborah Claxton
Fan Design with Daisy Mums, 2006
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
22 x 33.8 inches; 55.9 x 85.9 cm
Deborah Claxton
Red Maple, 2006
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
24.25 x 32.25 inches; 61.6 x 81.9 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Silvergrass in Winter #2, 2005
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
18 x 16 inches; 45.7 x 40.6 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Silvergrass in Winter #1, 2005
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
11 x 16 inches; 27.9 x 40.6 cm
Deborah Claxton
Farm From a Helicopter, 2005
Hand cut Coloraid paper collage mounted on archival paper
18.5 x 29 inches; 47 x 73.7 cm
Custom framed in Museum Optium Tru Vue Invisible Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Brocade, 2005
Hand-cut paper collage mounted on archival board
23 1/4 × 37 1/4 inches; 59.1 × 94.6 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Remembering, 2004
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
9 x 30 inches; 22.9 x 76.2 cm
Framed
Deborah Claxton
Black-Eyed Susan, 2004
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Praying Mantis, 2004
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
8 x 10.5 inches; 20.3 x 26 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Barn Window
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
6.5 x 10 inches; 16.5 x 25.4 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
The Blue Roof, 2004
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
6.88 x 10.5 inches; 17.5 x 26.7 cm
Deborah Claxton
Rainbow, 2003
Hand-cut paper collage mounted on archival board
14 × 11 inches; 35.6 × 27.9 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Silent Witness, 2003
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 22 1/2 x 16 inches; 57.2 x 40.6 cm
Framed: 31 1/4 x 24 7/8 inches; 79.4 x 63.2 cm
Deborah Claxton
Heavenly Bamboo, 2003
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
24 x 16 inches; 61 x 40.6 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Storm Clouds, 2003
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 19.4 x 30 inches; 49.2 x 76.2 cm
Framed: 28.6 x 39.4 inches; 72.7 x 100 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Harbor, 2003
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
17 x 26.5 inches; 43.2 x 67.3 cm
Deborah Claxton
Steeplechase, 2002
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
20 x 16 inches; 50.8 x 40.6 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Baltimore, 2002
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 20 3/4 x 14 inches; 52.7 x 35.6 cm
Framed: 29 1/8 x 22 3/8 inches; 74 x 56.8 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Iris, 2001
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
24.25 x 30.25 inches; 61.6 x 76.8 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
May Radiance, 2002
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
29 1/2 x 36; 74.9 x 91.4 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
The Fourth World Below, 2001
Cut paper
15 x 19 inches; 38.1 x 48.3 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Dogwood
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
20 x 30 inches; 50.8 x 76.2 cm
Deborah Claxton
Moonflower
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
28 x 23 inches; 71.1 x 58.4 cm
Deborah Claxton
Oregon Roses, 2000
Cut paper
28.75 x 23 inches; 73 x 58.4 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
The Elder, 2000
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 25.5 x 23 inches; 64.8 x 58.4 cm
Framed: 36.25 x 33.25 inches; 92.1 x 84.5 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Venice, 2000
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 32 1/2 x 21 inches; 82.6 x 53.3 cm
Framed: 39 x 28 3/8 inches; 99.1 x 72.1 cm
Deborah Claxton
Cabin Window, 2000
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
22.5 x 30 inches; 57.2 x 76.2 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Ceremonial, 2000
Hand-cut archival paper on archival board
33.5 x 27.5 inches; 85.1 x 69.9 x 2.5 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Hickory, 1999
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
40 x 30 1/8 inches; 101.6 x 86.6 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Rodeo, 1999
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 30 1/8 x 24 1/8 inches; 76.5 x 61.3 cm
Framed: 38 1/4 x 33 1/4 inches; 96.5 x 84.5 cm
Deborah Claxton
Gothic Light, 1999
Hand-cut archival paper on archival board
29.75 x 19.75 inches; 75.6 x 50.2 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Bert’s Cats, 1999
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
27.1 x 24 inches; 68.9 x 61 cm
Deborah Claxton
Bakery, 1999
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
29 5/8 x 23 3/4 inches; 75.2 x 60.2 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Colored Pencils, 1999
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
24 x 17 inches; 61 x 43.2 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Julia’s Tulips, 1998
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
23 x 37 inches; 58.4 x 94 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
The Last Bollman Trust, 1998
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
22 x 34 inches; 55.9 x 86.4 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Conversation Piece, 1998
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
27 x 18.38 inches; 68.6 x 46.6 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Batter Up!, 1997
Hand-cut Coloraid paper on archival paper
37.4 x 19.25 inches; 94.9 x 48.9 cm
SOLD
Deborah Claxton
Vantage Point, 1997
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
Image: 24 x 19.5 inches; 61 x 49.5 cm
Framed: 33.13 x 28.63 inches; 84.1 x 72.7 cm
Deborah Claxton
Distant Choir, 1997
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
23 1/8 x 17 1/8; 58.7 x 43.4 cm
Deborah Claxton
The Dock, 1996
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
19.2 x 27 inches; 48.8 x 68.65 cm
Custom framed with Optium Tru Vue Museum Acrylic
Deborah Claxton
Floral Mandala, 1996
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
18.9 x 26 inches; 48 x 66 cm
Deborah Claxton
Maple Spray, 1995
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
15.13 x 16.25 inches; 38.4 x 41.1 cm
Deborah Claxton
Rain Drops, 1995
Hand cut archival paper on archival board
19 x 24.5 inches; 48.3 x 62.2 cm

Selected Press

  1. Juxtapoz, Profile: Deborah Claxton, June 2008, p. 42, illustration.
  2. The Artist’s Magazine, Painting with Paper by Michelle Taute, April 2006, page 12-13.
  3. The American Enterprise, Fighting Artists, October – December 2005 issue, page 12.
  4. ArtNews review by Mary Schneider Enriquez with full color illustration, December 2004 issue, page 141.
  5. Art and Antiques, Feature article page 94-97-October 2004 issue; with illustrations.
  6. The Antiques and The Arts Weekly, September 10, 2004 issue page 82; text and illustration.
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