Allison ~ artist

"Tough Old Bird", the title of the image, and a title I am proud to embrace. Years of art under my belt, learning, teaching, experimenting, growing. 

Oil Is my main 2D medium. Clay is my 3D choice. I describe my work as humanity with a sense of humor, nature inspired. My life and art are people focused. Occasionally, an animal gets in there, especially if I see human likeness. My style is at times surrealistic and impressionistic. 

I taught art at the college where I received some of my education. Had my own gallery for 20+ years. Directed the City Artwalk in Prescott, AZ., and managed the Artstore at Mesa Center for the Arts in Mesa, AZ. I’m strongly influenced by my environment and the people I encounter. I much prefer the Co-op approach to a gallery for the interaction with others (again, the people factor). As a side hustle, I host painting events and one annual 

“Art Market” in Tempe, AZ. Since moving to the valley, I have juried into several shows in the Phoenix, AZ area, and two co-op galleries.