ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alison is inspired by nature, architecture and anything to do with the sea. Her work often features ships, fish and all things maritime. Her paintings usually feature materials such as sand, linen and metal leaf to create and add texture to her work. This is probably due to her textile background which is apparent in her artwork.
Alison studied at Duncan Of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and she has been working as an artist ever since her graduation in 1996. She works from her studio at Irvine Harbourside where she produces paintings and handmade felt and also runs regular art classes for children and adults.
RECENT EXHIBITION HISTORY
North Ayrshire Annual July 2023, exhibition selector and exhibitor
Open Art Exhibition
Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine Cabinet Exhibition May 2023
Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow Christmas Postcard Show 2021
Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery Christmas Show 2019
Kilbarchan Village Hall ‘Art Off The Square’ August 2019
Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow ‘Back To The Drawing Board’ May – July 2019
Voisins les Bretonneaux, France Voisins Christmas Market November 2018
Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery Summer Postcard Exhibition - July 2018
Acharacle, Argyll
Walls Of The World Gallery, Italy 'Colourful Curiosities' - Solo Exhibition on town square wall, Penne, March 2017
Loch Green House Hotel Gallery, Troon October 2016 - February 2017
Velvet Easel Gallery, Portobello 'A Way Of Seeing' July - October 2016
North Ayrshire Annual Irvine, Ayrshire July 2016
Open Arts Exhibition
Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine 'Courtyard Studios Group Show', July-October 2016
Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow Postcard Show 2016
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow Postcard Show 2016
Seamill Hydro, Ayrshire Ayrshire Hospice Charity Auction November 2015
Annan Gallery, Glasgow Group show May - October 2015
Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow Postcard Show 2015
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow Postcard Show 2015
North Ayrshire Annual Prizewinner July 2014
Open Arts Exhibition
Fotheringham Gallery, Bridge Of Allan 'New Faces' May 2013
Red Rag Gallery, Bath May - August 2012
Beresford Gallery, Ayr 'Five Ayrshire Artists April 2012
RGI Annual Exhibition, Glasgow October 2009, 2010 & 2011