My artist journey, spanning from the rugged landscapes of Western Canada to the serene countryside of the East, is a harmonious blend of inspiration drawn from the poetry of nature
and the textures of life's imperfections.

Hi!

I’m Allison.

ARTIST, MOTHER, EDUCATOR, SEEKER OF SERENITY.

I'm a semi-abstract landscape painter and portrait artist based near Montreal, in Saint Lazare, Quebec. Originally from Alberta, I draw inspiration from the vast prairies and the Rocky Mountains. After moving to Montreal, where my mother is from, I earned an associates degree in Illustration and Design from Dawson College. Despite initially planning to return to the West, I grew to love the lakes as much as the mountains and pastures. Living on both sides of the Canadian landscape has given me a deep appreciation for its beauty.

My artistic practice is rooted in nature, responding to the colours, energies, light, and textures of my surroundings. I've built a lifestyle around my art, finding inspiration in the ever-changing skies and the harmony of working from my barn studio, Studio Hillside, while raising my family. Through my work, I aim to forge connections with viewers while staying true to myself.

“I found I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say in any other way - Things I had no words for.”

— GEORGIA O'KEEFE

The Inspiration

My art is deeply influenced by the quiet majesty of natural landscapes and the transformative power of solitude.

Poetry + Writings

Nature

Light +
Shadow

Window to Serenity: Gazing out the window, I find inspiration in the quiet whispers of nature and the vastness of open spaces. With each canvas, I strive to create a portal to tranquility, where viewers can immerse themselves in the serene beauty of landscapes bathed in ethereal light, evoking a sense of peace and wonder.

Process + Materials

Delving into my artistic process is akin to peeling back the layers of time, each stroke revealing a story waiting to be told.

With loose brushstrokes and watered-down paint, I build depth and dimension, allowing colours to meld and dance in a delicate balance of light and shadow.

Through the careful application of sprays to lift pigment, I create transparencies that invite viewers explore layers of luminescence and storytelling within each piece.

Artist Statement & Bio

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Artist Statement & Bio —

Immerse yourself in my decades-long journey of self-discovery.

GET TO KNOW ME

Behind the Canvas

  • Coffee Order

    Caffe Americano, to wake the soul

  • Current Home

    Saint Lazare, Quebec,
    which is on the outskirts of Montreal

  • Listening To

    Ray Lamontagne, Caamp, Lord Huron

  • Simple Joys

    Road Trips, Belting out Taylor Swift tunes with my daughter, quiet mornings.

  • Annoyances

    Loud noises, needless complexity, Typng lyke dis

  • Hidden Talent

    After meeting somebody, I’ll remember their face for years and years and years