A landscape painting of rolling hills with patches of grass, shrubs, and trees under a cloudy sky.

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.

Black and white close-up portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair, sitting near a window with a wall and artwork in the background.
A collection of paintbrushes stored in glass jars on a table in an artist's workspace.

“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.

An open book with glasses resting on top, surrounded by a glass of water, an apple, and a floral vase on a beige cloth in an outdoor setting.
A narrow river flowing through a deep canyon with rocky, steep walls and sparse green vegetation.

Poetry + Writings

Nature

Shadows of plants and window bars cast on a sheer curtain.

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.

Art supplies including three tubes of Golden artist colors (neutral grey, payne's grey, graphite grey), several paintbrushes, a paint scraper, a jar with foliage, and an open laptop on a wooden surface.

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.

Woman painting on a canvas in an art studio, wearing a paint-splattered apron.

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