Hi, I'm Alison!

I've been painting since 2014 when a dear friend taught me watercolor. Before that, I didn't even know I could draw, much less paint! I've always been creative, but I typically applied that creativity toward music and writing.

Those initial months of experimenting with watercolor unlocked the artist within me and gave me confidence to try different mediums. I still create primarily in watercolor, but I also love acrylics, ink, and digital art (which I started creating in my late 40s, with the aid of readers and lots of eye rest!). I especially enjoy working small scale with many details, as reflected in my mini landscapes and insects.

I've heard it said that an artist's worldview is reflected in what they create. I create from a place of joy, and I view the world through the lens of beauty and curiosity. I long to reflect the mystery and wonder of God's creation in my paintings and illustrations.

You'll often find my artwork encased in vintage frames whenever I can upcycle them! Also, a huge part of my heart belongs in Kenya, where my husband and I lived for three years, so the beauty of Africa often finds its way into my paintings. 

When I'm not making art, you'll find me helping people discover their purpose, equipping them as leaders, and pointing them toward being ambassadors for good in their communities through a local nonprofit that my husband and I work for (called Wayfinders).