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ABOUT THE ARTIST Allison grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and picked up her first paintbrush at the age of 10. She continued to draw and paint throughout childhood, eventually majoring in art at The University of Redlands. After receiving her BFA, she took her interests a step further by earning a design degree from Platt College in San Diego, CA. With two degrees under her belt, she moved back to Texas to pursue a career in the art world, living and working in Austin. Since 2002, Allison has accomplished more than most working artists her age. A few interesting facts… -Interviewed on television in 2004, for her artful cocktail collection, to benefit local charity -Featured in newspapers and national/international art magazines, such as RAW Vision, New York Arts, American Style, LUXE Home and Design magazine, RARE magazine, Florida Gallery Guide and San Antonio Woman -Selected as the first American and woman, to join the international art movement in Europe called “ Toyism”, thus making this her first international exhibition, at only 27
-Punch Greeting cards published a line of
cards with her painting of a cat, accompanied by a sassy narrative - Selected by UTSA, as the official artist for the infamous and highly collected, TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL poster. Commissioned by the City of San Antonio, her limited edition print now circulates throughout the city -Selected to paint a 10 Ft., fiberglass guitar, that was displayed in the streets of the Austin Design District. Sponsored by Gibson Guitars, and chosen by the Mayor of Austin and Willie Nelson to name a few, her guitar was featured on billboards, phonebooks and has since been published in a book. “A Taste of Texas Tunes” was auctioned off in October of 2007, to benefit local charities. The closing bid was $16,800 and the guitar now resides in the Frost Bank building, in downtown Austin Corporate and private commissions, including Radisson Hotels, and Ruggles Restaurant chain to name a few -Selected by the Director of the Pecan Street Festival as the official 2009 artist. Her painting entitled, “In the Town Where We Live”, is a whimsical depiction of the Austin skyline. It was bought by the City and will be the feature artwork and print for Pecan Street -Hired by the German based company Ritzenhoff, a worldwide distributor of artful products and gifts to illustrate and designs their merchandise |
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