We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Allison Ford . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Allison below.

Alright, Allison thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

One of my most meaningful projects was designing art for a medical/clinical publication. I worked on that project for about a year with the journal coming out every few months. The fact that my art could translate in that manner in a very abstract yet tangible way was really special.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am a mixed media and abstract artist and lawyer from the South. I’ve always dabbled in the arts, but a few years ago, I took some time off between jobs and one of my objectives was to paint. With the help of some seasoned artists, I really started to understand color. And I’ve been painting ever since.

I’m really inspired by my children and their creative spark! I also appreciate bright colors and organic shapes.
I really like to capture feelings with my work, and bring joy to collectors by layering color and texture. I also often experiment with negative space.

I hang out online on Instagram mostly at @helloallisonart. You can find my work, including originals on paper and canvas, prints, and products on my website www.helloallisonart.com. I sell my work through my online store and also work by commission.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Seeing my work resonate with people in real time is always a joy for me! And creating something out of blankness. There is so much possibility in a blank canvas.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

Trying to do it all. Less is often best, or whatever you have the capacity to do. Comparing to someone else’s journey creates an unwelcome feeling of feeling like your own work and journey is not enough and nothing is further from the truth.

Contact Info:

• Website: Www.helloallisonart.com
• Instagram: @helloallisonart
• Facebook: @helloallisonart

Image Credits
Mike Ethridge, Mike’s Pure Exposure