Category Archives: painting

Through the Looking Glass

Posted on March 1, 2013 by stephanieallison

In my continued quest to learn all I can about art marketing, I’ve come across TONS of information. But the one that peaked my interest the most (well, at this time, anyway) suggested posting earlier artworks–I’m talking like back in … Continue reading →

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The Business of Art? Not So Scary After All!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by stephanieallison

“Windstalker”by Stephanie Allison18 x 24 Oil I’ve been spending a LOT of time lately on the Internet, reading all sorts of material on the art of marketing.  Some of it I sort of knew, but chose to ignore because it … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It’s Good to Stay in Your Jammies

Posted on February 20, 2012 by stephanieallison

Sooner or later it happens to all artists:  you just can’t seem to come up with anything new.  Nothing to write about, nothing to paint.  Just blank pages, a blank canvas.  I can’t say I’m suffering from writer’s block, or … Continue reading →

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Birds

Posted on January 25, 2012 by stephanieallison

I love cardinals. We have a lot of them hanging out in our yard.  Last year, a pair of them built a nest in the lilac tree right outside the porch window.  The nest was hidden from the outside, but … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year–and Two New Projects!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by stephanieallison

Happy New Year, everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and my wish for you is a happy and healthy 2012.  I have resolved not to make any new year resolutions, since they usually fall by the wayside … Continue reading →

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When it Rains….

Posted on November 28, 2011 by stephanieallison

I hope everyone out in Cyberspace had a nice, safe Thanksgiving.  I did.  Beautiful weather, which made for a perfect Jingle Walk with my daughter and her husband yesterday.  Got to visit some really cool shops in New Albany, Indiana, … Continue reading →

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What’s on the Easel: Pet Portrait WIP Update

Posted on August 25, 2011 by stephanieallison

Been working steadily on this pet portrait commission.  The client sent me over a dozen photos of the 2 Pekingese, and I’ve been trying to create a piece that shows both dogs’ personalities.  I’ve been playing with the background a … Continue reading →

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WIP — Pekingese pups!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by stephanieallison

Took a break from playing with clay and beads to start this pet portrait of two adorable Pekingese:  Buddy and Lucky.  I’m using acrylics for this one, and I’ve just blocked in the images, not worrying too much about details … Continue reading →

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Thunder, Lightning…and a Green Glass Necklace

Posted on July 20, 2011 by stephanieallison

The heat is excruciating, and now it’s raining, so what better way to spend an evening than creating?  Whether it’s a painting, a necklace, or a poem–each of us has something we like to do to relax–and for me, tonight, … Continue reading →

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A Pair of Earrings and an Owl

Posted on July 17, 2011 by stephanieallison

  Copper-colored wire flower earrings It’s too hot to work outside today (and besides that, I don’t feel like it), so I decided to get creative.  I’m getting some small pieces ready for a couple of shows coming up … Continue reading →

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