Category Archives: Stephanie Allison

The Eyes Have It

Posted on September 10, 2013 by stephanieallison

Today’s painting for the 30/30 challenge is a study in composition and shape.  Again, I started out thinking I would do the entire head of my little Cavalier, Charlie.  But when I laid it out on the 3 x 3 … Continue reading →

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A Basket of Fruit and a Jazzy Zen Cat!

Posted on September 7, 2013 by stephanieallison

Now I’m two days behind in the September 30/30 challenge, but I’m not giving up!  Unfortunately, I will end up even further (farther?) behind this weekend, as I see no, or very little, painting time until Monday!  Ah well….that’s why … Continue reading →

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Eye on the Prize: PAD #4

Posted on September 6, 2013 by stephanieallison

Well, for me it’s day #4 in the Painting a Day challenge because, as usual, I’m running behind.  Maybe I’ll catch up tomorrow…in the meantime, this painting, titled “Eye on the Prize” is in acrylics, on a 3″ x 3″ … Continue reading →

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September Painting a Day Challenge: Day #3

Posted on September 4, 2013 by stephanieallison

Here’s the 3rd in this month’s challenge.  I decided to take a break from painting pets…this sort of reminds me of a materials pattern…something you’d make a tablecloth out of maybe?  I’m trying not to rush these little pieces, but … Continue reading →

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A New Month and a New Challenge

Posted on September 3, 2013 by stephanieallison

The last time I tried to do a Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days Challenge, it was back in January, and I didn’t quite make it. Ended up completing about half. I was disappointed in myself for not finishing the challenge, … Continue reading →

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Michael has Left the Building…

Posted on April 21, 2013 by stephanieallison

…and he has taken the dragon with him!  My latest commission was a real challenge for me because it involved imagination, but also some knowledge of the story of Michael the archangel and the 7-headed dragon.  The client didn’t want … Continue reading →

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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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Successful? Depends on Your Definition

Posted on February 10, 2013 by stephanieallison

“Hullo”2 x 3 in. watercolorStephanie Allison When I “retired” a month ago (has it really been that long?), the plan was to devote myself to developing and promoting my art business, because yes, art is my business.  For a long … Continue reading →

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This Ain’t No Hobby!!!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by stephanieallison

“Bad Hair Day”8 x 10 Oil on canvasSOLD Whew! Being a full time artist is a LOT of work.  I have spent HOURS this past week tending to the business side of art–namely updating my website and, most recently, this … Continue reading →

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