S | Art

ALLISON ASHURST

I work with a variety of mediums, but my favorite expressions are in oil and acrylic due to their depth and richness. I find inspiration in nature so I can transport the vivid colors, textures and emotions onto a canvas with many layers of paint. However, my work is often more traditional when the focus is portraiture of children and animals or architecture. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Birmingham Southern College and a Masters of Art Education from University of Alabama in Birmingham. In 2006, I opened an art gallery for a year in Fairhope and participated in the Fairhope art community. I also taught art and art history for several years at Faulkner Community College. I have since adjusted my priorities as a working mom, as I continue to accept art commissions and donate my art to many local organizations and fundraising efforts. As a mom of a special needs child, one of my favorite organizations to promote is the Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast. I have collaborated with some participants by encouraging them in their art. In 2020, I was honored to be the featured artist of the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival. Today, I am balancing my time between family, art and marketing activites in my family business. Exploring this beautiful country (inspiration for future artwork) in an RV with my husband, 3 kids and dog has been the highlight of recent years.

Allison Norris Ashurst Art

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