Allyson Thain

Website: www.AllysonThain.com

I am an abstract acrylic and mixed-media artist living in Calgary, AB.
I love art. I love to look at it, I love to touch it, I love to create it.
As far back as I can remember, I have always been drawn to abstracts – the pictures, and the feelings they evoke are truly individual for each person.

I have worked with many different art forms and mediums over the years – drawing, papermaking, bookbinding, lampworking and watercolors –and I always return to painting abstracts with acrylics.

I challenge myself to be more open and free in my painting approach – allowing colours to flow and swim across the canvas in amazing patterns. When I paint, I feel uninhibited, confident and like a little kid all over again.

I enjoy the exploration, knowing that the creative process is what keeps me most alive.

Shows

March 12th, 2016
“2016 All Things Spring”, Edgemont Community Centre, Calgary (FCA Juried)
October 24th, 2015
“Mad About Art”, Edgemont Community Centre, Calgary (FCA Juried)
September 1 – November 30, 2015
Gallery Exhibition @ Palliser Art & Framing, Calgary
June 21 – July 19, 2015
“Summer Gallery 2015 “, Federation Gallery, Vancouver
May 23rd, 2015
“Splash Art Market”, Wild Rose Brewery, Calgary
May 9th, 2015
“2015 Absolutely Art”, Haysboro Community Centre, Calgary (FCA Juried)
March 14th, 2015
“2015 All Things Spring”, Edgemont Community Centre, Calgary (FCA Juried)
February 3rd – 15th, 2015
“Artist’s Choice”, Federation Gallery, Vancouver (FCA Juried)
January 7th – 18th, 2015
“Active Member Exhibition”, Federation Gallery, Vancouver