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People tell me I smile a lot. It is after all, a window into the soul.

I’m Allison. I’m self-taught and self made, having rediscovered art later in life.

I grew up in America’s heartland - the one surrounded by cornfields, community and wide open spaces. Where doors went unlocked, baseball was the game and neighbors were quick to lend a helping hand.

A life-long learner, my curiosity has taken me around the world collecting rich experiences. I made my living in the corporate world, but along the way I realized it was time to reimagine my own story.

Circle back to my daughter’s 5th grade art project where one night, tired of playing mom-dad-friend-bread winner-teacher-carpenter-cook-dish washer and dog catcher, I decided to play. Yes, play. This was the first time since my own school days I had even picked up an artist paint brush.

Playing with paint eventually led to exploring photography and all sorts of different art media. It unleashed a flurry of creative expression.

Now every day I understand a little more the meaning that comes from creating and sharing my art. An artist, educator and coach, I’m pretty laid back - a bit introvert-ish. It’s my sassy mix of curiosity, grounded by the dirt I play in.

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