Discover the Art of Alison Philpott

Meet Alison Philpott, a talented artist whose work captures the world in breathtaking detail through the delicate medium of colored pencils. With a keen eye for light, shadow, and texture, Alison brings ordinary scenes to life with extraordinary depth and vibrancy. Her mastery of this subtle yet powerful medium allows her to create compositions that seem to glow with emotion and intensity, revealing an unparalleled skill in capturing the nuances of nature, portraiture, and still life. Each piece is a testament to her patience, precision, and passion for color, transforming simple pencil strokes into vivid, lifelike representations that evoke both wonder and admiration.

I hear it all the time... No, it's not a photograph, it's a drawing!

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Artistic Journey

I SPECIALIZE IN COLOUR PENCIL ART

All my life I’ve had an artist’s heart. No matter what was going on in life I have escaped to the solitude and peace of my drawing. Growing up in Northern Ireland, there weren’t any fine artists that I know of in my family history. There is certainly evidence of creativity, from iron mongering to drafting to woodworking and illustration.

I don’t have a studio, but I don’t need one. Curling up in my recliner with a pad of paper, my tools beside me with a good light source is all I need…maybe an audio book in the background!!

Awards
Accomplishments
A variety of colored pencils are neatly arranged in a white and brown mug placed on a wooden surface. The pencils are sharpened and display vibrant colors including red, blue, and yellow. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a calm and simple setting.
A variety of colored pencils are neatly arranged in a white and brown mug placed on a wooden surface. The pencils are sharpened and display vibrant colors including red, blue, and yellow. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a calm and simple setting.

  • Exhibited at Newton Cultural Centre

  • Exhibited at Fort Langley Centennial Museum

  • Exhibited Timm’s Community Centre

  • Taught prison art class for 5 years

  • Completed over 60 commissions

  • Tutorial published in Ann Kullberg’s Color magazine

  • Published in Ann Kullberg’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition

  • Juried into numerous Canadian and International exhibitions

  • Have work in private collections in 4 continents

  • An active member of the Fort Langley Artist’s Group for 10+ years

  • Involved in Drop in Community events as requested

  • Artist’s Talk Surrey Arts Council

  • First Place: International Ann Kullberg’s Online Exhibition

  • Peoples Choice: Fort Langley Artist’s Group

  • Featured on Doctor’s Choice Naturopathic Website

  • Rated Expert by peers in Colored Pencil Artist League

  • Honourable Mention: Pencil Art Society International Exhibition

  • Second Place: Coloured Pencil Society of Canada, International Exhibition

  • First and Second Place: Aldergove Festival

Caring for your New Picture

All my art is created using professional grade oil or wax based pencils or graphite. They are sprayed with a UV protective fixative. Like any other piece of art it should be hung away from direct sunlight in order to protect its longevity.

I thoroughly enjoyed working on each and every piece and I hope you will enjoy yours for many years to come.

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