Discover the Art of Alison Philpott

I’ve had an artist’s heart for as long as I can remember. Whatever life has thrown at me, drawing has always been my refuge, a place of quiet and calm. I grew up in Northern Ireland, and as far as I know, there were no fine artists in my family. Still, creativity runs through the generations, showing up in ironmongery, drafting, woodworking, and illustration.

I don’t have a studio, and I’ve never felt the need for one. All I need is my recliner, a pad of paper, my tools within reach, and good lighting. An audio book playing in the background is a bonus!

Part of coloured pencil’s appeal is how portable it is. It’s easy to pack up and take anywhere. A few essentials are always close at hand while I work: the pencils themselves, of course, then my electric sharpener (probably the most important tool I own), my sanded eraser, and my knife for picking out fine highlights.

Coloured pencil is still a relatively young medium in the fine art world, and it’s perfectly suited to the highly detailed work I love. My pieces have earned several international awards, and I’m delighted that they now hang in private collections on four continents.

I hope you enjoy exploring my coloured pencil work. If you’d like a piece of your own, you can email me for more details.

I hear it all the time: “I thought it was a photo!” It’s not. It’s a drawing.

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Artistic Journey

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

  • 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

Policies...

If you would like your own original, commissioned art contact me via email alison@alisonphilpott.ca.

The process takes 3-4 weeks. Personal consultation helps to achieve the desired result. Several photos of the subject are preferred but not essential in order to clarify details. Images of works in progress can be sent if desired.

Commissions are available in 2 sizes
5” x 7” $160,
8” x 10” $400

Returns of art works will be fully refunded within 14 days. No refunds are accepted for commissions.

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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alison@alisonphilpott.ca

604-551-2713

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