Artist Alison Thomas

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alison is inspired by nature, architecture and anything to do with the sea.  Her work often features ships, fish and all things maritime.  Her paintings usually feature materials such as sand, linen and metal leaf to create and add texture to her work.  This is probably due to her textile background which is apparent in her artwork.

Alison studied at Duncan Of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and she has been working as an artist ever since her graduation in 1996.  She works from her studio at Irvine Harbourside where she produces paintings and handmade felt and also runs regular art classes for children and adults.

 

RECENT EXHIBITION HISTORY

 

North Ayrshire Annual                                                    July 2023, exhibition selector and exhibitor

Open Art Exhibition

Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine                                              Cabinet Exhibition May 2023

Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow                                Christmas Postcard Show 2021   

Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery                                 Christmas Show 2019

Kilbarchan Village Hall                                                    ‘Art Off The Square’ August 2019

Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow                                   ‘Back To The Drawing Board’ May – July 2019

Voisins les Bretonneaux, France                                   Voisins Christmas Market November 2018

Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery                                 Summer Postcard Exhibition - July 2018

Acharacle, Argyll

Walls Of The World Gallery, Italy                                   'Colourful Curiosities' - Solo Exhibition on town                                                                                                   square wall, Penne, March 2017

Loch Green House Hotel Gallery, Troon                      October 2016 - February 2017

Velvet Easel Gallery, Portobello                                     'A Way Of Seeing' July - October 2016

North Ayrshire Annual                                                    Irvine, Ayrshire July 2016

Open Arts Exhibition

Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine                                             'Courtyard Studios Group Show', July-October 2016

Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow                                   Postcard Show 2016

RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow                                              Postcard Show 2016

Seamill Hydro, Ayrshire                                                   Ayrshire Hospice Charity Auction November 2015

Annan Gallery, Glasgow                                                  Group show May - October 2015

Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow                                   Postcard Show 2015

RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow                                              Postcard Show 2015

North Ayrshire Annual                                                    Prizewinner July 2014

Open Arts Exhibition

Fotheringham Gallery, Bridge Of Allan                        'New Faces' May 2013

Red Rag Gallery, Bath                                                      May - August 2012

Beresford Gallery, Ayr                                                     'Five Ayrshire Artists April 2012

RGI Annual Exhibition, Glasgow                                   October 2009, 2010 & 2011