About Me

I'm Alison Adams, a multi-award-winning British mixed media and collage artist based in the beautiful Cotswolds in South West England. Inspired by the decorative arts of the turn of the twentieth century, I create richly layered paintings and collages that blend botanical observation, wildlife and abstraction into distinctive, expressive visual worlds.

'A fantastic and inspiring collection of work - so many different techniques!' R. Hatchard

Some of my work develops intuitively through an aleatory process, where chance plays an important role in shaping the final composition. I allow what emerges to suggest forms that evolve into flowers, creatures, or abstract creations. The process is unpredictable, challenging and endlessly rewarding. See below Noboru, Burgeoning Blooms and Otherworldly Odyssey which developed this way.

I also enjoy reimagining and embellishing natural forms, as seen below in Papaverine and Kooky Coral respectively.

I believe original art has the power to transform everyday spaces, lift the spirit and encourage us to notice the beauty that surrounds us. Through my work, I hope to inspire moments of wonder, bringing warmth, colour and imagination into homes, workplaces and public spaces. By creating pieces in a range of sizes, from small collectable works to larger statement artworks, I aim to make original art accessible to a wide variety of settings.

'Best. Art. Ever.' Kiran Barnet (child)

An Unconventional Journey

Although my professional career began in dentistry, an occupational mercury spill forced me to leave the profession and ultimately retrain as a naturopath while rebuilding my own health.

After retiring, I returned to my lifelong passion for art with renewed enthusiasm and purpose. What began as a personal creative journey has grown into a professional artistic practice centred on continual exploration, learning and the joy of creating.

Exhibitions, Awards & Recognition

My work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the UK and recognised through awards, honours and curated selections by organisations and galleries in the UK and internationally, as listed below.

Exhibitions

Flora, Fauna & Fantasy, a solo exhibition at the Corinium Museum Art Gallery, Cirencester.
A Sense of Place, a solo exhibition at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury.
Fresh Prints, a group exhibition at Gloucestershire Print Collective, Stroud.
Indulgence, an exhibition at Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury.
The White Horse Bookshop Summer Exhibition, a group exhibition in Marlborough.

Awards

Most Expressive Mixed Media Artist 2025 (Greater London Enterprise Council).
Best Mixed Media & Collage Artist 2025 (Greater London Enterprise Council).
Best Mixed Media & Collage Artist (South West England) 2025 (LuxLife Creative and Visual Arts Awards).

Curated Selections & Honours

Some recent accolades include:

My heavily textured collage, Eden, was selected by the online Paris-based gallery, Singulart, for their European Artists to Follow feature.
My textured painting, Field of Flowers, received a Curator’s Choice Award in Accent Gallery's Pastel Tones Exhibition. My mixed media collages, Noboru, and Heaven were also selected as finalists.
My textured abstract collage Becoming: Constellations received an Honourable Mention in Fame Frame Gallery’s Symphony of Colours Exhibition.

Sharing My Passion for Art

Creating art is only part of what I enjoy. I'm equally passionate about sharing the ideas, artists and processes that have shaped my own artistic journey. Through my blog and YouTube channel, together with regular updates on Instagram and Pinterest, I share the stories behind my work, explore the lives of famous artists, and celebrate creativity.

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My Approach to Presentation

For me, the presentation of an artwork is an extension of the artwork itself.

Colour doesn't stop at the edge of the painting or collage. Whenever appropriate, I carefully select coloured mounts and frames that complement each piece, drawing inspiration from the decorative traditions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. My aim is to create a harmonious presentation in which artwork, mount and frame work together as a unified whole. Below are Allium Hair, Mosaic Arabesque and Autumn Leaves.

A Showcase of My Work

I hope you enjoy the two short reels below which showcase a selection of my paintings and mixed media collages respectively.

Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to visit Alison Adams Art.

I hope you enjoy exploring my collections, following my creative journey and perhaps discovering an artwork that brings lasting beauty, warmth and enjoyment to your home for many years to come.