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In this video I detail how I created the series of six small collages featuring copper foil and copper stencils. These artworks are available for sale in the Abstract Art gallery. This is one of an ongoing series of 'The Making of ..' videos.

Join me in this short video as I collage a hare and fox with a dark red floral background. These artworks are available for sale through Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury.

The life and work of the Scottish all-round artistic genius, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, in just over a minute. As ever, largely uncelebrated in his home country in his lifetime. This is one of an ongoing series of videos exploring the life and work of famous artists.

I am pleased to announce that I am the proud winner of not just one - but two - Greater London Enterprise Awards! Further to merit-led research and evaluation I have been recognised as the deserving recipient of:

In this short video I share how I created the acrylic painting 'Sassy Seed Heads'.  This artwork is available for sale in the Floral Fancies and Square Foot Shop Galleries. This is one a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below)

In this short video I share how I made the mixed media collage 'Ebony and Ivory'. This artwork is available for sale in The Square Foot Shop. This is one of a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

Join me in this short video as I create the acrylic painting Chromatic Cascade. This artwork is available for sale in The Square Foot Shop. This is one in an ongoing series of 'The Making of ..' videos. 

The story of the Japanese artist Yoyoi Kusama (a.k.a. the polka dot lady) whose life encompassed World War II, the Swinging Sixties and 50 years in an asylum! This is one in an ongoing series about famous artists.

In this short video I outline how I created the abstract acrylic painting Crazed. The artwork is available for sale in the Abstract gallery. This is one of an ongoing series of 'The Making of ..' videos - see below.

Part 3 of an ongoing series of quotations from celebrated artists - accompanied by their self-portraits.

In this video I show how I created the acrylic artwork 'Arboreal Array'. This artwork is available for sale in the Landscapes gallery. This is one of a series of "The Making of ..'' videos (see below).

In this short video I share how I created the mixed media collage 'Shoal'. This artwork is available for sale in the Our Animal Friends Gallery. This is one a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

This short video shows how the series of mixed media oxidised metal Celtic Knots were made. This series of artworks are available for sale in the Abstract Art gallery. This is one in a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below). 

Announcing the addition of Immediate Download Collage Papers to the Store for the artists - aspiring or otherwise - among you. These are available in hues of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, purple, monochrome and brown or you can buy the Complete Collection of Collage Papers in A4 Format or Letter Format. Once they are yours you can print them forevermore on card, copier paper or rice or wet-strength tissue papers for use as backgrounds or to cut or tear and collage. Some colours - particularly oranges and purples - are fairly hard to find in the world-at-large, so this is a useful resource!

The complex life of the late British portrait artist, Lucien Freud, in under 2 minutes! 

Join me in this short video as I collage a black and tan and a chocolate and tan dachshund. These artworks are available for sale through Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury. 

In this short video I share how I made the large collage English Country Garden. This artwork is available for sale in the Landscapes gallery. This is one of a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

In this short video I share how I created the collages Meadow Fox and Meadow Hare. These artworks are for sale through Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury. This is one of a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

In this short video I share how I created the collage 'Proud Peacock'. This artwork is available for sale in the Our Animal Friends Gallery. This is one a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

This short video shares charming quotations by the Danish fairy tale writer, Hans Christian Andersen, inspired by a heavily illustrated book purchased for collage in a charity shop!  

In this video I show how I created the collage Floral Metamorphosis. This artwork is available for sale in the Floral Fancies gallery. This is one of a series of "The Making of ..'' videos (see below). 

In this video I detail how I created the series of six miniature collages featuring Edwardian ladies in hats using transfers and cut images. These artworks are available for sale in the People gallery. This is one of an ongoing series of 'The Making of ..' videos.

A 1 minute video showcasing the new floral and animal blank greeting cards available in the Store. 

In this short video I share how I created the trio of collages 'Petals in Blue' ie: Agapanthus, Red Lily and White Orchid. All these 12 inch square collages are available for sale in Floral Fancies gallery, and are also available as 6 inch square blank greeting cards in the Store. 

In this video, I share how I created the trio of collages Baroque Fox, Hypnotic Hare and Heavenly Hare.  These artworks form part of an Exhibition at Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury, England in Summer 2025. The title of the exhibition is 'Indulgence' and the theme is 'Rococo-inspired flamboyance, ornament, and colour'. These artworks are available for sale through Spencer House Gallery.. This video is one in a series of 'The Making of .. ' videos (see below). Blank Greeting cards of these artworks are available in the Store. 

In this video, I share how I created the trio of collages 'Passionflowers'. These artworks form part of an Exhibition at Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury, England in Summer 2025. The title of the exhibition is Indulgence and the theme is 'Rococo-inspired flamboyance, ornament, and colour'. These artworks are available for sale through Spencer House Gallery.. This video is one in a series of 'The Making of .. ' videos. These artworks are available as blank greeting cards in the Store. 

This short video shows how I made the collage of Your Life. The original artwork is available for sale in the Abstract gallery. This is one of an ongoing series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

I am happy to announce that I am now being represented by Chris Woodcock of Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury, Gloucestershire.. In recent years, the beautiful and historic market town of Tetbury has gained a reputation as a national and international centre of excellence for art in addition to its established reputation for antiques. Spencer House Gallery enjoys a central location right on the high street at the heart of Tetbury in a refurbished Georgian town house. 

Short and sweet - the work of the British graffiti/installation artist, Banksy, in just over a minute. This is one of an ongoing series of videos exploring the life and work of famous artists.

In this short video, I show how some fabric I printed was turned into two different sewn collages on stretched canvas - one a paper collage (Spring Celebration) and one using fabric. (All Rise!). Both these artworks are for sale in the Abstract Art Gallery. 

Enjoy this video of quotations about inspiration and creativity from those who should know - purple stylie!.

In this video, I share how I created the collage 'Typographic Terrain' after attending a recent printmaking course. The artwork is available for sale in the Abstract Art gallery. This video is one in a series of 'The Making of .. ' videos (see below)..

In this short video, I share how I created the whimsical acrylic painting 'Bubblefish' of a pufferfish entirely made of bubbles! This video is one in an ongoing series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below). This artwork is available for sale in my affordable 'Square Foot Shop'.

I have recently completed a 'Foundations in Printmaking' course at Gloucestershire Printmaking Collective (G.P.C.) in Thrupp, Gloucestershire. Some of the techniques were already familiar to me (lino printing and silkscreen) and some were not (lithography and etching). The artworks displayed here virtually form part of the 'Fresh Prints' exhibition of work produced by students on the course. The exhibition runs from 22nd - 31st May 2025. G.P.C., and can be found upstairs in the gallery at Unit 16c, Griffin Mill, Thrupp, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2AZ. Do pop in if you're in the area!

This short video shows the steps involved in creating the large acrylic painting 'Kelp Forest' using the alcohol technique. This view into a tranquil underwater world is available for sale in the Gallery. This is one of a series of Making of ..' videos (see below).

This short video briefly details the life and work of Fransisco de Goya y Lucientes - one of the most famous and influential painters and printmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This is one of an ongoing series examining the work and lives of famous artists (albeit briefly)! See below.

This short video shows the steps involved in creating the vibrant tropical artwork 'Pink Orchid'. This striking collage is available for sale in my affordable Square Foot Shop. It is also available as a mounted greeting card in the Store. This is one of a series of Making of ..' videos (see below).

The famous Marlborough White Horse Bookshop Summer Art Exhibition is now on until Sunday 1st June 2025. I am happy to announce that one of my artworks has been included. The artwork in question is 'Stanton Drew' which is a textured acrylic painting on canvas board that depicts the third biggest - and least known - neolithic stone circle in Britain which is situated near the village of Stanton Drew in Somerset, England. The White Horse Bookshop takes its name after the enigmatic white horses that can be found carved into the chalk of the Wiltshire countryside. The lovely independent bookshop can be found at: 136 High St, Marlborough SN8 1HW. Please do visit if you get the chance!

Just in - Square Thank You notelets are now available in the Store. A pack of five assorted cards are £12 (including P & P in the UK).

A new arrival: Packs of five blank greeting cards inspired by the Art Nouveau style are now available in the Store.

Just in to the store - Handmade Gift Tags as shown in the video below. These unique card gift tags come in a variety of colourways and with a variety of sentiments including Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, With lots of love, etc. All have a twine tie and a 'To' and 'From' panel on the rear and come in packs of 12 - for just £6..

Some advance notice that I, along with others who have just completed an Introduction to Printmaking course will be exhibiting our work at The Printmakers Gallery, Griffin Mill, London Road, Thrupp, GL5 2AZ between Thursday 22nd and Saturday 31st May, 2025. The course covered etching, linocut, screen printing, collagraphy, silkscreen printing, letterpress and lithography - so there will be a wide variety of artwork. See below the poster - please do come if you're in the Stroud area. 

These mounted greeting cards of my art are now available in the Store. These cards can be framed if desired and grouped together in a gallery arrangement. There's a wide selection of square, portrait- and landscape-oriented cards to suit every whim and circumstance!

This short video shows the steps involved in creating the unique still life 'The Purple Pot''. This acrylic painting picture is available for sale in my affordable Square Foot Shop. This is one of a series of Making of ..' videos (see below).

As of Easter Monday 2025, curators at the world’s largest online gallery, Saatchi Art Online, have chosen once again to feature one of my artworks in their “New This Week” selection.  

The tragic tale of the life of the sculptor and painter Amedeo Modigliani in 90 seconds. This is one in an ongoing series about famous artists (see below).

Some quotations from the best selling book, Steal Like An Artist, by the American self-described 'writer who draws', Austin Kleon. This is one of an ongoing series about quotations relating to art (see below).

In this video I share why the contemporary German artist and Youtuber, Gerda Lipski, inspires me.. Taking Gerda's video 'Acryltechniken kombinieren, Schichtungen, combining acrylic techniques, layering I detail the many processes and techniques she uses to create this unique and extraordinary artwork. If you like this, you might be interested in Two of My Favourite Acrylic Techniques.

This short video shows the steps involved in creating the unique still life 'Coral Campanulas'.  This acrylic painting picture is available for sale in my affordable 'Square Foot Shop' and also became the cover of my recently published 'The Art of Alison Adams' book. This is one in a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

This week, the curators at the world’s largest online gallery, Saatchi Art Online, have chosen to feature one of my artworks in their “New This Week” selection.

I am excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of 'Beneath', my acrylic-on-stretched-canvas painting that has been selected for Saatchi Art’s "New This Week" Collection. With Saatchi Art representing over 94,000 artists globally, this selection is a true honour! For more see Saatchi Art Featured Artist! blog and/or see my Saatchi Art page..

I am pleased to announce the publication of my new coffee table book: 'The Art of Alison Adams'. Featuring 86 full colour glossy artworks ranging from those that are tiny (4 x 4 in/10 x 10 cm) to the large (60 x 80 cm) and through the mediums of collage, painting and drawing. The artworks are interspersed with some meaningful definitions and quotations - a captivating if quick read! Below you can see a flip through of the contents in video format or you can view a flipbook version. Go to the Books page in the Store to order. Any copies purchased via the website will be signed by me!

In this short video I share how I made 'Waterlilies' - an abstract (and twinkly!) acrylic painting on stretched canvas. This artwork is available in the new Square Foot Shop for a very affordable £95 (including P & P in the UK).

The impact on the culture and personal struggles of the 'pop' artist and printmaker, Andy Warhol - all in one and a half minutes!

Part 2 of the introductory offerings at the new Square Foot Shop on this website. This gallery is of exclusively 'square foot' art on stretched canvas. All the art has painted sides and so these artworks don't require framing (although you - or I by request) can do so. The canvases are light too so this keeps postage costs down and means that I am able to offer unique original art at a very affordable £95 including P&P!

I'm happy to announce the arrival of The Square Foot Shop on the Alison Adams Art website. This gallery is of exclusively 12 x 12 in (30 x 30 cm) ie: 'square foot' art on stretched canvas. All the art has painted sides and so these artworks don't require framing (although you - or I by request) can do so. The canvases are light too so this keeps postage costs down and means that I am able to offer unique original art at a very affordable £95 including P&P!

Rick Rubin is an American record producer brought in by the industry to help creatives. He is the author of 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being'. This short video shares some quotations from the book.

The tragedy and triumphs of the Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo's life - in one and a half minutes.

This short video shows how the artwork 'Harlequin Artichokes' was created using crumpled aluminium foil. This artwork available for sale in the Floral Fancies gallery.

Three for one in this video. How a fun technique was used to create the artworks Shattered, Aster and Spiky Blooms - all in 90 seconds!

Part 2 of an ongoing series of quotations from celebrated artists - accompanied by their self-portraits.

The essence of the life of Vincent Van Gogh in just 90 seconds. Enjoy!

In this video I share the processes involved in creating the collage/acrylic painting 'Maple Leaves'. This is one in a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

The insights of some famous artists are shared in this short video - accompanied by their self-portraits.

This short video shows the steps involved in creating the quirky still life 'Vase, Bowl & Lemons'. It is one in a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below).

In this video I examine what domestic and commercial environments work for some of my fairly unique and 'demanding' artworks. This is one in a series of videos examining different aspects of art placement (see below).

In this video I examine what works - and what doesn't - when it comes to situating art in demanding environments - both domestic and commercial. This is one in a series of videos examining different aspects of art placement with more to come!

This short video showcases the small prints available in store as of November 2024.

This short video showcases the large prints available in the store as of November 2024.

This short video details the processes involved in the creation of the acrylic painting on stretched canvas entitled 'Inside the Grotto'. This is one of a series of 'The Making of ..' videos (see below for more).

In this video I examine what works - and what doesn't - when it comes to situating art to good effect using the ArtPlacer App. This is one in a series of videos examining different aspects of art placement with more to come!

In this video I share the various processes of creating the black and white artwork used in the monochrome greeting cards available in the Store. Packs of five cards are available in variety or floral options. Packs of five prints are also available in Print Pack 1 (square, various), Print Pack 2 (square, various) and Print Pack 3 (landscape-oriented, various) options. The original, framed artwork is also available to buy in the Gallery under the Monochrome Art option.

A short video showcasing the new packs of 5 monochrome blank square greeting cards in either floral or variety packs.

This short video showcases the colour collage Christmas cards new in for 2024. To order go to the store.

With my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) now in process, join me as I create the acrylic/collage 'Harvest' on a 60 x 80 cm stretched canvas as a reserve item for the exhibition.

The hanging and Private Viewing of 'A Sense of Place' mixed media art exhibition at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England in September 2024. For more information see the blog posts below.

Take 10 minutes out of your busy day and take a video tour around my virtual exhibition set in a New York gallery displaying the artwork exhibited in real life at Tetbury Goods Shed in autumn 2024.

A flip book catalogue of the artwork on display both virtually and in real life at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, England in the A Sense of Place Exhibition.

Come and visit a virtual version of the A Sense of Place Art Exhibition being held in an airy New York art gallery! Use the navigation buttons or your keyboard to wander around this space. A PDF catalogue is also available - or you can visit the flip book version.

The artwork on display in the A Sense of Place exhibition at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, England and virtually is displayed in this rapid-fire reel. A year's work in 2 minutes!

With just one week to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) join me as I create the reserve collage 'Summer' on a 60 x 80 cm stretched canvas for the exhibition.

With just 2 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) I wanted to share this video detailing The Making of Silver Birch Forest - a fairly large collage I made for the exhibition.

With just 3 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) watch the process as I show how the acrylic painting 'Full Moon' (specially created for the exhibition) came to be.

With just 4 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) join me as I show how the acrylic painting 'Entangled' was created for the exhibition.

With 5 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November), I share the creation of the collage Jurassic Coast on a 50 x 25 cm (20 x 10 inch) stretched canvas for the exhibition. For those that don’t know the Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site which covers 160 km (100 miles) of the coastline of southern England. It stretches from Devon to Dorset, and has yielded a wealth of fossil evidence being the only place on Earth where rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods can be seen in one place.

With 6 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) join me as I create the still life collage 'Centrepiece' on a 60 x 80 cm stretched canvas for the exhibition.

With 7 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) watch along as I create the collage ‘Barn Owl’ on a 60 x 80 cm stretched canvas for the exhibition.

With 8 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) join me as I create the acrylic painting 'Scattered Sprigs' on a 60 x 80 cm stretched canvas.

With 9 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) I wanted to share this video detailing the Making of Westward Ho - a heavily textured mixed media fairly large artpiece I made for the exhibition.

With 11 weeks to go to my 'A Sense of Place' exhibition to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England (25 September – 3 November) I thought I would share the video ’The Making of Sunlight on Water’ which is an abstract acrylic painting on a 80 x 60 cm stretched canvas created for the exhibition.

For many months now I have been busy working away on artwork for my upcoming solo exhibition entitled ‘A Sense of Place’. The exhibition is to be held at Tetbury Goods Shed, Old Station Yard, Cirencester Rd, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8EY from the 25th of September until the 3rd of November 2024.

Welcome to the new Monochrome Art section in the Gallery. These images are all black, white and grey and are designed to have white mounts with white or black frames and to be arranged in groups - or as a gallery wall.

In this video I show how I made some textured black and white papers for collage from wet strength tissue paper and wallpaper paste in preparation for creating collage for the Monochrome Art section of my Gallery.

In this video, the mixed media artist, Alison Adams, uses the ArtPlacer application to investigate the impact that a variety of frames (and mounts/mats) have upon the presentation of a few pieces of her art.

In this video, Alison Adams gives 75 examples of different applications of collage in her art.

Why stop at one picture? Starting with two complementary pieces (shown here Little One and Next Chapter) up to walls entirely covered with an assortment of artwork, a gallery wall is an attractive and effective way to cover a blank wall.