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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 £100.

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.

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.