Alison McElroy

I believe that a connection to nature defines the human spirit, and that belief inspires my work. From broad abstracts of the land and sea to intricate works of botanicals, I use color, layer, and texture to define my painting. As I create my works, I often think of past experiences as our own human layers that all build up to what we are. Bringing years of experience in design, the aesthetics of my paintings welcome the viewer in while creating a sense of aspect that conveys a relationship of the work to a larger context. My paintings are bold, warm, and thoughtful, reflecting the positivity and importance of nature and providing joy and meaning in any space. My work infuses modernity into more traditional representations of the world around us, bringing abstract and contemporary ideas to the canvas. I love using a mix of freestyle and gestural brush strokes with more detailed sculpted florals to create harmony through contrasting effects.