Artist profile
Allison
Johnson
Working in watercolour and acrylic, self taught artist Allison (Allie) creates expressive semi abstract landscapes and florals inspired by nature’s shifting moods.
Allison Johnson is a self-taught artist based in a small rural town, in East Gippsland, Victoria. She began painting in 2016 as a way to navigate significant life changes, and what started as a form of personal healing soon became a passionate and ongoing creative journey. Deeply inspired by the natural beauty of her surroundings, Allison is especially drawn to places where land and water meet, a recurring theme in her work. She believes in the restorative power of water and aims to evoke that sense of calm and connection through her art. Working intuitively with watercolour and acrylic, her process is spontaneous and guided by emotion, allowing each piece to unfold naturally. Allison’s landscapes and florals are gentle yet expressive, capturing moments of joy, stillness, and freedom. Her work is a heartfelt reflection of the environment she calls home.
Artist Quote
- Aspire Gallery, Petite Pieces Art Prize, Finalist 2024.2025
- Aspire Gallery, Foot Square Art Prize, Finalist 2024, 2025
- Incognito Art Show 2023, selling out on the first day.
Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?
I work with watercolour and acrylic. I love watercolor for its unpredictability and ethereal qualities and acrylic paint because it allows me to create layers and rich texture.
How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?
I do very little planning, prefering to let the paint lead me, working intuitively, my process is guided by emotion allowing each piece to unfold.
Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?
I call my spare room ( formally my youngest bedroom) the studio, its quite chaotic, I am messy and its great :)
