My name is Allison and I love to create,

I am a portrait and wildlife artist from Fort McMurray, Alberta. Since picking up watercolours in 2017, I have found joy in a personal style that combines realism, surrealism, and a splash of whimsy. A priority for me is creating art to make a difference, and I have raised money for Oceanwise, Doctors Without Borders, and Operation Friendship Seniors Society through sales of my work. My art is regularly on display at the Gallery in Spruce Grove.

In the art world, I wear many hats. Currently, I am serving as Board Chair for the Allied Arts Council in Spruce Grove (www.alliedartscouncil.com) and work as a full time Art Teacher at Spruce Grove Composite High School.

Keep on creating!

-Allison Dakin

Artist Bio

Northword Magazine Cover Inked by Allison Dakin

Magazine Cover - “Inked”

 

Born 1986, Fort McMurray, Alberta
Lives and works in Canada

Education

Bachelor of Education, University of Alberta - 2008

Recent Awards

2024
“Submerged” - 1st Place - Master’s Category, Allied Arts Open Art Competition

2023
“Bouquet Swim” - People’s Choice, Spruce Grove Gallery
”Coral Flight” - 2nd Place Advanced Open Arts Competition, AAC of Spruce Grove

2022
“Harvy” (Otter) - Honourable Mention Open Arts Competition Advanced Category, AAC of Spruce Grove
“Dragon of the Sea” Honourable Mention Juried Members Show 2022, AAC of Spruce Grove

2020
“Dr. Deena Hinshaw” – 2nd Place Advanced Open Arts Competition, AAC of Spruce Grove

Publications

Solo Exhibitions

  • “Submerged” - Spruce Grove Gallery, Solo Show, 2021

  • “Submerged” - Leduc Arts Foundry, Solo Show, 2023

  • “Surreal Seas” - Spruce Grove Gallery, Solo. Show, Fall 2024

Fairs

  • 2023, 2024
    Whyte Avenue Art Walk
    Edmonton, Alberta

  • 2024
    Leduc Art Walk