Alison was born in Cape Town, and received a Diploma in Graphic Design from the Ruth Prowse College of Art. She has worked for advertising agencies in South Africa and overseas, and is an accomplished book illustrator.

She has travelled extensively to Britain, Europe, Thailand, Tunisia, India and the Greek Islands, always maintaining a constant flow of paintings. Alison is a self-taught professional oil-painter and was awarded the 'Moyra Broom" Trophy for best oil painting by the South African Society of Artists as well as being selected to exhibit work at the annual Vuleka' Art Exhibition.

Alison is featured in the international German/English book by Christina Blum entitled Kapkunst Cape Art - 12 portraits of South African artists.

Her work has sold internationally and she now lives in Bot River, near Hermanus. 

Her Work