PRESS RELEASE
19th March 2025
Local Artist showcases new vibrant collection portraying Devon’s people and landscapes
Paignton artist, Allison McSparron-Edwards,70, will be presenting her upcoming solo exhibition titled ‘My Devon,’ at TAAG, 4/5 Northumberland Place, Teignmouth TQ14 8DD, from 25th May to 6th June. She has created bold, fun compositions often with vibrant colours, capturing the beauty of nature, human connections and emotions. Her series, “An Ode to Nature” uses a contemporary style to blend modern realism with abstraction. Visitors can purchase the paintings on display, or be inspired to commission specific work, including portraits.
This exhibition marks a significant milestone in Allison’s artistic journey, transitioning from a four-decade corporate career to full-time artist. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1955, Allison has a rich Irish, Scottish, and Yorkshire heritage. Her life has been shaped by extensive travel, living and working in various parts of the UK and Canada, before settling by the sea in Paignton. Living by the ever-changing Devon coastline and countryside, she finally pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist in 2020. Her work is deeply influenced by the landscapes she has lived in and the people she has met. Her oil paintings include Dartmoor’s wild vistas and wildlife, portraits of locals and people generally having fun.
Her creative journey began with watercolours, before transitioning to painting in oils in 2020. She studied under several renowned artists, including Martin Kinnear RCA, David Grey, Tina Garrett and Cesar Santos, refining her craft and expanding her artistic vision. Inspired by artists like Bouguereau, Sargent, and Monet, she has continued to study, developing her creativity, and embracing new genres and techniques.
Time permitting Allison will be demonstrating some of her techniques whilst the exhibition is in progress.
“My paintings are a celebration of the human form and our intrinsic connection to nature. Through bold colours and compositions, I aim to evoke the powerful emotions that landscapes and local communities inspire in me.”
Contact Information:
- Name: Allison McSparron-Edwards
- Phone: 07850 548712
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcsparronartist/
- Website: www.mcsparronartist.com