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Allison Dumbrell
Artwork for Allison Dumbrell
Details
How would you describe the work you do and why?
My first passion is in abstract art, including Dutch pouring techniques (though I like to explore my skills further by taking on portrait commissions and bespoke requests). I find inspiration from other artists’ work and from my love of nature and the great outdoors; being an avid gardener, Nordic walker and lover of animals and birds. I delight in the use of bright colours and allowing my imagination to take control. I use various tools and techniques to create my paintings - ranging from brushes, and palette knifes to a squeegee, hairdryer & defuser, marbles, balloons, candlesticks, straws, blow torch, etc creating movement, texture and different effects.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
I find art relaxing and therapeutic. It offers me an opportunity to explore my imagination. The different colours express my thoughts and moods, and the different tools and techniques develop different ranges of movement and style. I explore the painting to conjure up thoughts of what is hidden and is picked up in my minds eye.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Artist - My main passion is in abstract art.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Exhibitions and local markets.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Various art workshops.
I also have a PG-DMS which assists in the management of my events.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
h.Art:
HACS at the Green Dragon, Hereford (2024-25)
The Lion Ballroom, Leominster (2024-25)
The Trumpet Gallery, Ledbury (2023-24)
The Courtyard, Hereford (March 2026)
Apple Store Gallery, Hereford (2024)
PLJ PopUp Gallery, Malvern
Various Herefordshire Markets along with Loular Events
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Facebook.com/allisondumbtellart
Instagram.com/allisondumbrellart
allisondumbrellart/uk/shop/etsy.com
allison-dumbrell-art.sumupstore.com
www.herefordshireartandcraftsociety.com (Members' Gallery)
Royal Nails, Hereford