Allison Carnell

oil paintings, pastel drawings,  & more

Portfolio

  • Paintings

  • Drawings/Prints

  • Other Media

 Artist Statement
My love for being active in nature has shaped a deep connection to colorful landscapes, which I translate into my art. Through a balance of imagination and observation, I paint landscapes and florals in bright, saturated hues that capture the energy and vibrancy I feel outdoors. Color is central to my process—it heightens emotion, creates atmosphere, and allows me to transform fleeting impressions into lasting experiences.

Light is equally essential in my work. I am fascinated by the way it shifts across time and place—how morning light can soften an urban skyline, or how evening light can bathe the countryside in warmth. In many of my paintings, light interacts with bold color and brushwork to suggest movement, depth, and mood.

Ultimately, my goal is to encourage viewers to pause and see beauty in the world around them—whether it’s the lushness of nature or the simple glow of light illuminating the sky.

CV

Allison L. Carnell

acarnell18@gmail.com

https://www.allisonleannecarnell.com

EDUCATION: 

McKendree University - Lebanon, Illinois      Fall 2020 -- Spring 2022   Major: Art

GPA = 3.94

B.F.A. received 5/22


Saint Charles Community College – Saint Charles, Mo           Fall 2018 -- Spring 2020

Major: Fine Arts – Studio Art

GPA = 4.0

A.F.A – Studio Art received 5/16/20   

HONORS:

Art Department Honor Award, McKendree University; Spring 2022

Dean's List, Mckendree University; Fall 2020 -- Spring 2021

First Team NJCAA All-Academic – St. Charles Community College; Fall 2018 -- Spring 2020

Dean’s List, St. Charles Community College; Fall 2018 – Spring 2020

A+ Scholarship; Saint Charles Community – Saint Charles; Fall 2018 -- Spring 2020

Cary Flanagan Scholarship – Summer 2018                                        

EXHIBITIONS:

Maryville College; Perennial Ties; November 2024

Maryville College; Perennial Ties; September 2022

McKendree University Gallery of Art; Senior Solo Exhibition; March- April 2022

Art Saint Louis; Varsity Art; March 2022

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art; Undergraduate Juried Exhibition; Spring 2021

McKendree University; Juried Student Exhibition; Spring 2021

St. Charles Community College; Student Art Show (Juried); Spring 2019

St. Charles Community College; Student Art Show; Fall 2019

St. Charles Community College; Student Art Show; Fall 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

Art Instructor -- Blackberry Mountain 2022 -- Present Internship -- Art Saint Louis Fall 2021

Gallery practicum -- McKendree University Gallery of Art Fall 2020 -- Fall 2021

Gallery management internship -- St. Charles Community College Spring 2020

REFERENCES:

Polly Ann Martin - (865) 789-4798 pamartin@blackberrymountain.com Art Studio Manager

Amy MacLennan – (812) 230-3812 Maclennan@swope.org Curator

Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff – (314) 241-4810 robin@artstlouis.org Art Director

Brian Smith – (636) 922-8575 bsmith@stchas.edu Art Professor

Contact

Feel free to reach out if you are interested in my work!