Allison Harn is an artist based in Cary, NC. She works in acrylic gouache, oil, and watercolor, drawing inspiration from childhood nostalgia and the natural world. Her paintings often explore the beauty of everyday nature through detailed landscapes and vibrant scenes that reflect a quiet connection to place and memory.
She earned a BFA in Painting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with a minor in Sociology, and has over 17 years of experience in illustration and design.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work explores contrasts between nature and the manufactured, the wild and the familiar, and organic forms alongside structured patterns. Working in acrylic gouache, oil, and watercolor, I use color, pattern, and detail to create pieces that feel playful yet emotionally grounded. Personal experiences, memory, and observations of the natural world shape my work.
I’m especially interested in quiet moments in nature and signs of human presence, as well as how memory influences the way we experience both. Through color and composition, I aim to create warmth, movement, and connection while leaving space for reflection.
Rather than working in large bodies of work, I create small, focused series that allow me to develop ideas with intention and depth. Across my work, I return to ideas of memory and the balance between natural and human-made spaces, creating images that feel familiar, layered, and quietly expressive.