Portrait Artist
Alison McLean Schuchs,
Scottish / American Artist
Corpus Christi, Texas
Artist Statement: As a portrait artist with a colorful Scottish/American heritage, I am on a mission to freeze time, capture the essence of my subjects and weave their fascinating stories into the canvas for future generations. I paint vibrant windows into the past that celebrate the enchanting and intricate tapestry of the human experience.
In this fast-paced world of digital dominance, I champion the mighty paintbrush and the art of portraiture, convinced that these traditional art forms can forge unbreakable bonds of shared humanity. With each playful stroke I aim to not only mirror the physical features of my subjects, but also to reveal their inner emotional landscape, their captivating personalities, and the rich depth of their life stories.
For me, crafting a portrait is like going on a thrilling, personal adventure with my subjects. Be it individuals, families, or entire communities, I dive in with a heart full of curiosity and empathy, eager to hear the tales and unique perspectives of those I’m honored to immortalize on canvas. As our world continues to evolve and change, I believe that the power of art to connect us across time and distance will only become more important.
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Awards:
2nd Place Award, Just Another Van Gogh (Cigar Box Art) Tri-Group Show 2023 at Galvin House.
3rd Place Award, The Art Reception, Tri-Group Show 2023 at Galvin House
Honorable Mention, South Texas Art League Annual Juried Exhibition 2022 at the Art Museum of South Texas. (Marion's Portrait)
1st Place Award in Sculpture for Frida in a Cigar Box, South Texas Art League 87th Anniversary Exhibition.
2nd Place Award, "Leaving Home" Painting, South Texas Art League 87th Anniversary Exhibition
3rd Place award, "GumTree Museum painting, South Texas Art League 87th Anniversary Exhibition
1st Place, Award the Barbara McDowell Memorial 2022, Tri-Group 57 (Midnight Sonata)
Picked as one of three Merit Artists at the Rockport Center for the Arts Currents Show 2021
2nd Place, Independents Show 2021, Art Center, Corpus Christi, (The Horse Whisperer)
3rd Place, works on canvas, Members Show 2021, Art Center, Corpus Christi, (Aztec Princess)
Best of Show, Independents Show 2020, Art Center, Corpus Christi, ( Midnite Sonata)
1st Place, Independents Show 2020, Art Center, Corpus Christi. (underwater portrait)
Voted Best Artist in Itawamba County 2019
Best in Show, 2019, Mississippi Painters Society Annual Show, (GumTree Art Reception)
1st place in Oil, 2019, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Tupelo Civic Ballet)
2nd place in Photography, 2019, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Bridal portrait)
2nd place in Oil, 2018, Mississippi Painters Society Annual Show (Leaving, a portrait of my Mum)
3rd place in Photography, 2018, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Butterflies)
1st place in Oil, 2017, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Valerie, Underwater Portrait)
2nd place in Oil, 2017, Mississippi Painters Society Annual Show (Grandmother's China Portrait)
1st place in Oil, 2016, Mississippi Painters Society Annual Show (Tupelo Civic Ballet)
Finalist in the 2016, 12th International ARC Salon (Midnight Sonata)
1st place in Oil, 2016, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (The wee Squirrel)
2nd place in Photography, 2016, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show, (Lizard)
Best of Show in Oil, 2015, Mississippi Painters Society Annual Show at the Gumtree Museum of Art in Tupelo, (Grandmother's Wedding Dress portrait)
1st place in Oil, 2015, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Tip the Dog)
2nd place in Oil, 2013, Mississippi Painter's Society's Annual Show at the Oren Dunn Museum in Tupelo, MS ("Wee Jug" painting)
2nd place in Oil, 2012, "All Things Mississippi" Art Show at the Gumtree Museum of Art in Tupelo, MS (Alice in Turquoise, portrait)
2nd place in Oil, 2010, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Red Hat Ladies painting)
1st place in Pencil, 2009, Northeast Mississippi Art Association's Annual Show (Peaceful, colored pencil drawing of a cat)
What Clients Say:
"Alison painted a portrait of our granddaughter Lily. We wanted her sitting at the top of our stairs. We liked her expression in one picture and her pose in another picture. She combined the two and used the expression we wanted. It is a family treasure and we could not have been more pleased with the portrait or with the patience of Alison. We highly recommend her. "
Phil & Mary Morris
"Alison painted a picture for us of our boy/girl twins. She captured their everyday personality, perfectly. She is one of the most patient, kind and talented women that I know and I am very honored to have one of her pieces of art. It will always be one of our greatest treasures. Thank You Alison."
Wayne and Samantha Wade
"I can not say enough about how HAPPY and EXCITED I am with the portrait of my grand daughter, Emma Reese, that Alison delivered today! SHE IS GORGEOUS and so life-like! It is as if I can touch the azaleas!! I was so pleased with the entire experience of working with Alison! She is so calm, reassuring and Talented!!! Emma Reese LOVED the photo sessions with Alison, and I can not wait until she sees herself on canvas tomorrow!!! She will be forever young in my portrait!!! Thank you Alison for sharing your talent for us to enjoy!!"
Susan Harp
