My name is Allison Chapman and I am a full time mom, wife, lover of Jesus, banking software marketer and artist. Art has always been a passion and I'm happy to share it with you here. I studied art in school with a focus on graphic design, which I always considered a hobby (though my co-workers would tell you it is a valued skill that comes in really handy). Truthfully, my attempts with paint and other media in school were never anything to be excited about. However, I was forced to pick up a paint brush and try again some years later after a Mickey Mouse cardboard cutout for my daughters birthday party ruined the drywall in my formal living room. The result (photographed below) turned into a hobby that snowballed into taking over more than one room of my house and now most of my spare time. 

I probably realized when my good friend and house guest for the weekend bought this off my wall that I had something unique and good going on here. So, Allison Does Design was born right around the same time as my littlest, Libby. I'm very fortunate to have such strong supporters in my life, so thanks to you all for your encouragement.