Andrea Allen
Chinese Brush Painting
Chinese Brush Painting on ceramics, prints, t-shirts
Studio Hours
Tour Dates Aug. 23-24 & Aug. 30-Sept. 1
11 am to 5 pm
My studio (at 46800 Pacific Woods Rd., Gualala) is open year-round by appointment.
Directions to Studio #23 at 35250 Old Stage Rd., Gualala:
From Sea Ranch, turn east on Old State Highway (becomes Old Stage Road), go 5.7 miles. Studios are on left.
An alternative from Gualala, go north to Pacific Woods, turn east and go 1.3 miles to Old Stage Road, then left on Old Stage Road. Follow tour signs.
From Point Arena, go south on Hwy 1 to mile marker 9.7, then east on Iversen Road for 6.5 miles, just past Fish Rock Road, and our studio will be on your right.
As a Chinese Brush Artist, Andrea Allen has developed a unique style that combines the traditions of the Chinese Masters with a subtle, contemporary flair. She studied with a Chinese master for six years and has been painting in this ancient style for more than three decades.
Andrea utilizes many ancient Chinese techniques, such as grinding her own Sumi Ink, often mixing it with watercolor, loading the calligraphy brush, and applying it to handmade rice paper, with a minimal number of strokes to complete each painting. She carefully balances the painted and unpainted spaces in each composition, creating a tranquil flow throughout each painting.
Ancient Chinese symbolism and philosophy influence her work, enhancing the feeling of vital energy and serenity. The inherent effect is for the viewer to be effortlessly invited into each painting, to experience a peaceful balance and harmony in a timeless continuum.
Andrea has exhibited extensively throughout the Bay Area, Marin County, and the Mendocino coast. She also has collectors throughout the United States and Asia. She teaches classes for beginning and experienced students, and welcomes creating custom paintings upon request.