About
About
Allie was born and raised in
Centerville, Utah where she grew up watching her dad, Michael Hadley paint and sell his work in Jackson, WY. Many family vacations were spent driving to Jackson Hole where the smell of oil paint and wool blankets filled the air as her family followed the Snake River west. This played a large role in motivating Allie to pursue art at an early age.
Allie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and studied several years back under nationally recognized artists: Jill Carver, G. Russell Case and Kathryn Stats. “Learning from these seasoned artists in a plein air setting was inspiring. My ability to see the outdoors and deconstruct its critical elements to formulate a well-planned painting increased tenfold." Most recently, Allie is studying under renowned landscape painter, Scott Christensen. “Thinking creatively and allowing time for ideas and themes to develop are key points for me in this ongoing education. I feel my art has infinite potential and look forward to deliberate exploration to foster new ideas.”
In addition to on-going education, Allie is an award-winning artist. She most recently received the William Shulz Memorial Award in 2024 from the American Impressionist Society and the Little Gem Award with the Oil Painters of America (OPA) at the 2024 Western Regional Exhibition. Please see her Events page on this website for additional honors and awards received. Allie is now a signature member of the AIS -an accomplishment achieved by only 15% of its entire membership.
On an every day occasion, Allie can be spotted painting the landscape in and around the Treasure Valley.
“The richness of painting from life, whether in the studio or outdoors, is where I find myself as an artist.”
Allie currently resides with her husband and children in Meridian, ID.
