About

Alison Gaspard is a dedicated tattoo artist based in Houston, TX, with a robust background in fine arts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, credits towards a Master of Arts in Art History, and has spent over a decade immersed in the art world, honing her skills in various capacities. Alison has served as a Dual Credit Art History and Visual Arts teacher, sharing her passion for art with students, while also enriching her community while working at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. Her diverse experiences have enriched her artistic perspective, allowing her to blend academic fine art techniques with contemporary tattoo practices. Alison’s work is characterized by a deep understanding of color, composition, and storytelling, which she integrates into her tattoo designs. She believes in the transformative power of body art, viewing it as a continuation of fine arts tradition. Through her tattoos, Alison aims to create lasting connections between art and the human experience, ensuring each piece is not only visually striking but also personally meaningful.

EXHIBITIONS

2023 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Advent Tattoo Studio, Katy, TX GROUP SHOW

2022 PRETTY DARN SMALL Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston, TX  GROUP SHOW

2019 ANNUAL ART TEACHER EXHIBITION Mid Main Street Projects Gallery, Houston, TX  GROUP SHOW

2017 WHAT WILL THEY BECOME Solo Exhibit Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX  SOLO SHOW

2016 TREASURE AUCTION:POP! Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

2015 TASIMJAE The Art Studio Inc., Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

2014 IMPERMANENCE THESIS Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX  SOLO SHOW

SUMMER EXHIBITION Santa Reparata International School of Art, Florence, Italy GROUP SHOW

FACULTY & STUDENT EXHIBITION Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

FUNDRAISING EVENT Reaud Guest House, Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

HARVEST MOON S.O.L. Gallery, Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

LE GRANDE BALL Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

2012 LE GRANDE BALL Dishman Art Museum, Beaumont, TX  GROUP SHOW

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TATTOO ARTIST Houston, TX 2021-Present

DUAL CREDITY ART HISTORY/DRAWING & PAINTING TEACHER Cypress-Ridge HS, Houston, TX 2021

VISUAL ART TEACHER Northline Elementary, Houston, TX 2016-2021

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, TX 2014-2015

EDUCATION

MASTERS OF ART IN ART HISTORY Lindenwood University; 2019-Present

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - STUDIO ART Lamar University, 2010-2014

STUDY ABROAD ADVANCED PAINTING & DRAWING Santa Reparata International School of Art, Florence, Italy, 2014

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MEMBER, Advisory Committee to Return to Campus, Houston ISD Campus; 2020

DEVELOPER, Fine Art Lesson Plan Designer, Houston ISD Fine Arts Department; 2020

MENTOR TEACHER, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020

MEMBER, IB Steering Committee, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020

PROCTOR, Standardized Assessment, Houston ISD Campus; 2019-2020

REPRESENTATIVE, Shared Decision Making Committee, Houston ISD Campus; 2018-2020 

INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR, Artists in Action Afterschool Art Club, Houston ISD Campus; 2016-2020

TEACHER OF THE YEAR, Northline Elementary, Houston ISD; 2018

FINALIST, Teacher of the Month for North Area Houston ISD; 2018

RECIPIENT, Donor's Choose Grant, Houston ISD Campus; 2017