About
Alison Hamil is an Atlanta mural artist with 15 years of professional experience designing and painting murals.
While her specialty is painting murals, she also has a diverse body of work including graphic design, chalk art, and paintings in watercolor and acrylic. Most of her work incorporates bold colors and flat vector art combined with elements of painterly realism. Alison's style is most recognizable for her signature sunburst pattern seen in the background of many of her murals. Nature, kids, and community are also common themes found in her work.
Artist Statement
I love painting murals because it gives me the opportunity to completely transform the energy of a physical space. Mural painting lets me create something beautiful and uplifting for others to enjoy. I use mural painting as a tool to foster self-love, compassion, and connection.
I also enjoy public art because I get to work with others. Every project is a collaborative effort between myself, my clients, project stakeholders, and the community. It feels amazing to share the satisfaction of creative accomplishment with those who help bring the artwork to life. My favorite projects involve working with community members and kids. I especially love helping others feel special, worthy, and a sense of belonging and purpose.
Professional Mural Work
Several local cities have commissioned Atlanta mural artist Alison Hamil for public art projects including Atlanta, Brookhaven, Roswell, Chamblee, and Acworth, Georgia. She has also painted murals in various places across the globe including Nicoya, Costa Rica, and Kefalonia, Greece. Creative Loafing named her Best Emerging Visual Artist in their Best of Atlanta 2013 edition, and the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Buckhead, Georgia awarded her the honor of 2020 Artist in Residence, where she has painted three murals throughout the property.
Additionally, some of her other notable clients include Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Fulton County Public Schools, Pianos for Peace, and The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy. Whether working as a mural artist for the private or public sector, Hamil specializes in transforming mundane, forgotten spaces into beautiful works of art. Her work as a mural artist brightens the everyday experiences of people as they pass through these spaces. She continues to make quite an impact on communities throughout the metro-Atlanta area.