About the Artist
Allen J. Lewis is a native South Carolina. He has been inspired by many
artists; but, his first inspiration was his mother. With no
formal art training, she would amuse Allen and his siblings by sketching their likenesses.
He found her natural ability amazing. Watching his mother draw would influence him to
began copying and tracing artwork from the family’s illustrated bible as well as other sources.
Allen's talent was apparent early. He earned a reputation for being amongst the most talented artists in
his community and was accepted into several art competitions winning many awards.
He has studied at the University of Maryland University - College Asia,
Northern Virginia Community College, The Art Institute of Atlanta, and Georgia
State University. He continues to attend demonstrations and workshops with
some of today’s most celebrated artists. Always looking for ways to improve, he
is an avid reader of art instructional books.
His awards include: the Columbia College Art Merit Award, the
Benedict College Art Award, First Place - 2000 Georgia National Fair
Art Competition, and First Place - 2003 Stone Mountain Art Station
Member Juried Exhibition/Competition #3. Allen was a finalist in
competitions held by the Portrait Society of Atlanta and Cultural Arts
Council of Douglasville, Georgia. More recently, has placed second
in the North Light Book Club 13th Annual Cover Competition for
his painting Royal Antique.
