MY STORY

I'm Alison, and I'm the illustrator behind Pen Jar Productions, the book store and print shop for people looking to add more honesty, beauty and whimsy to their home or office. Here are some basic facts about me:

• I write magazine features and teach digital strategy and writing courses at the University of Toronto (SCS).

• My staff pass to the Musée d'Orsay was the most fun portal I've ever been down.

• I'm a former editor at Elle. 

• I was "art girl" in high school, but only started drawing again when the iPad came out.

• After I began posting my drawings on Instagram, friends nudged me with comments, like: "I can picture that in my home."

With the invention of print-on-demand technology, I can serve you directly and be a self-sufficient entrepreneur. I've teamed up with Lulu to publish my graphic novel, I Miss My Mommy. And Printful is printing and shipping my one-of-a-kind illustrations to your front door.

Find out what’s on my mind at my Society Pages blog. 

Got an idea for a drawing or a product? I'll meet you over at my Contact Page.