allysiadwinkler
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What If I Created Just for Me?
An unexpected conversation, a little self-discovery, and the terrifying idea of creating without an audience. I’ve been sick all week. Achy, snotty, sneezy, coughing…pooping myself. Yep. It’s been THAT kind of sickness. So, here I am, planted on the couch, feeling like absolute garbage, when my sister Gwynnie and I start texting about something that…
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One Door Closes, Another Opens: A little disappointment, an unexpected surprise, and a reminder to keep going.
Not every opportunity is meant for us, but every opportunity can teach us something. A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post titled What’s the Best That Could Happen?, sharing my excitement, fears, and hopes about potentially becoming a member of a local art gallery. Well, I finally heard back. Unfortunately, the gallery decided…
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Through Glass: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
Tomorrow is the day! I am so excited to officially release my newest body of work, Through Glass. This collection has been such a joy to create, and I can’t wait to finally share it with you. Glass has always fascinated me. It comes in so many forms, holding everything from everyday essentials to treasured…
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What’s the Best That Could Happen?
Recently, I stumbled upon a beautiful little art gallery in Margaretville, New York called Longyear Gallery. Of course, I had to go inside. While I was there, I started talking with a very sweet woman working at the gallery. Eventually, I asked the question that was running through my head: How does someone go about…
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Why I’m Not in a Hurry to Become a Full-Time Artist
I may have mentioned this a time or two before, but if you’re new here, welcome! I’m Allysia. By day, I work full-time as the Community Relations Coordinator at The Arc of Delaware County, New York. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me in at my kitchen table with a paintbrush in hand and a…
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Why I Chose to Close My Shop for a Month
August 31 marked the end of an era for me. My digital painting series has officially been retired. That decision wasn’t easy because those paintings helped me grow as an artist. They challenged me creatively, gave me confidence, and introduced my work to so many wonderful people. But as much as I loved creating them,…
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The End of an Era!
I’ve decided it’s time to say goodbye to my current digital art series and make room for what’s next. ❤️ Starting September 1st, these designs will officially be discontinued and will no longer be available for purchase. That means this is your LAST CHANCE to snag your favorite design as a print or pint glass…
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My Thoughts on ACEOs
I have mixed feelings about ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals). On one hand, I absolutely love them. Most of my ACEOs take me between 30 minutes and an hour to complete, which fits perfectly into my schedule. As I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, I work full time at The Arc of Delaware County.…
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The Apothecary Series, Mindset Shifts, and Showing Up
If you’ve been following me on TikTok, Facebook, or Instagram, you’ve probably heard me confidently say “apocathery.” Well… turns out it’s pronounced apothecary. Bahaha. At least we can all laugh together. This week I completed four new acrylic ACEO paintings inspired by all things apothecary. I don’t know what it is about old bottles, interesting…
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From Chasing Ideas to Building a Practice
If you read my last blog post, you probably noticed that I was pretty excited about the idea of starting guided painting parties. And honestly, I still think it would be fun. But something happened after I published that post that really made me stop and think. I recently came across a video. I cannot…