allysiadwinkler
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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…
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Getting My Paintbrush Back
It has been quite a while since I’ve written here, but life has been wonderfully full. Between work, new creative projects, and trying to find a healthy balance between the two, the weeks have flown by. One thing I’ve realized recently is that when life gets busy, art is often the first thing I put…
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The “Just Okay” Days
This morning started with a choice. Work out or draw. I stepped on the scale first. The number didn’t surprise me. I had a pretty epic binge this weekend, and if I’m being honest, my motivation around my health has been low lately. Instead of heading for the treadmill, I chose the couch and my…
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The Kind of Love That Finds Its Way Back
A Trip My Heart Needed This past weekend, I experienced something I didn’t realize my heart had been waiting for. I traveled to Maryland to visit my younger half sister for the first time in several years. My childhood was what I often call character building. After losing my mother to suicide when I was…
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Sketchbook Practice and Learning to See Again
Returning to the Basics Lately, my intention when working in my sketchbook has been simple but humbling: to get better at drawing. I have to admit, when I was in school and should have been learning the basics of drawing, my ego had a lot to say. It was very much a “yeah, yeah, yeah……