Blog Posts

  • Why I’m Not in a Hurry to Become a Full-Time Artist

    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…

  • Why I Chose to Close My Shop for a Month

    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,…

  • The End of an Era!

    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…

  • My Thoughts on ACEOs

    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.…

  • The Apothecary Series, Mindset Shifts, and Showing Up

    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…