Today we’d like to introduce you to Alysia Yvette.
Hi Alysia, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I started as an artist at the age of 14. I had gotten in trouble at home and the only thing I had was a sticker. I drew what was on the sticker and that’s where I learned I could draw. I went from drawing to pastels and charcoal. And then I moved to painting and truly fell in love.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The road has not been smooth. I went through divorce about 4 years ago and it became very hard to want to paint. I went from being a stay at home mom, to a single working mom. I’ve always tried to get back into it and make money from it, but it got very difficult trying to maintain. I also struggled with WHAT to paint. I know my paintings are meant to bring others into encounter with God. But that was not my focus. It seemed like I was knocking against the process of everything. So many things all at once.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a painter! My medium of choice is oil and acrylic paint. I am most proud that I’ve been able to teach children about painting and seeing themselves in a beautiful way through painting. I want them to see themselves through the eyes of God and I believe this is what sets me apart. My love for God and people. I want to see people encounter God and know just how loved they are. We live in a world where love is rare. It doesn’t have to be.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
What I like best is the “country-ness” of it. Lots of land and nature. And when it’s time to have an event, the community shows up. I love the farm life.
What I like least is that there isn’t much as far as art. I have to go to the surrounding cities that have more of an art interest.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/alysiayvette
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/ayartcollection
