About The Artist

Raised on the suburban edge of Long Island with New York City always close, Alissa's earliest memories revolve around art. Weekends spent in museums with her parents sparked her fascination, while her Nonno, a sculptor and painter, nurtured her creativity by building her first easel and pallet, and introducing her to painting. Teaching her all the techniques she still uses.

Alissa studied illustration and jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. For over two decades, she built a career designing jewelry collections in city studios, balancing her professional work with a persistent desire to paint. It was the pause caused by the Covid-19 pandemic that allowed her to fully embrace painting as her true calling.

Her current work focuses on flora and fauna, emphasizing the beauty found in nature’s imperfections. Alissa’s paintings blend realism with emotional expression, layering botanical forms against textured, moody backgrounds. She uses tactile techniques, pressing and scraping oil paint to reveal subtle energies and contrasts between vibrant flowers and soft environments.

For Alissa, technique is intertwined with voice. Her latest collection combines expressive brushwork with precise lines, capturing fleeting beauty and complexity. Drawing inspiration from her family, the city, and the natural world, her art celebrates impermanence and the imperfect charm of blooms.