About Me

Hi, I'm Alice

I am currently in Southern California. I've built an artistic practice around painting portraits of animals- using my signature style that balances photorealism with a minimalist aesthetic to capture their truest essence.

My work emphasizes close-up perspectives that focus the viewer’s attention. In doing so, each work encapsulates a singular intimate moment in the life of the animal. These details become apparent as you gaze into the eyes of the subjects, each evoking a different set of emotions. To further emphasize each animal, my approach to composition relies on a clean and understated design. My work balances negative space, simplistic backgrounds, and limited color palettes. Together, the work remains uncluttered and centered on the emotions and experiences I want to reveal.

My art moves forward and evolves in the exploration of the intricacies of the internal spirit into a visual form that inspires all those who witness my work.

Follow me and my dogs on Instagram @artbyalicemc, TikTok @alicemcart, or on Facebook at @Art ByAliceMC.

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Inspiration

Painting has become a meditative act for me. With each brushstroke, I find a sense of calm and clarity. In this state, I can express the vibrance of life in every movement of my brush. Not only do I enjoy painting, but I also like creating - especially props/decor, and succulent gardening. My inspiration comes from all sorts of things: my dogs, nature/outdoors, dreams, etc.

Techniques

I have experimented with mixed media and various methods of painting, my prefer medium is acrylic. The soft realistic method is balanced with splatters and streaks of paint exposing the artist’s hand to add texture and dimension to each piece.

Career Highlights

Dog Portraits Collection 2018 - ongoing

Wicked Tuna Ink Charity Winner 2009

Fishing Lure Logo Design 2008

Graphic Designer 1996-2006

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Artist intention is to have her works endure. Materials used in her work are known to be archival; e.g. paint pigments are light-fast, paper are acid free and even oil painting techniques used is fat over lean to prevent cracking. At the end, it would depends if the art work is kept in proper lighting, storage and cared for to allow the work to endure as the artist had intended.

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