The mixed media in her work may consist of some or all of the following: acrylic paints and thickening mediums, re-claimed news print, twine, cheese cloth, lithograph prints, India ink, and charcoals. Alissa’s tools of choice are: drawing sticks such as chopsticks, forks, other kitchen utensils, paint brushes in all sizes, palette knives, nib pens, metal disks and tools (for creating surface texture), and, Q-tips. Alissa Woodside is usually found painting her canvas’ crouching and/or kneeling on the floor!
that first recollection… You think you know exactly what a bird looks like… –“Well, a bird has a beak and two spindle legs with feet that look like a 3 prong fork”…. Wait a sec… Now, you’re not so sure are you? I work with these initial, defining symbols of recollection and recognition.
that first recollection… You think you know exactly what a bird looks like… –“Well, a bird has a beak and two spindle legs with feet that look like a 3 prong fork”…. Wait a sec… Now, you’re not so sure are you? I work with these initial, defining symbols of recollection and recognition.
