Alisa’s classical fine art philosophy is rooted in the belief that depicting the likeness of a subject and creating the aesthetically pleasing work is important, though not sufficient. No matter what the genre is, the true beauty of the natural world, the spiritualization of a real place, and the psychological depiction of a person's character are significant elements to be captured, through the use of various techniques, such as pose, expression, and lighting.
Alisa often turns to nature for inspiration, seeking to depict the beauty and bliss of different seasons and weather conditions in her work. Alisa loves painting outside, from nature, as real places are usually the best teachers. Although not always possible, she prefers being able to depict the atmosphere and the depth of perspective, which is very difficult to capture if painting from a photograph. Painting from a photograph can lead to flattened and simplified images and can easily be distinguished. Alisa incorporates her knowledge from substantial “en plein air” experience to enhance the attributes into occasional paintings from reference photos.
Alisa’s job as an artist is to create paintings and drawings that resonate with viewers and evoke a range of emotions. One of the emotions Alisa aims to elicit is hope, which can provide a sense of comfort and reassurance in difficult times. Alisa strives to leave a viewer with a calming and peaceful impression after looking at her works, with a feeling of positivity. For example, the use of imagery such as a light breaking through the clouds, a rushing river with eternal current, and blooming flowers, can all symbolize hope. Additionally, Alisa relishes the imagery of bridges, roads disappearing into perspective, as well as doors, gates, and entryways. They all represent a path, a new beginning, a portal to something unknown, an opportunity, hope. Seeking one’s purpose and exploring possibilities is a natural human inclination, and Alisa expresses this hope through her paintings.
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