Press Release Summary = I began working on plexiglass during my first year at Washburn. One particularly broke day, I had the overwhelming urge to paint but no canvas to work on and no money to buy more. So I rummaged through a storage closet and found an old piece of plexiglass. I had no idea if it would work, but it seemed like a paintable surface so I decided to give it a shot
Press Release Body = Alissa Sheley Acrylic on Plexiglass I began working on plexiglass during my first year at Washburn. One particularly broke day, I had the overwhelming urge to paint but no canvas to work on and no money to buy more. So I rummaged through a storage closet and found an old piece of plexiglass. I had no idea if it would work, but it seemed like a paintable surface so I decided to give it a shot. Little did I realize at the time, I was taking my first steps into my career as an artist. Since that first day, I have spent years experimenting with different techniques of paint application and finishing methods. I have taught myself through trial and error what would work on this uncommon surface and what would not. I am still working on developing new techniques to use on the plexiglass, at this point it feels like the sky is the limit. One of my favorite aspects of painting on plexiglass is the way that I am really able to focus on the elements of art that I enjoy most: vivid color, bold texture, and flowing movement. The negative space creates dimension that I was not able to achieve when painting on traditional canvas. This combination of these elements has taken my artwork to a whole new level. http://www.a-sheley.com alissa@a-sheley.com
2025
