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I’m an artist who is sharing about (and encouraging) creative mindfulness.

11/04/2026

Time to add the turkeys!

11/01/2026

Guess how much I paid for all these fascinating keys and intriguing locks?

Best estate sale find ever! What shall I make??? Mindful of the joy of endless options!

10/23/2026

I'm so excited to share that my piece, Sewing Susan, has been selected for the INNOVATIONS Exhibition at the Tubac Center of the Arts in Arizona, presented in collaboration with the ISEA (Experimental Artists)

One of the things I love most about making art is allowing the process to lead me somewhere unexpected. I begin with curiosity, follow what captures my attention, and make room for discoveries I could never have planned.

For me, artmaking is as much about exploration as it is about the finished piece. It's about trusting the process, embracing uncertainty, and finding meaning in what emerges along the way.

That's why I'm especially happy to have Sewing Susan included in an international juried exhibition that celebrates experimentation, creative risk, and new ways of seeing and making.

I'm honored to be part of this gathering of artists from around the world who share a spirit of curiosity and discovery. Mindful of the gift of fellow artists.

10/19/2026

Destination unknown...

As I share this final look at The Inner Yes, I find myself reflecting on what this exhibition has meant to me, not just as an artist, but personally.

Seeing all of this work together in one space was a powerful experience. Each piece represents a moment of curiosity, discovery, uncertainty, or trust. Together, they tell a story of what happens when I give myself permission to explore, follow my intuition, and say "yes" to the creative process.

Creating this body of work, bringing it together, and sharing it with others has been a journey in itself. I am deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to visit, participate, share their thoughts, or simply spend a little time with the work. Your presence became part of the experience. Thank you Adrian Center For The Arts for this opportunity and for all your incredible support and encouragement.

Although the exhibition has come to an end, what it has given me will continue to unfold. I leave this experience with a sense of gratitude, a little more understanding of myself, and renewed curiosity about where my art will take me next. It's time to move on. I'm saying "Goodbye!" to The Inner Yes and considering what's next. I am excited, even while I have no clear idea of where my creative process is taking me. In uncertainty, I now trust my intuition and let it guide me. Destination unknown.

10/08/2026

The part of a solo exhibition you don't often see.

The Inner Yes at Adrian Center For The Arts has come to a close, and now comes the quieter, less glamorous part of being an artist—bringing it all home.

My dining room is filled with boxes, artwork, packing materials, and the pieces of a show that took so much time and care to bring together.

As I unpack, I'm reminded of just how much work goes into a solo exhibition beyond creating the art itself. There is the planning, selecting, framing, labeling, packing, transporting, arranging, hanging, promoting, and welcoming people into the space. And then, when it's over, every bit of it happens in reverse.

It's a tremendous amount of physical, mental, and emotional energy.

There's something bittersweet about taking it all apart. For a little while, these works lived together in a space where they could tell a larger story. Now they're finding their places back in my home.

I'm tired, grateful, and still carrying the joy of having shared The Inner Yes with so many people.

This, too, is part of the life of an artist. Not just making the work, but everything it takes to share it with the world.

10/04/2026

Today is the final day of The Inner YES.

If you’ve been meaning to visit, I’d love to welcome you this afternoon for one last chance to experience the exhibition in person.

Sunday, October 4 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Gallery Talk | 3:00 PM
Adrian Center For The Arts

At 3:00, I’ll share a little about the work, the stories behind it, and the idea at the heart of The Inner YES: learning to notice what draws our attention—and trusting ourselves enough to follow it.

This video offers a glimpse of the exhibition, but there is something very different about standing with the work in person.

Come wander, look closely, read a story or two, and notice what calls to you.

And when something asks for your attention, perhaps say yes.

— Alisa

10/04/2026

Ottillie's Basket is back! The Inner Yes Exhibit wouldn't be complete without this piece. It is a creation that is steeped in personal meaning and developed through my trust in intuition and my own creative process. It is a perfect example of what happens when I follow my inner yes. After years of art making, I find integrity and truth in silencing judgement, external opinion, and societal expectations. Instead, my work and my process are mine. The Inner Yes might end tomorrow, but my journey of saying "Yes!" to intuition and my creative process is mine for a lifetime.

I will be attending the closing of The Inner Yes from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, October 4th, with a gallery talk at 3 pm. Come join me, family, friends, and art enthusiasts for the final day of The Inner Yes exhibition at the Adrian Center For The Arts and leave all your NOs at the door!

10/02/2026

A little walk through The Inner YES.

This exhibition brings together artwork, objects, stories, and pages from The Way of Intuitive Art: Finding Meaning Through Making—each one connected to the process of listening, noticing, and trusting what draws our attention.

As you move through the exhibition, you don’t have to understand everything or even know why something catches your eye. Just notice what calls to you.

What makes you curious? What makes you want to move closer?

That’s where the Inner Yes begins.

Come wander, look, read, and perhaps discover something that speaks to you.

I will be attending the closing of The Inner Yes from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 4th, with a gallery talk at 3 pm. The exhibit ends on Sunday, October 4th. Come join me, family, friends, and art enthusiasts for the final day of The Inner Yes exhibition at the Adrian Center for the Arts. Leave all your NOs at the door!

10/01/2026

This weekend marks the closing of The Inner YES, my solo exhibition at the Adrian Center For The Arts, and I would love to share it with you.

Seeing this body of work gathered together in the gallery—and seeing the exhibition written about and shared beyond its walls—has been such a meaningful experience. This weekend brings one more opportunity to experience the work in person, and also to explore some of the ideas behind it.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 | 1–4 PM
The Way of Intuitive Art: Finding Meaning Through Making
A hands-on workshop exploring intuition, experimentation, and what can happen when we allow the creative process to lead.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 2–4 PM
Closing Reception for The Inner YES
Artist Talk at 3 PM

I’ll be talking about the work, the stories and discoveries behind it, and the intuitive process that connects this exhibition with my book, The Way of Intuitive Art: Finding Meaning Through Making.

If you’ve been meaning to see The Inner YES, this is the weekend. I hope you’ll join me at the Adrian Center for the Arts.

09/25/2026

My 15 minutes of fame in a very small corner of the world! I'm excited to share my creations at Adrian Center For The Arts, and I am thrilled that The Lenawee Voice is helping me get the word out. I can't wait to share my intuitive art workshop on October 3rd from 1-4pm. With the closing on October 4th from 2-4pm, I will be giving a gallery talk. I am looking forward to sharing the "why?" behind this installation of over 50 of my 2D and 3D works. Hoping to see family, friends, gallery members, and other art enthusiasts on the 3rd and the 4th of October.

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