Alice Themed Coffin box

The cards are paper mached on.

Artist Spotlight - Alessandra Ferrara

One of the most talented artists I know just happens to be my best friend! She does incredible paintings!

Her Etsy
Her Facebook


Here is an interview of her journey of artisty!


Question:  What do you choose to paint most of the time?

Alessandra: I like to paint characters from fairy tales, fantasy themes, abstract, animals, silohettes and mostly my own spin on Disney characters.


Question: What medium do you choose to use?

Alessandra: Canvas, acrylic paint, oil pastels, oil paint, crayons, chalk, pencils, lenolium, and clay.


Question: How long have you been painting?

Alessandra: I have been drawing since I can pick up a pencil, so I would say about 2  or 3 years old. I have been painting professionally since 2009.


Question: What are some things that inspires you to paint?

Alessandra: When I see beautiful scenery, when I hear a song and I want to express how it makes me feel, and colors and Disney, which I have loved since I was 3.


Question: What made you decide to start painting?

Alessandra: Well I've loved Disney since I was 3 and became interested in the animation process later on. I went through private lessons in the 2nd grade and in kindergarten I started using mock animation.


Question: What artists have inspired you?

Alessandra: Composer Alan Menchken, Painters Degas, Monet and Seurat


Question: What do you think makes you different from other young artists of today?

Alessandra: I like to mix techniques and see myself as very versatile rather than sticking to one niche.


Question: Where do you see Allie In Wonderland Shops in the future?

Alessandra: I will still be painting. I would like to open up my own brick and mortar shop where I can sell my work and instruct lessons and having an official website.

Opening an Etsy

I decided to open an Etsy shop, Let's see how it goes!

www.etsy.com/shop/mysteriumstore

Well it all started when I went to the NYC tattoo convention this year. I saw the beautiful artwork they had and it inspired me to try some work of my own. Started getting into it alot more and figured I'd share it with others.

The Octopus logo comes from the Octopus being my favorite animal. It represents magic, diversity, adaptability, spirituality and mystery. Hence the name of the shop, Mysterium, which means Mystery in Latin. It's not a full time job, but I enjoy it as a hobby and am excited to watch it grow <3

Only Drunks and Orphaned Children Understand The Devil's Side of The Story

Saw this picture and loved. Since the picture was sepia-toned , I decided to use a brown border.