Journey on Canvas

Journey on Canvas Alisa seeks ways to share her creative journey as an encouragement to explore one's creative process.

Oh! This pink chair! When reading in it as a child, it was covered in green velvet. Its bigness made me feel warm and sa...
04/23/2026

Oh! This pink chair! When reading in it as a child, it was covered in green velvet. Its bigness made me feel warm and safe. Mom reupholstered it and I dyed it pink to try and cover up the fading fabric. I think I will need to pick a new covering eventually. Yet, I do appreciate its worn and loved look and feel. Maybe I just let it be: loved and lovely in its own way?

This is my most beloved toy from my childhood. There’s something about miniature worlds that completely captures my imag...
04/14/2026

This is my most beloved toy from my childhood. There’s something about miniature worlds that completely captures my imagination. Peering into them feels like stepping into a hidden universe—one filled with magic, wonder, and quiet stories waiting to be discovered. Every tiny detail invites you to slow down, look closer, and explore. In these small spaces, inspiration expands. What appears little becomes limitless—a reminder that entire worlds can live within the smallest of places.

This bed held more than sleep—it held wonder. I used to trace every curve and swirl, getting lost in the details my mom ...
04/09/2026

This bed held more than sleep—it held wonder. I used to trace every curve and swirl, getting lost in the details my mom chose so carefully, her sense of beauty shaping how I first saw the world. Repainting it now feels like reopening that space—where imagination, comfort, and love all lived together. The memory isn’t just visual… it’s something I still carry, something that continues to guide what I make. It's still with me on my journey.

This shadow box is where the journey often begins—a gathering of possibilities. Small objects, fragments, and found piec...
04/01/2026

This shadow box is where the journey often begins—a gathering of possibilities. Small objects, fragments, and found pieces, each carrying their own quiet story.

I don’t always know what they will become, but along this journey I’ve learned to trust that something will call to me. This is my starting point for assemblage… a place of choices, intuition, and discovery.

This bed is a strong memory from my mom’s bedroom. The carved post and curved headboard always felt solid and intentiona...
03/26/2026

This bed is a strong memory from my mom’s bedroom. The carved post and curved headboard always felt solid and intentional—like they defined the space.

I focused on those details, keeping the design clear and structured. Around it, I layered collage from my home—images and textures that echo the space I grew up in. The writing is also mine, pulled from reflections about home and placed directly into the piece.

This is part of my journey—using images and words to hold onto where I come from.

03/19/2026

This piece began years ago—and like many things from childhood, it needed time before it made sense.

"Childhood" is built from the language of play: yarn, beads, pipe cleaners, macaroni, and bright, found objects transformed into something whimsical and alive. I recently revisited and reworked it, and now… it finally feels complete.

Sometimes the work just needs to marinate—just like we do. The creative journey takes its own sweet time.

03/12/2026

Seriously! Take this journey! Upstairs at The Sparkle Barn in Wallingford, Vermont is the stunning Bloom Room, an immersive installation created by artist Stacy Harshman Art. It’s a joyful explosion of color, flowers, and creativity.

And don’t skip the gift shop downstairs—it’s just as spectacular as the magical space upstairs. Truly a place built for wonder and inspiration. ✨

03/06/2026

“The Liminal Print” recently concluded its exhibition at the Atrium Gallery inside the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Novi Civic Center in Novi. Grateful to everyone who took time to stop by, explore the work, and experience the world of monoprinting with me.

If you’re interested in art or monoprinting, stay tuned—more work and future exhibits are on the way.

"The Liminal Print" will be on exhibit through March 1st @ the Atrium Gallery inside the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cult...
02/27/2026

"The Liminal Print" will be on exhibit through March 1st @ the Atrium Gallery inside the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Novi Civic Center. 45175 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI. If you are interested in art or monoprinting, check it out!

02/17/2026

The opening for my show, The Liminal Print, is this Thursday, February 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Atrium Gallery inside the Novi Civic Center (45175 West 10 Mile Road in Novi, MI). I will be there to share and to enjoy the company of fellow artists and art enthusiasts. Would love to see you there. Light refreshments will be served. Enter on the south side of the building.

Thanks to the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Jenneva Kaiser who have helped make this show possible. I greatly appreciate their support for artists in our community. What a beautiful space and what a wonderful opportunity. The creative journey is more meaningful when others come alongside you.

I will be having an opening for "The Liminal Print" on February 19th from 6-8pm @ the Atrium Gallery inside the Novi Par...
02/13/2026

I will be having an opening for "The Liminal Print" on February 19th from 6-8pm @ the Atrium Gallery inside the Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Novi Civic Center. 45175 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI. If you are interested in art or monoprinting, I'd love to see you there!

Honored to serve as juror for this year’s Brighten with Art exhibition.Thank you to everyone who submitted work—there wa...
02/08/2026

Honored to serve as juror for this year’s Brighten with Art exhibition.Thank you to everyone who submitted work—there was so much strong, thoughtful, and imaginative art. Selecting award winners was both a joy and a challenge.

Congratulations to all of the winners! I’m excited to see your work exhibited in person at the Brighten with Art Winners Exhibit, opening February 16 and running through March 28. I anticipate it will be more than worth the journey!

I was honored to have served as juror for Brighten with Art. Thanks to the Brighton Art Guild for the opportunity to choose among this year’s provocative and intriguing submissions.

Grateful to be part of a community that continues to support artists and creative expression


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