Isabelle Alessandra

My Process and What Inspires Me

I am an abstract painter, drawn to creating feelings in my work rather than representations of things that are already recognizable. At the most basic level, I love exploring the beautiful ways that geometric shapes can contrast with loose, graceful lines and interesting marks.

The subtle differences I create in my works are achieved by building up multiple layers of acrylic paint on birch wood panels, then sanding and scratching back into the work. I do this intentionally to reveal what I call ‘the history’ of the painting and to add richness and depth to the color and design.

I’m constantly responding to what’s happening as I paint, considering where to bring different colors, line and shapes into focus. Some of my choices are intended to create loud contrasts and differences that I want viewers to see from a distance, others are about drawing the viewer’s eye to more intimate or quiet details that are discovered when my work is viewed up close.

Because the idea of “feeling” my work is important to me, my palette is often inspired by the music I’m playing. And although it isn’t necessarily intentional, I know for sure that my surroundings influence what happens on my boards. I grew up playing i...

Doctor of Education, University of Southern California (USC)

Featured Artist, Peterson Contemporary Art, Bend, Oregon, USA, November 2023
Festival of Arts - Juried Exhibition, Laguna Beach, California, July and August, 2023
Featured Artist, Sandstone Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, March 2023
Jane Hamilton Fine Art, Tuscon, Arizona, Featured Artist 2023
Festival of Arts - Juried Exhibition, Laguna Beach, California, July and August, 2023
Solo Exhibition, Sandstone Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 2022
New Ideas- Solo Exhibition, Sandstone Gallery, Laguna Beach, California 2021
Superfine Art Fair - Group Exhibition, Los Angeles, 2020
Studio 10 International Artist Birtual Exhibition, "10 Artists, 10 Works of Art, 10 Days". 2020
Full Circle - Solo Exhibition, Sandstone Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, 2020
Sonia Monti Gallery, Paris France, Group Show, 2021
Van Gogh Art Gallery, Madrid Spain, Group Show, 2021
Art Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria, Group Exhibition, 2021
The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Group Exhibition, 2021
Superfine Art Fair, Los Angeles, Group Exhibition, 2020