“Nest” is a trio of robin’s eggs painted in this nest created from the print of a rotted out tree. I created this tree print painting as the birds sang and the sun peeked through the clouds. A bird’s nest always makes me think of new beginnings and optimism. This painting won an Honorable Mention in the April group show, “Signs of Spring,” at Art on Asbury in Ocean City, NJ (2022).

Since bees and other pollinators are in danger due to pesticides and habitat loss, I created this tree print painting that’s a synthesis of a hive of bees pollinating a fruit tree to create honey and a lightbulb to shine a light on this environmental issue. When we act as advocates for our fellow creatures, we can Bee the Light that brings attention to threats against them. This painting was part of the Shine the Light exhibit for Inside Small (2022).

“Bee Mindful” encourages the viewer to step into the rotted out center of a fallen tree to experience a garden of imaginary flowers, watched by the bee perched outside the tree's print. Bees pollinate flowers - be they flowers adored for their beauty or flowers that become fruit on trees - and they are critical to the world's ecosystems, but they are in danger due to the use of pesticides. This painting was part of the juried “Art in Bloom” show at the Martha Spark Gallery in Washington, D.C. (2022).

Like other folks, I grow vegetables during the summer. This Pine tree’s print is the rich soil where tomatoes, zucchini, and scarlet runner beans grew, waiting for raindrops. This painting was part of the Rapid Response Collection show of the New Jersey Artist Collective at Rowan College of South Jersey (2022).

“Stand with the Trees" speaks to the idea that nature cannot actually speak for itself in our government and voting system - and so we must stand with nature and give voice to preserving the planet by voting for representatives who support policies dedicated to curtailing climate change. This painting was part of the “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Exhibit at Atlantic Cape Community College, in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute (2022).

Inspired by nature in Atlantic City - gardens like Sister Jean’s Community Garden with its sunflowers dancing in the breeze & the moon rising over the beach as it creates a trail of moonlight on the ocean - this painting is part of the ‘My Atlantic City’ show at Union Hall Arts in Atlantic City (2023).

From Instagram:

beachpoetoc - Best day learning something new. Print making with pieces of trees and watercolors. Really fun experience. Thank you @wildgrownart

“Hi!! I finally hung my/your bluebirds!! I love them!! I’m so grateful that you made this beautiful pieces of art for me. It truly makes my heart fill with joy whenever I look at it. Thanks so much, Alexis!”

-Maureen

“I took a very cool Wild Grown Art- Print Making Class today. We used a slice from a tree for the print then colored it with water colors. I really enjoyed the entire class and the wonderful teacher. Check her out at Wild Grown Art.”

-Michele

“‘Tranquil Tides’ describes the feeling these paintings create for me.”

-Jill