Alissa Millsap Original Acrylics

 Alissa Millsap is inspired by the days of old. The hard but simple life of those who came before her. She finds peace in creating utilitarian items that can also still be beautiful. One would most often find her exploring the back country roads or in her studio creating. Alissa attempts to make choices based on how she wants life to be. Simple. Rustic. and Handmade. Her desire to create art has led her to make art that can be used not simply to be looked at. While she does enjoy painting, she is smitten with the traditional crafts such as bookbinding, candle making, weaving, and much more. In her words, “It’s my way of fighting against my need for instant gratification. Against the use-it-once-and-throw-it-away mentality. It’s my way of fighting for passing along traditional handicrafts. For handmade to become mainstream. And for simply showing others life can be simple and beautiful at the same time.”