Alyssa Winans Illustration

Illustrator/concept artist working out of the SF bay area. Obsessed with ice cream and desserts in general.

[awinans]

I post so infrequently, but as the year winds down, I wanted to collect some of my favorite doodle projects this year. I got to learn about some amazing people and events this year, hoping for the same in 2018!

1. Australia Day | 2. Penpan Sittitrai’s 91st Birthday | 3. 660th Anniversary of Charles Bridge | 4. Eva Ekeblad’s 293rd Birthday  | 5. Amy Johnson’s 114th Birthday | 6. 100th Anniversary of the Silent Parade | 7.  First Day of School | 8. 84th Anniversary of Khao Yai National Park | 9. Olaudah Equino’s 272nd Birthday | 10. S. Chandrasekhar’s 107th Birthday

[awinans]

Compilation post from the first week of Inktober! 

[awinans]

“Gaia”

I’m thrilled to announce that one of my pieces is up for a limited edition run as part of Black Dragon Press’s NARRATIVES project. More information on the project is available HERE. Other works in the series, including beautiful pieces by the amazing Goñi Montes, Ashley Mackenzie, and Dadu Shin can be found at the Shop.

Special thanks to illustrator and AD Nico Delort for pulling me onto such a fun project!

[awinans]

Hi all, Black Dragon Press has a ton of prints on discount if anyone’s looking to pick up some art! You can currently nab my  Gaia print from ages ago for 50% off.

[lightgreyartgallery]

Fight & Flight – Alyssa Winans

Animal Name: Fight & Flight (Hare)

Mystical Attributes: Camouflage and a keen eye.

Healing Properties: F&F is fantastic at taking on both your fear and anger, leaving you free to feel peaceful and rested.

What would a person use it for: Flight guides in issues both big and small, from optimal plant-watering frequencies to career/relationship advice. Fight protects, from both external threats and personal insecurities.

History: F&F was born like all other hares: long-legged, swift, with a healthy dose of precaution. There were many predators, and it quickly learned to dash and conceal. Throughout its life, however, it grew conflicted and weary of running at the hint of its own shadow. It’s form grew large and restless, shifting to match its contrary nature. It now guides those who similarly find themselves at odds with themselves.

Why this is your chosen creature: I was always very attached to rabbits/hares as a child, and that has only grown as an adult. Their ability to be fearful, quick, watchful and curious has always resonated with me. I often find myself conflicted and pulled between two extremes, and that’s something I find reflected in F&F’s inherently problematic duality.

[awinans]

Time capsule moment! Something I drew almost three years ago for LGAL’s Animystics show. It’s amazing to think how much has happened since then.

[awinans]

More Inktober selections~

[awinans]

Some pieces from my Inktober set!

[awinans]

I ended up scrapping my original idea, but I finally completed my ArtOrder Journal spread! The Kickstarter has finished up, but you can check out the details here!

[awinans]

Hey all! I’ve been contracting on-site with the Google Doodle team for a while, and I just wanted to share some of my favorite doodles I’ve worked on:

1. Dragon Boat Festival | 2. 80th Anniversary of the Kasprowy Wierch Cableway | 3. Copa América Centenario | 4. Hidetsugu Yagi’s 130th Birthday | 5. Labour Day | 6. Lunar New Year | 7. Remedios Varo’s 107th Birthday (Collab with @oliviawhen!) | 8. Start of the 100th Tour of Flanders | 9. Long night of the Museums

[awinans]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say that one of the most exciting art projects I’ve been a part of is LIVE on Kickstarter!  Honestly, I can’t say how excited I am to be included. The compilation is unique in that it focuses on showcasing the personal voice and vision of each artist with original works created specifically for the journal.

On a personal note, this is the sort of artist-centric compilation that I would love to see more of in the future, and I’m looking forward to a closer look inside the minds of many artists I already admire. So please check it out and share if you can! Any help would be much appreciated. :)

[awinans]

“Awakening”

Light Grey Art Lab's Botanica show opening was last night, so I can finally share my piece! As a budding plant fan, I was so pleased to be a part of this one. You can see everyone's pieces (125!) HERE.

For those interested, prints are also available at the shop.

[awinans]

Very excited to announce that the See America book from the Creative Action Network, National Parks Conservation Association, and Chronicle Books is launching in a week! The book contains a few of my pieces, as well as 50+ other artists. 

Preorders can be found HERE, and more information about the book is available HERE.

I highly recommend for any folks into national parks or landscapes. :) Special thanks to everyone involved in putting this one together.

[awinans]

“Synchronized”

Light Grey Art Lab’s ROBO show is now open! I had a great time looking through all the other artists’ entries. It’s amazing seeing the range of content for such an open-ended show, and I was thrilled to be a part of it. :)

Prints are available here through March 25th!

[awinans]

Sneak peek of my piece for Light Grey Art Lab’s Robo Show opening February 12th!

[awinans]

Thrilled to be able to show this poem piece for Cricket Magazine! I loved reading (and rereading) what Cricket issues we had when I was young, so it has been very special for me to be able to contribute as an adult.

Many thanks to AD Karen Kohn! Also, a hefty nod of respect to writer Edna St. Vincent Millay for the lovely poem. She was a force.

[awinans]

“Time & Distance”

Beginning my 2015 upload backlog with my complete contribution to the most amazing Pepper Breath! digimon zine by Pyrite Press. Comics are way out of my comfort zone, so I have to admit this one was a struggle-- but I’m so glad I gave it a shot. Special thanks and congrats to cool humans Angie, Ody, and Bryce for tackling such a tremendous project. 

Tragically (awesomely!) they’re all sold out, but I do have one extra copy if there’s a desperate Digimon fan out there.

[awinans]

Last batch of Inktober things from ye olde Instagram. Another year complete (minus a few days)! It was a ton of fun, thanks for following along!

[awinans]

Inktober on Instagram Week 2!