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Finally got some painting time in now that it cooled down (a little...) cherry tomatoes, can’t wait to eat some fresh ones in the coming weeks. 4 x 4” with 1.5” sides $125 available through my website. . . . #art #paintings #cherrytomatoes #tomato #summer #farm #farming #farmtotable #farmtopalette #alyssawatters #oilpainting #paintingaday

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Alyssa Watters: artist and entrepreneur

As I waited inside Alyssa Watter’s studio in Porter Mill Gallery on Rantoul Street, I took the opportunity to peek around. The walls were a clean linen color and provided the perfect background for the colorful collection of oil paintings she had hanging. She walked in apologetically for being late (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t more than two minutes), and greeted me with a cheerful smile. As we introduced ourselves we laughed about the fact that neither of us knew how to pronounce the others name. Hers being Alyssa (pronounced A-lees-a) and mine being Áine (pronounced on-ya).

We continued to chat about the struggles of having a unique name as well as her paintings while walking down the street to a nearby café for our interview. When we stepped up to the café only to realize it was closed for the day she generously offered to do the interview at her house that was right down the street.

Although the stairs to her apartment were rather steep, they were worth climbing. I had the opportunity to see her home studio; perfectly coordinated and clean cut with pink and green hues; which, after seeing her studio at Porter Mill, didn’t come as a surprise. We sat down in the kitchen where several paintings hung on the walls, and not just Alyssa’s. She explained to me that a couple of the paintings were friends work and work done by local artists. Alyssa got up to get me a glass of water and at that point I was happy that the café chose to close that day. I was able to see both where she worked and more of her paintings.

Alyssa manages her own company artbyalyssa where she designs various gift products that display her paintings. She has succeeded in taking her art career to a new and exciting level. Below is an audio version of my interview with Alyssa. Listen to her story and how her experiences led her down this creative path. Also, take a look at some of her oil paintings and gift products! Alyssa has a show opening May 8th entitled “birds and bloom” featuring her artwork as well as Mia Nehme’s. The reception is this Thursday, May 8th 5:30-8 p.m. at Mimi gallery. 19 central street Manchester by the sea. The show will run through the summer.

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Been awhile since I just opened the fridge to find a painting subject. So fun! #lemons #whenlifegivesyoulemons #lemonade #paint #painting #oilpainting #oilpaint #art #artist #alyssawatters #artistsofinstagram #summer

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Something different! Snapped this photo last summer never intending to paint it, but in looking through my photos yesterday, I thought it could be fun. #horse #clydesdale #clydesdales #clydesdalehorse #farm #newyork #ny #fingerlakes #artistsofinstagram #art #painting #oil #oilpainting #alyssawatters #country #farmlife #farming #rodeo

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I was really tempted to go to the beach today, but I also really wanted to paint. This was my compromise. Thanks to @thesaltycottage for the great photo! . . #summeriscoming #summer #spring #ocean #beverly #beverlyma #westbeach #beverlyfarms #thefarms #mass #coast #coastalliving #beach #rocks #art #paint #oilpainting #alyssawatters #artistsofinstagram

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This was fun! I've been dying to paint a barn owl for about a year. We saw a rescue one up close in California and it made me want to paint one even more. They are so beautiful. This is only 6 inches, I normally paint my owls larger. Kinda love the scale of it this size. . . . #owl #barnowl #owlsofinstagram #owls #nature #birds #putabirdonit #paint #oilpainting #art #alyssawatters #painting

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Working on new pieces for my solo show at the @maineaudubon in Falmouth, ME next month. I’ve been having so much fun painting. Opening reception: Thur . Nov 29 . 5 - 7 pm . . . #alyssawatters #originalart #art #paintings #putabirdonit #birds #birdart #audubon #maineaudubon #gislandfarm #artistsoninstagram (at Maine Audubon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0R_ydBf97/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bvmjntkgazbv

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Wrapped up this large (18 x 24”) painting before leaving for CO for most of the month. Haven’t done a painting this size since college. There are 7 birds in it total and the full image will be revealed at my solo show at the @maineaudubon at Gilsland Farm - just above Portland, ME, this coming November. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to show at such a beautiful and inspiring place. Details on the 11/29 opening to come. . . . #maineaudubon #audubon @audubonsociety #maine #birds #bird #painting #alyssawatters #birdart #oilpaint #artistsofinstagram #falmouthme #gilslandfarmaudubon

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So excited to be a part of #artinthebarn at the @ecgreenbelt in Essex, MA this weekend. Hours are 10-3 today & 10-5 Sat & Sun with a really fun reception tonight 5-8:30. The cox reservation is absolutely gorgeous, and 50% of the proceeds from art go back to it. Check it out if you’re around. . https://ecga.org/artinthebarn . . . #artinthebarn #essexcounty #essexma #coxreservation #ecgreenbelt #art #alyssawatters #local (at Greenbelt - Essex County's Land Trust)

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First Portugal piece. I had never seen 🍋 trees until Portugal and this was more of a lemon vine? Seemed strange that there are both, but either way it was so pretty and I had fun painting it and dreaming about our trip. . . $300 . 6x8” . Email if interested: artbyalyssa@gmail.com . . #painting #lemons #art #alyssawatters #lemon #nature #vine #plant #garden #porto #villanovadegaia #port #taylorfladgate #winery #portugal (at The Yeatman)

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Newest painting. Part of a series I’ve done for a show in Rocky Neck this summer curated by @bemoody1 The show is titled “Artists explore SERIES” and the opening reception is Fri, June 29th 6-8 pm at the Cultural center at Rocky Neck. Looking forward to it and so thankful for some recent painting sessions. . . . . #art #alyssawatters #oilpaint #oilpaintings #paintings #artistsoninstagram #drinks #cocktails #summer #summerdrinks #glass #drinkart #gin #booze #rockyneck #culturalcenteratrockyneck

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Newest painting. Part of a series I’ve done for a show in Rocky Neck this summer curated by @bemoody1 The show is titled “Artists explore SERIES” and the opening reception is Fri, June 29th 6-8 pm at the Cultural center at Rocky Neck. Looking forward to it and so thankful for some recent painting sessions. . . . . #art #alyssawatters #oilpaint #oilpaintings #paintings #artistsoninstagram #drinks #cocktails #summer #summerdrinks #glass #drinkart #gin #booze #rockyneck #culturalcenteratrockyneck

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Forcing spring. Available on my website. $200 . “Northern parula” . 5 x 5 x .75” . . . #bird #warbler #putabirdonit #northernparula #wbu #wildbirdsunlimited #spring #flowers #birds #art #birdart #alyssawatters (at Art by Alyssa)

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Spent yesterday hanging my work at @blackkrimtavern in Randolph, VT. It will be up for the summer. Sarah's food is incredible and that part of VT is so breathtaking. Make the trip and check it out. Farm to table menu changes weekly and the produce is from their very own farm @pebblebrookfarm just up the street, which also has an awesome farm shop right on premises. Yummmm! Thank you @sarahblackkrim and @farmerchip . . . . #pebblebrookfarmstore #blackkrimtavern #farmtotable #foodie #food #goodfood #knowyourfarmer #freshfood #produce #farming #cooking #vermont #vt #alyssawatters #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #painting #foodart (at Black Krim Tavern)

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Finished just in time to cook it! Bringing these new paintings to @gentilebrewing next Sunday for their #mothersdaysipandshop 12 - 6. Come down for a beer and check them out in person! . . . #oil #oilpaint #paint #painting #art #artist #artistsofinstagram #alyssawatters #broccoli #farm #farming #farmersmarket #farmer #knowyourfarmer #vegan #veggies #eatclean #eathealthy #eatyourveggies #beer #gentilebrewingco

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Going back to my #paintingaday roots was so much more necessary than I knew. These are so much fun and getting me back to my normal speed! Off to buy out #traderjoes . . #paint #painting #food #foodie #veggies #bokchoy #babybokchoy #eatyourveggies #eatclean #cleaneating #art #alyssawatters #oilpaint #oilpainting #artistsofinstagram #farm #farming #farmersmarket #knowyourfarmer