I’m Alyssa Petrofes, and I’m a 24-year-old artist who’s been living in Australia for 12 years.
I grew up in the USA, but changing hemispheres hasn’t changed my passion for capturing the essence of life. My love for art started early on with pencil portraits, and I’ve refined my skills through progressing my technique to include colour pencils and acrylic painting. Branching out in this way has allowed me to not just grow as an artist, but as a person too – as someone who’s struggled with mental health, art has been an important part of my life that’s helped me get through.
A lover of the finer things in life, I thrive on sharp detail and shape my work to give attention to all the small things. Bringing joy to others through art by conveying the presence and personality of a subject is what it’s all about for me, whether it’s a beloved pet or your favourite person – I love recreating whatever makes them unique so it never fades.
I’d love to be able to give back through art, and hope to be able to hold events that raise funds for Beyond Blue, an organisation that holds a special place in my heart. Inclusiveness and finding the beauty in everything fuels my soul and allows me to have fun along the way.
Art is the light of my life, so let me capture yours!