I’m Alyssa, known online as AL WISE. I’m an illustrator and artist based in Detroit, MI.

I use my art practice to study and capture the whimsy of the ordinary world. I like to use whatever tools necessary to express the personality and intrinsic quirks of the subjects I choose, so you’ll see me rotate between oil, gouache, ink, colored pencil, and pastels. 

I find that my best work comes from experimenting and letting go, in the spirit of play and finding pockets of hope and joy in my surroundings.

I’m so happy you’re here :-)