Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University with a major in painting and printmaking. With a background in painting and a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.
Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops at the University of San Diego, local high schools as well craft and art venues in Southern California. Alisa recently appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and her first book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.
