YELLOW FINE ARTS
ALEXIS WHEELER
Alexis Wheeler is an intuitive abstract artist living in New York State. As a child growing up in rural New Jersey, Alexis was a prolific young artist, writing books, drawing, painting and print-making. At the age of 18, Alexis moved to New York City, where she worked as a hairdresser and pursued art-making in other forms. Over the years, Alexis has taken classes in many mediums, including studying book binding, paper making, encaustic painting, ceramics, photography, sewing and music, always keeping a personal studio to make art.
Alexis has always made her personal life about art, and the artistic process, in a bid to infuse her own creativity with inspiration, and to have the most authentic expression in her own work. It is in the process of observation, collaboration and conversation with nature, and other artists where she is most inspired.
For the past 10 years, Alexis has owned Crown, her hair salon in New York City. Similar to her visual artwork, she uses a combination of texture, intuition, artistic technique, and connection to create looks for her clients. While hair is a deeply satisfying and inspiring medium for Alexis, owning her salon has also created a space that to show and sell her paintings.

Blue Monday
Encaustic Paint and Oil Stick on Cradled Wood Panel
6" x 6"

A Comfortable Place to Rest
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
36" x 36"

First Signs of Spring
Acrylic Paint on Cradled Wood Boards
18" x 18"

Sounds of Summer
Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas
36" x 36"

Lighthearted
Encaustic Paint and Oil Stick and Alcohol Ink on Cradled Wood Panel
6" x 6"

Praying Mantis Afternoon #1
Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas
36" x 36"

You Don't Have to Carry Everything
Encaustic Paint and Oil Stick on Cradled Wood Panel
6" x 6"

Lichen
Encaustic Paint on Cradled Wood Board
12" x 12"

Shiver and Shake
Acrylic Paint and Ink on Wood Board
9.5" x 10"