2022 LIVE ARTIST

WATCH ALYSSA PAINT LIVE AT WALL BALL

An original artwork created by Alyssa Ytterberg

I am an abstract painter who lives in St. Louis with my husband and three little boys. I am a full-time artist and full-time stay at home momma, so I guess the reality is that I am a nap-time and bed-time artist at this stage in life! My degree is actually in Sculpture (from WashU here in St. Louis) which I still dabble in every now and then, but my work currently focuses on abstracted landscape and nature paintings.

My current body of work focuses on abstract, minimalist landscapes. I break down images of nature into their simpler forms and colors in order to help us to see the world around us in a new light.

I start by taking a landscape photograph from a trip or hike or other excursion. I then pull out the colors and basic shapes from the photograph to create an abstracted version of the landscape. My paintings require a lot of tape, numerous layers of paint, and a methodical working practice. My favorite part of the art-making process is getting to stand back and see the finished landscape coming through in the simple shapes and forms.

Learn more about Alyssa here.

Alyssa Ytterberg will paint live between 6:30 pm-10:00 pm on May 7; artwork is considered finished at the time of auction close on 5/7/2022 at 10:00 pm, and is sold as it is at that time. Winners of artwork at Wall Ball will bring artwork home with them at conclusion of event.