Welcome to my “Untamed” world, my name is Alexandria or “Ali,” a local to the Wichita area but have experienced & lived in many other locations. I have been painting, drawing and creating for 17 plus years, inspired by my high school art teacher who encouraged my creative journey from the start.

Animals have always held a special place in my soul, real or mythical, they fascinate & inspire me endlessly.  While animals are a central theme in my art, my creative process is also a vehicle for navigating difficult emotions & challenging times, both personal and in the world. Sometimes, this means venturing outside of animals, for example, "2020" a painting of a screaming woman engulfed in flames, an expression of the experience many of us shared during that time. 

I work across various mediums – acrylic, oil, watercolor, pencil & colored pencil, each offering its own unique language. The journey of learning and growth in my art is extremely fulfilling when I look back at how far I’ve come.

As an artist my aspiration is two-fold: to sustain myself doing what I love and to make art that is accessible to everyone who finds joy and/or solace in it. Balancing these two things is not always easy but a challenge I choose to embrace with determination.

Beyond art I find joy in time spent with my pets, kayaking, dancing, adventuring with my husband, trying not to kill my plants and savoring the art of doing nothing at all.

Thank you for being here, for lending your eyes, for being a part of making my art visible.

-Ali