Based out of Jacksonville, artist Alicia Kay’s work features bright colors and diverse textures that gives the viewer a unique experience, particularly her work in mixed media art and string art. Her work has been featured in local galleries and boutiques all throughout NE Florida. She has been selling her art online worldwide since 2014.
What makes her art special? Kay says that each piece is made with love and healing energy. “I attempt to fill the world with more color and joy.” Not a day goes by that she isn’t busy chasing her childhood dream of being an artist full time and does so in the memory of her mom who always believed in her ability to do so.
You can find her work on all social media platforms as @aliciakayartsandcrafts.
Seahorse string art – mint green and cream-colored string on honey-stained wood (size: 14in x 22in)
Unicorn string art – unicorn in white string with rainbow colored yarn hair and a sparkly horn done in sequins on honey-stained wood (size: 11in x 14in)
Florida Gators string art – Gators logo nailed and strung on rustic white wood (size: 14in x 22in)
Anchor string art – cream string wrapped in rope on blue ombré painted wood (size: 2ft x 3ft)
Paper quill art – various colors of paper rolled and formed into a dress on top of a silhouette woman setting butterflies free (size: 7in x 10in)
Colorful butterfly – acrylic paint on plaster topped with beads and lined with black yarn on canvas (size: 16in x 20in)
Sunset string art – acrylic painted sunset on wood with a string art tree branch, twine and wood swing, and rocks adhered at the bottom (size: 11in x 14in)
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