Alicia Maart

Visual Art – Minneapolis

I grew up running around on a small Wisconsin country farm, fighting with my two older brothers, and playing sports during high school through college. I think I had one art class in 7th or 8th grade. I started painting when I was 36 for my best friend\'s wedding - really! Turned out to be the best wedding present - for her and me. Since then people that know me keep saying \"I didn\'t know you painted\". I reply, \"I didn\'t either\". However, looking back I can see how painting my bed that my dad made and being a yearbook advisor and always being intrigued by clever designs have all come together in a suprising way. Most of what I do is custom work. During a consultation I find out at least one thought or idea or personality trait that I can flesh out in a painting for them. The end result is something that is incredibly personal to them. It\'s fulfilling for me to be a part of something so meaningful for someone else.