About the Artist

Alyssa Quinn is a painter, creative writer, member of the U.S. Army, and a current graduate student at Columbia University.

She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in a blended family with four parents and five siblings. She often spent weekends at the family horse ranch near Tipton, Iowa, or in Cedar Rapids at her Nanna’s house with friends and cousins.

Alyssa resides in Manhattan’s Upper West Side with her 8-year-old Boston Terrier, Penelope, and 13-year-old cat, Lotto.

From the Artist

Creating is not something I like to do, it is something I must do.

For as long as I can remember I’ve had a paintbrush or pencil in my hand. The process of creating brings me incomparable joy. Each piece that finds a collectors home offers more opportunities to share my gift with the world and keep creating!

I was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to a hard working and loving family. I was raised by a family that encouraged creative expression from a young age, supporting me with the tools to explore art early on.

I took a long break from art after high school and it wasn’t until the summer of 2021 that I began exploring my love of the arts again. After over a decade away I started back from scratch, self-teaching oils and fine art. My distinctive style flourished in the later part of 2022, evolving into large scale, bold and energetic conversation pieces inspired by my love of vibrant colors.

My art can be seen in homes throughout the country by the amazing people who have become collectors and also at the Kurt Youngblood Framing and Art Gallery in San Antonio, Texas. My hope as an artist is to see my work in eclectic galleries throughout America and to continue to inspire those who have a desire to create.

Art became a therapeutic form of expression following military service. Many organizations and businesses continue to support service members and veterans, many of which I’ve taken part of or benefit from. I am honored to be associated with them, and support when I am able through donated pieces.

Donated art: Duskin & Stephens Foundation annual charity events (2022, 2023) ; Big Sky Bravery annual charity event (2023) ; Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) (2024)