Today we’d like to introduce you to Alicia Wells
Hi Alicia, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I have traveled a long and winding road to get to where I am today. But each piece of the journey has definitely created the artist I am. As a small child I was a book worm. I was fascinated with stories like The Borrowers, and Alice in Wonderland, magical worlds in far away places. In college I got my undergrad in Psychology and my Masters in Media Studies, with a healthy dose of photography and video production classes. I went on to work at a local ABC television station as an associate producer for a “Good Morning” show and then from there as a costumer for feature films. Married, had kids, and moved around the world. Stayed home, raised kids, and bought lots and lots of little toys for kids. Took kids to lots and lots of art museums all over the world. Kids grew up. I refound photography, took classes to master the digital age. Established myself, gallery shows, event photography, showing in local restaurants and venues. Getting published here and there. Getting a few awards. COVID hit, I went off and did lots and lots of paid and volunteer photography. Austin Pets Alive, Art from the Streets, Wildflower Center, Waterloo Greenway, etc. Today, I continue to show and sell my work locally. As of late, I am focused on my Small World Works. They bring me joy.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Learning, always learning and taking on challenges that is only way to grow. Taking photography classes, getting new gear and new cameras and lenses. Learning how to use them. Taking on big scary event jobs, doing volunteer work as often as I could. Getting to know people in the local art community. Just to keep going, moving, learning, teaching, sharing. It can be exhausting. But the reward definitely makes the journey worth it.
I think my biggest obstacle would have to be keeping up with the fast moving pace of technology. When you are out there shooting, especially shooting an event, and your camera decides it is going to have a “moment” that can really be stressful.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
The little people are fun to shoot. They stay still for the most part, Except when the wax I use to hold them up starts to melt, and then I will suddenly see them drop from my camera frame. That is actually funny though, when they move.
It takes a lot of shots to get a good one of the little people. They are about the height of a penny and much skinner. I use a macro lense, a tripod and typically my Nikon camera to capture them. My ideas for the shots come from my imagination and sort of evolve through my photo shoots with them. I bring several little “actors” to the set and lots of props and just see where things go. It is really fun, and drives home the power of our sub-consious-self channeling through our creations.
What matters most to you?
I love the whole creative process. The planning, the creating and sharing them with others. I have been showing at Kerbey Lane for many years, and you can find my small works at the original Kerbey Lane (on Kerbey Lane) right now. I also have pieces available at the Old Bakery and Emporium by the State Capitol on Congress.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alitexas.com
- Instagram: alitexas
- Facebook: alitexas photography
- Other: alitexasphotography@gmail.com
Image Credits
Alitexas on Instagram
