I'm Analeise, a textile artist and teacher. I am proud to be part of a local and national movement of textile artists who are rejecting the relegation of textiles as "craft". This community embraces textiles for what they are: an exciting, richly storied art medium with their own place in the fine art world. ​

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My art practice focuses on exploration of non-traditional mediums, images and themes. Transformations, beauty, and bodies are my main subjects. I mix hand-embroidery, machine sewing, surplus medical equipment, and reused/recycled yarn and fabric to make art that feels right to me. ​

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As an arts professional, my passion is for increasing access to the arts for every member of my community. At Fresh Eye Arts, I represent artists with disabilities and promote their place in the art community. As an instructor for the Textile Center, I've had the amazing opportunity to share the textile skills I learned from my family. Sharing my passion for art is incredibly fun and joyful, and I'm grateful to all the artists who share their intuition and skill with the world.

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For more information about my practice, or to take a class with me please visit the contact page.