Many art lovers wonder why I specialize primarily in acrylic rather than traditional oils. Acrylics offer an extraordinary versatility: they dry with rich, vibrant pigment retention and allow for rapid layering of glazes, impasto textures, and gold undertones.
In my studio, every piece begins with a deliberate tonal underpainting. This foundational wash dictates how ambient light bounces through subsequent translucent layers. From there, I build up texture using heavy-body acrylics, palette knives, and custom bristle brushes.
“Beauty takes time, layers, and patience. Every single layer serves a divine purpose.”
— Notes by Alexandra RoblesLight is the final collaborator in every artwork. When you position an original canvas in a room, the appearance changes as morning dawn transitions into warm afternoon glow and evening lamplight. Designing art that breathes and responds to its environment is what makes original canvas collecting so rewarding.
About Alexandra Robles
Artist & Founder of Alexpoeima
Alexandra is a visual artist based in the studio, creating original textured acrylic paintings, custom commissioned works, and live event paintings that celebrate faith, love, and human emotion.
