About Alithea

Hi, I'm Alithea! 

I am a traditional artist who specializes in Gouache and Watercolor based in the River Arts District in the Blue Ridge Mountains. My work is primarily focused on capturing the beauty of animals and nature. It celebrates the complex beauty of the natural world using light and color. 

I started my artistic journey by drawing horses. I still enjoy drawing them to this day, but I have branched out and started including other subjects in my paintings. However, I still mainly paint subjects in the animal kingdom. My interest in Biology has had a large influence in my work. Similar to how field researchers draw their observations out in diagrams to document their findings, I strive to record the beauty around me. However, I take a less scientific approach to “recording” my observations. Instead I create images that convey more than just a subject’s anatomy and physiology. Capturing and conveying the beauty in the complexity of the life I see around me in my paintings is my ultimate goal. 

I am so excited to be able to turn that passion into a business. I also create custom hand crafted pet and equine portraits.

I can't wait to work with you in capturing the personalities of your beloved pets!

Where to Find ME:

You can find me and a selection of my work at both

344 Depot St. Suite 104 in Asheville, North Carolina's River Arts District

When: Monday and Tuesday 10-5

Tryon Upstairs Artspace Studios in the International Pavilion at Tryon International Equestrian Center

When: Thursday-Saturday 10-4

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Testimonials

  • "My husband ordered a commission of tiny birds from Alithea for my birthday and I was so happy when I opened them! They are so detailed, beautifully framed, and fit perfectly in my tea room. My husband said Alithea was amazing to work with in refining the vision for the piece. I'll definitely be ordering from her again!"

    Hannah Williams

  • "I have developed a small collection of art from Alithea. Originals, prints, greeting cards and a few commissions. The commissions were of favorite pets, present and past and she captured each one perfectly. They brought me to tears. Her nature paintings come alive with her skill and technique. She breathes life into each piece. I'm a fan!"

    Janis W