Staff Spotlight: The Artist

Alexis has always been artistic, and, thanks to her mom’s foresight, she has drawings dating all the way back to her three-year-old self to prove it! With family who encouraged her creativity and imagination, she spent all her free time drawing. We’re talking about stacks of sketchbooks filled with artwork.
 

“Creating beautiful things has always been my peace and calm in the chaos of life, even if it doesn’t turn out exactly as I planned,” explained Alexis. “I let life get in the way of my art for a while, but it feels so good to be back now.”

Enter the chaos, Alexis’s three rambunctious girls. Being a mother of three (including a set of twins!) has a way of taking up the free time Alexis once used for herself. Although she wouldn’t have it any other way, in 2023, an opportunity for Alexis to reconnect with her love of creating appeared in the form of her church’s Christmas fundraiser. She used her skills to create pieces for the fundraiser.
 

“As I was creating pieces for the fundraiser, I realized it had been at least seven years since I’d even sketched anything, let alone painted,” Alexis shared. “It was at that time that I realized how much I’d missed my art and the joy that it brings into my life.”

After picking up the brush again, there was no way Alexis was going to put it down for another seven years. In October 2023, she pushed past the nerves and took a leap of faith. Flairendipity Creations was born! With a mission to create designs that inspire, connect, and captivate, Alexis aims to use her talents to make a positive impact and spread a little joy in the world.

While Flairendipity may pop up at a few area craft shows, Alexis prefers the made-to-order model. She most enjoys connecting with her customers to create something one-of-a-kind and special to them. This personal touch is never more apparent than with her horsehair jewelry. Having grown up around horses, Alexis understands how much they mean to their people. Between handwashing, air drying, brushing, and organizing the hair before making the pieces, these projects are a labor of love.
 

“I feel extremely blessed that people trust me to care for, sometimes the last remaining piece they have of their horse,” explained Alexis. “To return it in the form of something beautiful to serve as a lasting memory of their beloved animal is a gift.”

Whether it’s painting or drawing, home décor or jewelry, Alexis loves channeling her creativity into pieces tailored to the specific needs of her customers. And she ties her work back to where it all began, donating 20% of all sales back to churches and other organizations with similar missions.
 

“I believe that art has the power to make a difference in the world. And I aim to use my talents to inspire more positivity,” Alexis shared with a smile.