Alicia Marie

11/04/2025

I’m thrilled to share a new project in the works — Where the Unwanted Roam, a collection of heartfelt stories from sanctuaries, rescues, and conservancies across the country, compiled by .

This project is a beautiful tribute to the tireless work of those who give animals a second chance at life. It’s especially meaningful to me, as my own dog, Jasper, is a rescue.

Each featured organization will share its mission, its journey, and the unforgettable story of one animal who left a lasting mark. This post features several of those organizations and their Instagram handles.

05/05/2025

As I'm gearing up to leave town for a bit for my sisters wedding, I wanted to let you guys know that any orders placed after May 6th won't ship until after June 23rd for my website shop (my Etsy shop is already on vacation mode). Thanks for your support and understanding!

03/11/2025

As an artist deeply inspired by nature—and as a person just trying to navigate this strange world—I cherish public lands. It’s one of the reasons I only lasted six months living in Texas in my early 20s (most land there is private). So, I’m furious about the layoffs affecting NPS, National Forest, and Department of the Interior employees.

Wild places matter. They’re worth protecting. We need rangers to safeguard fragile ecosystems, assist those in need, and maintain trails. Out of all the things my taxes fund, I’ll gladly support conservation—especially when NPS has been underfunded and understaffed for years, even as visitation keeps rising.

I hate making phone calls, and like many, I often struggle to know what to do in times like these. But I’ve learned that calling my reps (again and again) makes a difference. And if you’re looking for ways to take action, check out and to support public lands and the people who protect them

(Photo of my work in progress illustration from my hike to Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain NPS)

02/26/2025

Are you a backpacker or just someone who loves sleeping in the dirt? 🌿⛺ If you haven’t checked out Trails magazine () yet, you might be missing out! Especially Issue 9—where I had the chance to illustrate the Cartograph section. This project was extra special because I love maps, but it’s been ages since I last illustrated one! 🗺️

Swipe to see the full spread (plus Jasper attempting a photobomb 📸)

Now I feel like I need to get out backpacking more—I'm still a newbie who gets nervous filtering water after messing it up once. And that wasn’t even on a backpacking trip, just a dispersed camping and climbing weekend 😬

01/17/2025

The time is now for a Colorado State Mushroom and Agaricus julius is the perfect fungi for the role! ⚡

Agaricus julius is an easy-to-identify, deliciously edible, symbolically Colorado mushroom that is perfect for representing Colorado as the next state emblem.

A dedicated group of mushroom lovers from across the state along with middle school students are launching this campaign and we need your support.

Sign the petition TODAY at change.org/costatemushroom and let Colorado lawmakers know we need a Colorado State Mushroom in 2025!

01/02/2025

Happy New Years! 🎉

Pulling artwork posts I've made throughout the year makes me realize I'm much more sporadic at posting than I realized

09/18/2024

Forgot to post this here and it’s less than two weeks away! There is also an art show I’ll be a part of that Moab Arts is hosting on Friday, Sept 27th

08/18/2024

08/16/2024

Day 2 of the is off to a great start! Though a bear hit the booth next to me 🐻🍄

06/13/2024

Along with many other artists, I decided to give Cara a try. I’m @ aliciamarieart and – if you can’t tell – I’m super new there. It’s an app created by an artist for artists 🧑‍🎨

I know most people who support my work probably won’t be on that app, so I’ll still be posting here as well. If you don’t like either of those options or want to make sure an algorithm doesn’t decide for you about whether you want to see my work, I have a newsletter you can sign up for on my website and I’m doing my best to send out timely updates! 😅 (forever struggling with the feeling that I’m bothering the people on my email list even though they signed up to specifically hear from my… gotta love social anxiety)

Maybe there’s the off chance Meta will see how Cara already has a million users in its short lifespan without implementing AI to learn (aka steal) from artists 👀 Or at the very least find a way to make it ethical.