About the Artist: Alivia Rubino

I am a mother and an artist, and I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the University of Connecticut in 2010. In 2017, my family and I moved into an old schoolhouse in Tolland, CT, which inspired me to reconnect with my artistic roots. I began creating nature-based watercolor paintings in 2020, exploring different biomes and offering these artworks as nature studies for my eldest son and daughter. In 2022, I welcomed twin girls, and with four children to care for, I felt a strong desire to learn, teach, and set an example for chasing dreams.

My watercolor paintings range from botanical pieces to depictions of fungi and forest creatures, striking a balance between loose nature studies and precise illustrations. I now develop my own products featuring these illustrations, print stationery from my home studio, and participate in several fine art festivals each year.

Background:

BFA in Illustration from UConn 2010