Work samples
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Searching in GreenSearching in Green
2024
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
Though the figure is posed referencing the L'Amour stance, his searching and quiet strength convey a narrative that extends beyond himself. He remains disconnected from the viewer and searches the ground instead.
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Elsewhere in BlackElsewhere in Black
2024
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
Through a disconnected and moody gaze the figure is not present with the viewer, but elsewhere in their mind.
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Blue DreamsBlue Dreams
2024
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer, they are dreaming, and peaceful while at rest.
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Lost in PinkLost in Pink
2025
Oil on Canvas
40 x 30 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer. they are occupied searching for something on the ground, relaxed.
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About Allyssa
Allyssa Ray Yamaguchi, born in 1991 and based in Maryland, is a contemporary oil painter known for realistic figurative works on panels and canvas. Her art uses a reductive technique and a monochromatic color palette to explore how fantasy offers insights into reality. Allyssa holds an MFA in Studio Art and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Management from American University, Washington, DC. As an accomplished artist and educator, she has exhibited widely across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia… more
Dreaming in Monochrome
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Searching in Green
Searching in Green
2024
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
Though the figure is posed referencing the L'Amour stance, his searching and quiet strength convey a narrative that extends beyond himself. He remains disconnected from the viewer and searches the ground instead.
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Elsewhere in Black
Elsewhere in Black
2024
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
Through a disconnected and moody gaze the figure is not present with the viewer, but elsewhere in their mind.
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Blue Dreams
Blue Dreams
2024
Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer, they are dreaming, and peaceful while at rest.
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Lost in Pink
Lost in Pink
2025
Oil on Canvas
40 x 30 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer. they are occupied searching for something on the ground, relaxed.
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Daydreaming in Red No. 1Daydreaming in Red No.1
2024
Oil on Panel
15 x 30 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer, she gazes down while her face looks up to the right with a serene expression.
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Daydreaming in Red No. 2Daydreaming in Red No.2
2024
Oil on Panel
15 x 30 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer, she gazes down with a serene expression.
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Faraway in PurpleFaraway in Purple
2024
Oil on Canvas
24 x 24 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The figure is not connected with the viewer, she is turned to the right with a serene expression while pools of foliage and abstracted scenes blur behind her.
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Disconnected in Blue No.1Disconnected in Blue No.1
2025
Oil on Panel
8 x 10 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The blue portrait is gestural and disconnected with the viewer, they are looking to the right showing a profile view.
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Disconnected in Blue No.2Disconnected in Blue No.2
2025
Oil on Panel
8 x 10 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The blue portrait is gestural and disconnected with the viewer, they have their eyes closed with a serine expression.
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Being in Red No.1Disconnected in Red No.1
2025
Oil on Panel
2.5 x 3 inches
I created this monochrome portrait to further explore how the interplay of perception, color, and my reductive painting method allows expressive brushwork to emerge within the figures. This approach reflects my belief that art and fantasy can reveal deeper insights into our reality. The figures often communicate through their gaze or hands—searching, looking, peering, or drifting—echoing society’s fascination with escapism and idealized fantasy as they inhabit their own worlds.
The blue portrait is gestural and disconnected with the viewer, they are looking to the right showing a profile view.
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