About the Artist

I believe art is a way of paying attention.
To the natural world.
To the places that shape us.
To the quiet beauty of everyday life.

I create work by hand — painting, cutting, layering, and building — because process matters.
Because time matters.
Because what we live with should feel thoughtful, warm, and alive.

My work is made to be lived with, not rushed past.
To bring joy, reflection, and a sense of belonging into everyday spaces.

This is art for people who value connection over perfection,
and who believe small moments can carry deep meaning.

I’m Alaina Pompa, an artist and designer rooted in the belief that everyday beauty matters.

My work is inspired by nature, place, and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed—houseplants leaning toward the light, long shadows across the Kansas prairie, a table set simply but with care. Through painting, collage, and paper-cut illustration, I explore ideas of growth, connection, and the small joys that make life feel more fully lived.

I work in two distinct but connected practices.

Under Ray of Light, I create whimsical, joy-filled paper-cut collages and illustrated goods—prints, calendars, journals, cards, and gifts designed to brighten everyday spaces and bring a sense of warmth and play into people’s homes.

Alongside that, I create more personal, fine-art oil paintings signed simply as Alaina Pompa. These pieces are slower, more meditative, and deeply tied to landscape, memory, and observation. Working primarily in oil on canvas, sometimes layered with cold wax, I’m interested in texture, atmosphere, and the emotional weight of place.

No matter the medium, my process is hands-on and intuitive. Papers are painted, torn, and layered by hand. Paint is built slowly, allowing marks, edges, and imperfections to remain visible. I’m less interested in perfection than in honesty—art that feels lived with, not just looked at.

At the heart of my work is a desire for connection: to nature, to place, and to the people who welcome my art into their lives. Whether you’re here to collect an original painting, choose a meaningful gift, or simply pause and look for a moment, I’m grateful you’re here.

Thank you for supporting a living artist and being part of this small, thoughtful community.