Hello! I'm Alex

Welcome! I’m glad you found your way here.  Perhaps you’ve attended one of my Paint Nites, seen me compete at an Art Battle, or found my art through Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope to hear from you soon!

a little about me

From Art to Zen

I’m a visual artist with a professional history of work on films such as Avatar and Dragonball Evolution, and more recently, a few animated series for local Ottawa studios. My art is rooted in traditional drawing and painting–mastering my craft with each new experience.

Over the past few years, I’ve competed in several Art Battles which have inspired me to bring my classical painting to the forefront of my artistic career. The photo of me with the Buddha painting is an example of an Art Battle winner.

What started out as a three year old’s obsession with ninja turtles has evolved into my dedication to self-mastery–not just to the arts, but to life as well.

Something I learned along the way is that skill must be paired with experience in order to create depth in my work. At first, I was only concerned with making things look beautiful, but now I’m interested in using my gifts to share pieces of my soul with the world.

I believe art is a transformative medium for personal growth of both the creator and consumer. The culture of art is a testament to the ideals of mankind–that our true desires are to create a life of beauty, harmony, and self-mastery.

Services

Commission Art

Do you like my style? Would you like me to paint something personal for you? We should talk. 

Paint Parties!

Ever been to a Paint Nite? Would you like a private event for your friends, family, or coworkers? I’m your artist!

Live Event Painting

Got a large event to plan? Looking for visual stimulation to captivate your guests? Let’s see what I can do for you.

Work Experience

2D Builds Artist
2017-Present

I’m proficient in character builds–thorough and organized, with minimal revisions to meet the animation standards of the show.

Senior Harmony Artist
Paint Nite Host
2015-2020

I’ve hosted over 300 Paint Nite events, and guests have consistently expressed gratitude for how knowledgeable, patient, and fun I am with the class.

Traditional Master Painter
Freelance Artist
2011-2019

I’ve done a variety of work for clients, including: logo and poster design, illustrations, video production and editing, and commissioned artwork.

Generalist
3D Modelling Artist
2010-2012

I first moved to Ottawa to work for Bitheads, modelling and texturing 3D assets for a couple video games: Sideways and World Gone Sour.

3D studio max/Maya
VFX Artist
2008-2010

Back in Winnipeg, I worked for Frantic Films, doing VFX work on some feature films: Avatar, Clash of the Titans, and Dragonball Evolution.

rotoscoping

Portfolio