Artist Biography
Born in Manhattan, NYC, in July 1955. I grew up in a studio, looking at illustrated books of N.C. Wyeth and Howard Pyle, and art books. I fell in love with the language of pictures, and was drawing and painting as early as I can remember. BFA from Syracuse University, in Painting, 1977. Travelled and studied in Paris, Florence, and London, from 1977-1980. Since 1980 I have lived and work in Charlotte, NC, with my wife, painter Rebecca Jones, and daughter Ali Tao. Work has appeared in New American Paintings Vol.22, 2000, and 'Great World Writers', Marshall Cavendish Corp., 2004.

Statement
My paintings suggest ideas and meanings I feel are important. These are the lessons of history, personal and universal. I paint with oils, and occasionally with acrylics, on canvas or panel. I try to communicate as clearly and directly as possible. Some of my influences include Balthus, Bernard Buffet, and Leon Golub.

Read Alex's thoughts and notes on the creative process behind his paintings in his new blog.