About the Artist Behind Art by Alex
Art by Alex is an independent artist based in Billingham, close to Middlesbrough, serving Teesside and the North East. Working primarily with gouache, acrylic and mixed media, Alex creates painted canvases and greeting cards that focus on expressive mark-making and emotional connection. Each artwork is developed intuitively, allowing viewers to find their own meaning within every piece.
A Passion for Painting in Gouache
Gouache is central to Alex’s creative process. Its matte finish and rich pigmentation allow her to build layered colour while maintaining softness and control. The medium suits her preference for subtle transitions and balanced compositions, giving her work a distinctive, cohesive character.
Alex paints slowly and deliberately, allowing each layer to inform the next. This measured approach ensures depth without heaviness and detail without excess. The result is artwork that feels considered and intentional, with texture and tone that reward close viewing and long-term enjoyment. Contact Alex to discuss her art today.
Original Artwork with Integrity
Every artwork by Art by Alex is painted individually from start to finish. She does not create prints, scans, or reproductions of any kind. While she may revisit similar themes or palettes, each piece develops naturally during the painting process, resulting in variations that make every artwork unique. This commitment to originality reflects Alex’s belief that art should feel personal and authentic. Whether creating a canvas, a hand-painted greeting card, or a commissioned piece, she approaches each artwork with the same level of care and intention. The result is work that values quality, individuality, and lasting meaning.
A Creative Process Built on Care and Connection
Alex approaches every painting with patience and purpose. Rather than working to a formula or template, she allows each piece to develop organically through the painting process in her Billingham studio. Initial ideas are guided by mood and colour, but the final outcome is shaped by how the work evolves on the canvas. This allows space for subtle changes, unexpected details, and natural variation.
This intentional pace is central to Alex’s practice. By slowing down and giving each artwork her full attention, she ensures that every piece feels complete and resolved. There is no repetition or mechanical process involved — only careful observation of the painting as it takes shape. The result is artwork that feels balanced, honest, and thoughtfully made, offering depth and character that can only come from time and care.
