About the Artist

About the Artist 
I paint in the Folk Art style of Early American Folk Artists. This style reminds me of  our history and adds a certain feeling to my paintings. It gives life to the past and to the present as well. As a self taught Folk Artist, I try to be as original as possible in my concept, creativity and design, using oil on canvas.

I love painting everyday scenes as well as cultural events and then listening to people discussing the scene or discovering things in the work that they relate to.
Initially I focused on farmland in California and did a series of “disappearing farms in America.” Current subjects range from childhood memories of growing up in California and travels across America in the late 1950’s and 60’s, to cultural events and celebrations. I will occasionally paint historical American places after doing extensive research so as to be accurate.
Living part time in Santa Fe, New Mexico now, I am inspired to paint Native Americans and their ceremonies as well as the New Mexican landscapes and Hispanic cultural events.

I like to think that my work unites us in common experience or memories, and I hope you enjoy the view.
Alexa Alexander

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Representation:

​Santa Fe Prints and Images 

 
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Awards

Featured Artist-
Albuquerque Balloon and ArtFestival
St. Louis Artists Guild National Art Show- First Place in Show, Honorable mention, and
Winner of the Fred and Mildred Annual Prize
San Diego Museum Art Institute International Exhibition-3rd Prize
Huntington Beach Art Center, Southern California Artists Exhibition, Honorable Mention

Publications

art collectors.com
allaboutart.com
Amazon.com
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Pomegranate Publishing 
Capistrano Mission Pageant
Newport Navigator Magazine


Limited Edition print, Mission San Juan Capistrano Foundation
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Fine Art Shows

Art Santa Fe
Cherry Creek Art Festival, 
Laguna Beach Sawdust Winter Fantasy
Albuquerque Rio Grand Art Festival and Balloon Festival
Girls Inc. Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Santa Fe , NM
Scottsdale Fine Art Show, Scottsdale, AZ
Tempe Fine Art Festival, Arizona
Beverly Hills Arts in the Garden Fine Art Show
Indio Southwest Fine Arts Show
Palo Alto Fine Arts Show
Burbank Fine  Arts Show
Balboa Island Artwork 1995-2018

Single Artist Exhibitions
End of the Trail Gallery, Santa Fe
Capistrano Mission Museum
Newport Beach Central Library
Belevedere Winery, Sonoma
Hop Kiln Winery and Art Gallery, 
Newport Beach City Hall