Inspired by the sea, the sky and the mountains nearby. Alix is predominantly a seascape & landscape artist, her love of the outdoors and travel is the source of her creativity. Having lived in the French Alps she recalls watching the pink alpine glow hit the snowy peaks in the early evening, gazing at the swirl of currents as two oceans meet at the tip of New Zealand, and the sheer awe of witnessing humpback whales playing in the surf in the cool waters of Canada, these remarkable places have all made their impact on Alix.
“I love wandering around in nature, dazzled by the endless spectacles that appear in the wild. Sunlight is the most incredible element, it affects everything it touches, and through my paintings, I try and capture these fleeting moments; seeing colours in the shadows and findings hidden shapes in the landscape & clouds… then you blink and they’ve disappeared forever.”
Alix mainly uses oils and palette knives, enjoying their versatility and ability to blend and build layer upon layer to create the desired texture and movement, they are ideal for her atmospheric skies and dynamic seas. Her signature mark is a splash of gold leaf to enhance the effect of natural light.
Fascinated by art from an early age, she was often found doodling in books (and on walls!) encouraged by her family, she knew art would help guide her path through life. After studying Art & Design in her home town of Plymouth, she followed an alternative route and completed a Foundation Degree in Contemporary Furniture Design in Cardiff, but soon after left the UK to follow her dreams of seeing the world. During these years of travel, she found her way back to her roots and began selling her paintings whilst living in the wild west coast of Vancouver Island in Canada. Now back in the UK she continues to expand her collection and grow as an artist, having finally found a place to call home nestled here on the rugged North Devon coast, nearer family & friends, but still able to hear the calls of the wild.
Co-founder of Magenta Fine Art, Alix’s original artworks can always be found on display, so if you have any questions pop into the Ilfracombe branch and have a chat!
