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Hi, I'm Alex — artist, creative director and founder of AWOL.
Art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. After nearly 20 years shaping brands and visual stories around the world, I created AWOL as a place where my lifelong art practice, passion for design and storytelling, and love of travel could naturally converge.
Short for Absent Without Leave, AWOL is where art, design and exploration meet.
My work begins with immersion. I walk unfamiliar streets, observe light, sketch, photograph and collect moments that later become paintings, drawings, collage and mixed-media works.
It's an invitation to slow down, wander, and see the world with fresh eyes—a celebration of light, colour and memory.
Recent Work & Exhibitions
Discover recent paintings and moments from my latest solo exhibition in Nice.
Featured Collection: Portugal
Artwork inspired by my travels across Portugal: graphic and colourful city art prints inspired by Porto, Lisbon and Setubal; coastal landscapes following the wild nature trails along the Atlantic Ocean, and an eclectic mix of urban illustrations and graphic wall art from the Algarve.
Testimonials
Perfect Experience and Product
"By far one of my best online buying experiences. My print was perfect and fantastic quality, I love it! The customer care I received from Alex when I had a question was on another level, outstanding all round! I can’t recommend this company enough. Wonderfulexperience. "
A touch of happiness
"I’m really pleased with this French Riviera print! Its vibrant colours brighten the room and add a touch of happiness to the space.Customer service was excellent and the delivery was super fast, my order
arrived in 5 days. Overall, it's a beautiful piece that brings joy and colour to any room. Highly recommend it! "
Excellent
"Excellent. It was a birthday present for my wife and I needed to see if she liked it. She was absolutely delighted. Thank you."
Explore by Collection
Browse collections inspired by places I've explored, featuring travel-inspired art prints that celebrate light, colour and the spirit of each destination.
Shop by colour
Browse colourful wall art for a pop of accent colour, or timeless black and white art for an elegant wall decor statement.
Shop by medium
Choose your wall art to suit your space: framed art prints, posters and canvas art prints for a dose of contemporary art to suit your home decor style.
My Process
Travel isn't the subject of my work. It's my creative process.
The first step in every collection is immersion. I return to places that inspire me again and again—on foot, by sea and through quiet observation—as the changing light, colours and atmosphere reveal a different side of each place. I let those experiences settle before they find their way into my work.
No two places are the same, so neither is my approach. I carefully curate the colours, materials and visual language of each collection to capture not simply how a place looks, but how it feels. The result is a personal interpretation of the landscapes, architecture and moments that have stayed with me long after the journey ends.
Stories Behind the Work
This French Riviera beach painting was born out of one of very strange summer day in paradise. This French Riviera...
Why Having No Plans Was The Best Plan: Highlights From Our Road Trip Across Southern Portugal
My absolute top favourite art trips across the South of France, where I experienced firsthand the scenery that inspired the...
This French Riviera beach painting was born out of one of very strange summer day in paradise. This French Riviera beach painting was born out of one of very strange summer day in paradise. The moments that inspired it are etched in my mind, as clear as the water was. Despite of (or BECAUSE of), the lunchtime rosé. But not only.
Why Having No Plans Was The Best Plan: Highlights From Our Road Trip Across Southern Portugal
My absolute top favourite art trips across the South of France, where I experienced firsthand the scenery that inspired the creative output, and the art, art studios, living and creative spaces where some of the most famous (and some less famous) artworks were created by the most brilliant artists in the history of art.
Follow the journey
Join me as I explore the landscapes, changing light and everyday moments that find their way into my work.
