Journal

So, My Painting Ended Up in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
So, My Painting Ended Up in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Long before Instagram announcements and behind-the-scenes Reels, my paintings quietly made their way to Hollywood—selected for Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Nearly two decades later, I’m finally telling the story of... Read more...
Encouraging the Next Generation of Artists
Encouraging the Next Generation of Artists
Recently, I had the pleasure of serving as a judge for the McHenry County Fair's 4-H Visual Arts competition. Meeting young artists, hearing the stories behind their work, and witnessing... Read more...
Why the First 10 Seconds Aren't Enough: What My Self-Portrait Explorations Can Teach Us About Looking at Art
Why the First 10 Seconds Aren't Enough: What My Self-Portrait Explorations Can Teach Us About Looking at Art
Original paintings aren't meant to be understood in just a few seconds. In this article, Kent Alexander explores why slowing down changes the way we experience art—and how paintings that... Read more...