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‘Chinoiseriez Life Joy’ Print description This print depicts a mischievous bearded classic Asian dragon flying over the Brighton Royal Pavilion. It is my fun take on the fact that the interior of the Royal Pavilion is decorated in Chinoiserie style with the depiction of dragons appearing in ceramics, wall paper, lamps and so on. To name … Read more
‘Dragon print Brighton Pavilion Life Triptych Triptych’ Print description The title of this print Dragon artwork might imply that Dragons created this art piece. Quite possibly! These dragons, full of fun and mischief, pullulate this architectural West elevation of the Brighton Royal pavilion. The colour pallete of greens and pinks express nature and sensuality . … Read more
‘Everyone delights to spend their summer’s holidaydown beside the side of the silvery sea.I’m no exception to the rule, in fact, if I’d my way,I’d reside by the side of the silvery sea.’ From the song ‘I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside.’ Did you know this was a famous song written in 1907 … Read more
‘Chinoiseriez Life Delight’ Print description This print depicts a mischievous classic Asian dragon with the Royal Prince of Wales crest of feathers flying over the Brighton Royal Pavilion. It is my fun take on the fact that the interior of the Royal Pavilion is decorated in Chinoiserie style with the depiction of dragons appearing in … Read more
‘Chinoiseriez Life Enchantment’ Print description This print depicts a couple of mischievous classic Asian dragons flying over the Brighton Royal Pavilion. It is my fun take on the fact that the interior of the Royal Pavilion is decorated in Chinoiserie style with the depiction of dragons appearing in ceramics, wall paper, lamps and so on. To … Read more
Baked Cafe In autumn 2020, This cosy room at Baked in Hove was decorated with my new print series called ‘Chinoiseriez Life’ three prints with joyful dragons and the Brighton Royal Pavilion in green arsenic and pink hues set in gold frames. They were printed at the super large size A0. In collaboration with restaurant owner … Read more
Brighton and Hove Illustrated Alphabet Early in 2020 I had the idea of the creation of this Illustrated Alphabet, but not until August 2020 I started the actual tasks of planning, researching and drawing. It has taken me three months to complete. The illustrated alphabet has snippets of the everyday life of Brighton and Hove. … Read more
Asian Dragon Art 中國龍 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings 700-1900 In 2013 I was fortunate to visit the iconic exhibition at the V&A in London ‘Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings 700-1900.’ This exhibition had some of the most remarkable examples of Chinese painting from 1200 years of tradition. At this exhibition, the artwork ‘Nine Dragons’ struck me … Read more
Yellow Flag Lake Glyndebourne Opera Print description Yellow flag irises, a red robin singing, and a couple having a picnic. You’d think the Henry Moore sculpture had come to life to enjoy a music performance. Print details To create this print, I start by crafting individual drawings in ink, which collectively form a collage comprising … Read more
The Mary Christie Rose Garden Glyndebourne Opera Print description A couple enjoy a glass of bubbly and the scent of roses in the garden, with fish in the pond and the sculpture of the pug that everyone loves. Print details To create this print, I start by crafting individual drawings in ink, which collectively form … Read more
Exhibitions, Fairs and Festivals Personal. Local. Collaborative. Evolving. Over the years, I have taken part in a wide range of exhibitions and public events — from solo presentations in intimate venues to large group shows and art fairs. These moments are an essential part of my practice, offering a chance to share new work, connect … Read more
Young Friends at Hastings Contemporary Print description By the courtyard at Hastings Contemporary, bathed in sunlight, we observe a moment of quiet intimacy: two young companions sharing a simple joy of companionship. Beyond them, stark and striking, rise the towering black net huts — monuments to the age-old relationship between humans and the sea. These … Read more
David Self Epson 1938-2025 David Self This account of David’s life was provided during an interview he gave for the book ‘Bent Is Not Broken’ by MJ Buckman. The book, published in November 2023 by UpLit Press, features David as “Duncan”. Early Years in Epsom I was the youngest of seven children. I was the … Read more
Dinner for One London Chinatown Gold in a Bowl Print description London is a busy, multicultural city, and Chinatown is one of its most vibrant spots—a joyful celebration of Asian culture and cuisine. At night, among the crowds, cabs, lanterns, dragon sculptures, and ornate gates, you can still find a quiet corner just for yourself, … Read more
A Walk along the South Downs with my Doggie Print description Early spring brings carpets of cowslips, or May flowers, in patches along the South Downs Way near Beachy Head. A walker, accompanied by a jolly dog, enjoys the sharp spring breeze on the white chalk cliffs. The sun bathes the landscape in light, while … Read more
Your Personal Art Collection It’s always a joy when clients reach out to curate a selection of prints for specific spaces in their homes. Below, you can read about a collection of prints I recently put together for two wonderful clients in Hove. The brief was to select pieces from my collection that resonate with … Read more
I profess myself one of those who consider intervals of recreation and amusement as desirable as everybody. – Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice Dear {{First name}} {{Last name}}, And so I hope to bring you an interval or recreation with my short newsletter to you. Thank you for your attention, support and interest. As you might … Read more
Mother and Son Art Day at the Towner in Eastbourne Print description When I was young, in Seville, my mother often used to take us to museums to spend the day surrounded by works of art. It could be the Fine Arts Museum, where I loved Murillo’s saints and Zurbarán’s monks, or the modern art … Read more
Sheltering from the Sun Brighton Seafront Print description This print captures the charm of a historic Victorian Shelter on the Brighton and Hove seafront. The structure is rich in detail, from the intricate wrought-iron elements, including the Hove Ship motif, to the columns that frame a beautiful sea view. Two figures sit on the benches, … Read more
An Artist on the Terrace of De La Warr Pavilion Looking out to the Sea with a Cup of Tea and a Cake Print description The train line from Hastings to Brighton runs through beautiful coastal landscapes, with a special stop at Bexhill-on-Sea, where you can visit the De La Warr Pavilion and watch the … Read more
And Then Spring Pigment prints by Alej EzChalk Gallery Featured Artist Show12 February – 9 March, 2025Chalk Gallery Lewes, 4 North St, Lewes BN7 2PA This February, amidst the chill of winter, my show explores the anticipation and renewal of Spring, with its vibrant hues and fresh energy. My featured print, And Then Spring South Downs … Read more
Catching up after Work at Brighton Seafront Print description This print shows a sunny day on Brighton’s seafront promenade, the perfect place to meet up with a friend, chat about life, and enjoy the sea views in the nice weather Print details To create this print, I start by crafting individual drawings in ink, which … Read more
A Stop in the South Downs Way The Seven Sisters from Birling Gap Print description This panorama is one of the most iconic views not only in Sussex but across the UK. It is best appreciated as a rewarding stop along the South Downs Way. Seaford Head, Hope Gap, the famous Cuckmere Cottages, Cuckmere Haven, … Read more
Villa Biagio Saraceno. Portrait Drawing session. July 2024 This July 15 of us travelled to Italy to stay at Villa Biagio Saraceno. a historic renaissance farmhouse by architect Andrea Palladio. With the spirit of the Renaissance and in the main hall I organised on the 9th of July a get together to look at the … Read more
Artists Open Houses Festival Every May, Brighton is buzzing with art and events, including the Artists Open Houses. Since 2012, I have participated in this very important art festival. It is the time of the year to showcase new work, enjoy what the city has to offer and make new friends along the way. Alej … Read more
‘Brighton’s West Pier Rampion Wind Farm Song’ Print description This art print depicts the remains of Brighton’s West Pier. It was the first leisure pier to be built in Brighton in 1886. Cormorants have made the West Pier their home, hence you can spot some in my print. And in the horizon the Rampion Wind … Read more
‘West Pier Gesso’ Print description This art print depicts the remains of Brighton’s West Pier. It was the first leisure pier to be built in Brighton in 1886. Cormorants have made the West Pier their home, hence you can spot some in my print. And in the horizon the Rampion Wind Farm makes its appearance … Read more
18th September – 15th October, 2023 Print room For four weeks between September and October I am the featured artist at Chalk Gallery. If you would like to attend the Private View event on Saturday 23rd of September just rsvp to aljguez@gmail.com or get in touch For the title of my show I reference the … Read more
‘An Alphabet of Brighton’ Print description The city of Brighton and Hove is the subject of many of my prints. And now I have completed this theme with the creation of my very own Brighton alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet creates a scene with stories that unfolds. Each illustrated letter carries out a narrative … Read more
My first participation in the Artists Open Houses Festival in Brighton was in 2010. Since then, I’ve taken part on many occasions. This year, for the first time, I’m opening my own flat.My theme: “Landscapes of Birds.”Landscapes imagined from the perspective of birds—aerial views, migratory paths, nesting places. The Artists Open Houses team recently approached … Read more
Gallery UNO. Sussex Arts Collective. Seaford Art Scene Update May 2025 Gallery Uno is a creative beacon in Seaford. Established in 2006 by ceramic artist Phil Duncan, it’s home to the Sussex Arts Collective and is known for presenting high-quality, original, and affordable art and craftwork. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions like “UNO23” and “UNO … Read more
‘Beach Hut Print. Brighton Seafront by Hove Plinth and Kings House Pebble Beach’ Print description This art print depicts one of the loveliest walks in Brighton: the expansive view of Brighton seafront by Hove Plinth and Kings Road with the quintessential seaside beach huts. These little houses are built just for the leisure of spending … Read more
‘Wagtail birds by Hove Plinth at Brighton Seafront’ Print description This art print depicts two wagtails as often seen at Brighton seafront, this two in particular, by Hove Plinth and Kings Road. Print details Digital pigment print from original ink drawings. Printed on fine art paper using archival inks. Available in sizes A0,A1, A2, A3 … Read more
‘Beach Hut Art. Brighton Seafront by Hove Plinth and Kings House Antique Ochre and Blue’ Print description I depict in this art print, one of the loveliest walks in Brighton: the expansive view of Brighton seafront by Hove Plinth and Kings Road with the quintessential seaside beach huts. These little houses are built just for … Read more
UK art Discover my personal journey through British Art and how it has influenced my work In this article titled Art Prints UK I present in no particular order some of my prints along with other well-known works of art: paintings, prints, poems and music that British artists have created. This exercise illustrates the references, … Read more
‘Brighton’s West Pier Rampion Wind Farm Gold Sea’ Print description This art print depicts the remains of Brighton’s West Pier. It was the first leisure pier to be built in Brighton in 1886. Cormorants have made the West Pier their home, hence you can spot some in my print. And in the horizon the Rampion … Read more
‘Dragons Picture Brighton Pavilion Orient Nights You’. Print description This dragon picture is an architectural art print of the West elevation of the Brighton Royal Pavilion with a group of East Asian classical dragons flying over it. The background echoes Chinese Victorian ornamentations with Art Deco notes. The colour palette ‘Orient Nights’ combines steel blue and … Read more
“There is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own In autumn 202, I completed two new art prints that focused on two major cultural spots in the South east: Charleston Farmhouse and the writing lodge at Monk’s House. In this article I … Read more
‘The Writing Lodge of Virginia Woolf at Monk’s House.’ Print description The path circulating the graveyards of St Peters Church in Southease has a spot where behind a low flint wall, Virginia Woolf’s writing lodge stands. Suddenly you can perfectly picture Virginia Woolf there, in solitude. Print details I created this print from my original … Read more
‘The Barbeque on Brighton Beach. The two Roberts’ Print description Art print that depicts the famous Scottish artists named ‘The Two Roberts’ enjoying a barbeque on the beach next to the West Pier. Print details Print details I created this print from my original ink drawings to which I apply colour digitally. Printed on fine … Read more
‘Red Roofed Hut Rye Harbour Camber Sands’ Print description This print depicts the small but perfectly formed, famous red-roofed hut in Rye Harbour. Surrounding this brightly painted fishing hut are the salt marshes of the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and the outline of the picturesque town of Rye. Rye Harbour lies along the River Rother, … Read more
‘Firle from Glynde.’ Print description This print shows the iconic view of Firle and the South Downs from Glynde. Print details Panoramic format. Print size 124 x 30.5 cm approx. Signed print from a limited edition of 100. From original ink drawing to which I apply colour digitally. Printed on fine art paper using archival … Read more
‘West Pier Brighton Night Sea.’ Print description This print captures with detail the steel structure of the iconic remains of Brighton’s West Pier at night, rising above the waves. This night scene depicts the once a vibrant symbol of the seaside that now stands as a stark yet majestic monument, weathered by time and the … Read more
Visit to Dungeness 2012. When I first visited Dungeness in 2012, I felt captivated by the expansive landscape. Once there , you feel you are under the dome of a vast sky. I am interested in showing how architecture appears in a landscape. At Dungeness the modest Derek Jarman’s fisherman’s cottage sits surrounded by his … Read more
‘Firle from Glynde Emerald Skies’ Print details Panoramic format. Print size 124 x 30.5 cm approx. Signed print from a limited edition of 100. From original ink drawing to which I apply colour digitally. Printed on fine art paper using archival inks. Print description This print shows the iconic view of Firle from Glynde. If … Read more
The art process Drawing is my passion and my art is an evolution of my practice as architect. For many years I kept sketch books and created all sort of presentations aided with digital tools to clients , consultants and planners. After years combining these two techniques, I developed my own usage of colour and … Read more