About

  • Alexandra Dickens

    Painting for me is a form of dance, a unique and intuitive act, an expression, a choreography of colour, light and movement. Over the years I have learned to get out of my own way and trust my creative process. Then when there is no more I can add or subtract from a work, I put down my tools.

    Experimenting and exploring, pushing the boundaries and technics searching for a resolution. While music blares out I work unconsciously using all the energy I can muster to add vivacity to the work. For me growth comes from challenging myself to work closer to the edge of fearlessness and intuition, making bold and spontaneous artistic choices. There are no failures, just challenges and opportunities to corral the work to where I instinctively want it to go.

    My early life was spent in London and Oxford where in my late teens I discovered my love of expression through painting. Before opening my studio gallery in St Ives I ran various restaurants and modelled both in London and New York which was where I had my first show. 

    Like music you don't need to analyse it, just feel it.

    Alexandra Dickens
  • Commissions

    Commissions

    Commissioning a painting enables you to get involved in the artistic process, making it both a rewarding and creative collaboration, instilling the work with a personal authenticity.  

     

    Working with an established artist like Alexandra you can be assured that the process of commissioning an artwork will be straightforward and truly rewarding as well as a sound investment. 

     

    Whether you are commissioning a single painting for your home, a special gift for a loved one, or an entire cohesive collection for your business. You can be assured Alex’s years of experience will guide you.

     

    " I just wanted to let you know my paintings have arrived safe and sound. What can I say - absolutely stunning . My commission is more beautiful than i thought it would be if that is possible . It is bringing me such joy.” Joanne from Cheshire

  • Virtual Studio Tours

    Virtual Studio Tours

    It isn't always easy to make the trip to Cornwall to visit my studio so I offer Virtual Tours and consultations via FaceTime and WhatsApp.
    Drop me an email mail@alexandradickens.co.uk or give me a call 07967 144113 to arrange.
    I look forward to hearing from you. 

  • Visiting the Studio

    Visiting the Studio

    Just fifteen minutes outside St Ives, and a short walk through the pretty churchyard, Alexandra's studio is open to visitors all year round.

    To book an appointment or a video consultation please get in touch. Alex welcomes the opportunity to show you her work up close and to share her artistic process.

    For more details please call 07967 144113 or email https://alexandradickens.co.uk/contact/

  • Mailing List

    Mailing List

    Benefits of jointing my mailing list include;

    • Priority Access to New Paintings 
    • Priority Access to Special Offers 
    • Notification of exhibition dates
    • Receive an occasional Studio Newsletter
    • Privacy; your data is never shared
  • Delivery

    Delivery

    Specialist Art Courier delivery is free within the UK when you spend over £1,000

    Overseas shipping please get in touch for a quote. 

    Free packaging returns

    Reducing Plastic Waste is extreamly important to me so, if you have no use for the packaging your painting arrives in, please let me have it back and I will pay for the postage. 

    If you are not delighted with your painting when it arrives please email me as soon as possible at alex@alexandradickens.co.uk for a return address.

  • Framing

    Framing

    All paintings are sold unframed uless specified otherwise. Framing can be organised for all work, please get in touch for more details and a quote. As frames will be handmade to order this may take time. 

  • Corporate Commissions Include

    Excel Centre, London (150 paintings up to 6'x6' for the conference rooms), Risk Analysis, London (6 paintings for boardroom and offices), Lovell, London (triptych for reception area), Una Holiday Homes St Ives, Brooks and Jeal, Wadebridge (5 paintings for boardroom and offices), Gonwin Manor, Carbis Bay (37 paintings for holiday cottages), Browns Wine Bar and Bistro, Sidmouth (for the restaurant), The Zone Hotel, Newquay (triptych for the restaurant), Pooleys Chartered Accountants, Truro (9 paintings for boardroom and offices), Porthmeor Beach Café St Ives Cornwall (8 paintings 8'x8'), TNA Europe, Birmingham (70 paintings from up to 12’x5').

  • Exhibitions Include

    Courlander Gallery, Richmond Surrey, Taurus Gallery, Oxford, Lander Gallery, Truro, Gallery One0two, London, Art Life, Devon, Nicholas Hagen Fine Art, London, Sanmar Gallery, USA, Lennox Gallery, London, Modern Artists Gallery, Whitchurch on Thames, Kennedy Gallery, Provincetown USA, Galerie Pelar, New York, USA, Wills Art Warehouse, London, Croft Wingates, Market Harborough, Big Wide Bay, Tavistock, The Westbourne Gallery, London, The 28th Street Gallery, New York.