Author: Alex Bovey

I was asked to produce a series of commissions for an Indian Banqueting Hall just outside of London.  This was a particularly exciting project for me having visiting the venue and seeing its grandeur.  The restaurateur was particularly keen for me to incorporate the glow...

The way the glow the dark pigment works is the UV element charges throughout the day in either daylight or normal room lighting and this gives it a charge that allows it to glow as the night draws in.  As it happens, this particular venue...

At the time, I had never painted a mural before.  Always liked the idea however especially as I specialize in very large canvases anyway.  What better challenge to then fill an entire wall? It was to be installed onto a gloss painted exterior brick wall and...

Its always a satisfying day of production when an order of wood arrives!!  I buy my wood from Russel and Chapel in London and their make is of such a high quality there is nothing more enjoyable than fitting the frames together.   After I've assembled the...

Its a real privilege to see my work in situ and hanging in such beautiful locations.  They say a frame can make a piece of art...

A client approached me with a very novel idea which I myself would never have thought of.  He wanted a set of commissions for his wine cellar and he had the idea that his favourite wine label should be incorporated somehow.  I took this idea...

And a rather messy studio floor!!  I work with the paintings flat on the floor and there is a fair amount of spillage from all sorts of paintings.  Over time is becomes a real work of art in itself.  I will never forget actually selling...

The inspiration for this abstract commission came from the brief I was provided with.  A very special client who wanted something completely different, spectacular and beautifully presented!!  I did my best in providing three paintings in one!!  I had not long started using the UV...

A specially commissioned mural painted on the back wall to the new Chair Making Museum at Kraft Village, Grafton Street, High Wycombe...

So sometimes the studio is in proper flat out production...

I've been very fortunate in my career to have been commissioned by a leading 5 star chain of Hotels in London.  Not only does the luxurious venue showcase the work so well, it offers me tremendous exposure.  [gallery ids="15457,15456,15455"]  ...