Alex Jawdokimov was born in Smolensk and has a remarkable life that could be the script of a beautiful feature film. He was abandoned at a farm but spent a large part of his youth in various concentration camps in Europe. In 1950 he came to England, his mother had fled there during the Second World War. After having lived in England for 5 years he became a citizen. In the 60’s he lived for a short period in Canada and learned to fly at the RAF.

Meanwhile, he studied at Somerset College of Art. He also started performing himself in plays and musicals. Despite his love for acting, he continued to paint and spent the weekends in Hyde Park with other artists. He has developed his own style, using an acrylic base texture and lighting, finishing in oils for highlights and body color. Landscapes are his first love, but he has also become known for his Edwardian and Victorian London scenes. The artist embellishes with gold or silver leaf, capturing the luminescent quality of trees in the sunlight.

Alex shows no signs of slowing down and continues to exhibit his stunning works internationally to this day.