Alex Dzigurski II shares four of his landscape paintings and the inspiration behind them.
Landscape painter Alex Dzigurski has led an inspired life, with a talented father leading him on the path to becoming an artist. Today, Alex continues to paint and teach, despite having MS. He tells us that he now works from his wheelchair and although his capacity is greatly diminished, “I am grateful and thank God every day that I am still able to paint.
“The greatest sacrifice and challenge is not being able to paint outside much anymore, in nature, but I do have an extensive portfolio of sketches and photographs that I can still work from, thanks to my many travels. I have had to alter the way that I hold my paint brushes, but I am still able to complete some nice compositions. I love what I do and will continue to paint, as well as to guide and mentor young artists, in any way possible.”
“The artistic life is not without its challenges,” Alex said in a recent feature at OutdoorPainter.com. “Like many, I struggle to find the perfect conditions for plein air work and must navigate the business side of art—marketing, sales, and gallery relationships. Overcoming these hurdles requires discipline, passion, and a commitment to surrounding yourself with the right people.
“For beginning artists, my best advice is to loosen up. Do not be afraid to make mistakes; they are essential to the process. I often say that every successful painting is the result of at least 1,000 revisions. Be tenacious, stay inspired, and strive to make each new painting better than the last. If you stick with it, you will be amazed by your own evolution.”
Alex Dzigurski II can guide you on how to paint a breathtaking and seldom-seen moonlit seascape scene from start to finish — in just one evening. Preview his art video workshop, “How to Paint Crashing Waves,” here:
