Alejandro Grajal Artworks

HOT news: Birds in art exhibit!!!

“Before the Storm” has been accepted at the 2022 Birds in Art juried show at the Woodson Art Museum. Birds in Art is recognized around the world as the exhibition that sets the standard for avian art. I am beyond happy!!!. The show will open Sept 10 in Wasau WI. Stay posted for more news.

This is an acrylic painting of a belted kingfisher perched on one of the beautiful metal fish sculptures at the Edmonds waterfront, near Seattle WA. The bird was intently looking for unsuspecting prey, as an ominous and dark summer storm was rolling behind. The afternoon light and dramatic contrast gave me a perfect excuse to portray the original public art work of Buster Simpson. This painting represents the original sculptures, which were replaced in 2018 by a new set by the same artist. I painted transparent layers of acrylic on a smooth illustration board to convey the luminosity and magic of my home neighborhood.