Alex Bauwens

Alex Bauwens is a contemporary realist painter and equestrian professional based in Peoria, Arizona.

For nearly twenty years, her work has explored the intersection of traditional technique and the modern West. Her paintings have been recognized with honors from the International Guild of Realism, including the Best Animal and Wildlife Award, as well as accolades from Fine Art Connoisseur and Artist's Magazine. Her work is held in private collections internationally and has been featured in numerous juried exhibitions focused on contemporary realism.

Parallel to her studio practice, Alex has spent two decades in the reining horse industry. Working alongside NRHA professionals Dan and Wendy Huss, she specializes in the placement of elite performance horses. Her deep-rooted understanding of equine anatomy and the discipline of the arena informs the technical precision of her drawings and oil paintings. Her work extends beyond equestrian subjects to intimate animal portraits, entomological studies, and figurative work that celebrates craft and careful looking.

Raised on the North Shore of Chicago and now residing in the Sonoran Desert, Alex's perspective is shaped by a dual heritage of classic sophistication and the rugged grit of the frontier.