For Alex Johnmeyer, inspiration begins through the lens of his camera, whether capturing a fleeting moment or carefully orchestrating a scene—every painting starts as a photograph. Working in oils, watercolors, or acrylics, Alex often incorporates layered textures using paper clay, modeling paste, and coarse pumice gel. During his time as a cake decorator, where he learned to use a piping bag and spatula, Alex developed skills that deeply influence his approach to texture. To him, light modeling paste feels much like working with frosting, and paper clay is akin to working with fondant—both require a gentle hand and a keen understanding of the medium, blending control with creativity.

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Vibrant and deeply personal, Alex’s paintings capture and share moments in time, expressing universal themes of love, joy, loss, struggle, and celebration. Alex’s work invites viewers to engage with their own nostalgia while reflecting on themes of identity and self acceptance, and ultimately celebrating the freedom of living openly and authentically.