UK Portrait artist, Caricaturist. Fine Art

Hello, I'm Alex Emel, a British and International artist living in London for almost 25 years.
I have been working with a variety of visual arts, such as photography (portraits, non digital), fine art, pottery, clay sculpturing throughout most of my life (excluding my early twenties, when I was a scientist for a few years after graduating from University).
I became a member of IFA (International Federation of Artists) in 1987. My artworks have been exhibited and sold throughout Spain, Canada, France, Portugal and the UK.

For the past twenty years I have, almost exclusively, specialized in drawing and painting commissioned portraits. However, the caricatures have become a focal point further down the line for around 15 years now.
I'm currently a member of International Society of Caricature Artists, ISCA (professional board).

The two portraits of me here have been created by my very good friends and professional artists who, actually, converted me to be a full time artist in my late twenties.
- The first one - a full size sculpting portrait in clay, fired and toned.
- The second one - oil painting on canvas where my friend attempted to capture my image from my last incarnation in medieval Spain (why not!).

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF MY OTHER CREATIVE WORKS:

(The diversity of mediums I've used reflects the different passions and preferences in particular periods of my artistic life)

Ceramic sculptures

These sculptures have been created from three types of clay - Earthenware, Terracotta and Stoneware.
All are fired, toned or glazed.
The sizes range from 7" to 15".

Fine Art

The pictures have been painted using different mediums - oil on canvas, oil on paper, pastel and mixed medium techniques.

Pets in Victorian costumes

Some time ago I discovered old Victorian cards with pets in Victorian costumes and was so fascinated with those lovely images that I decided to sketch some of them.
So here they are.
Enjoy.