Alex Hansen is an accomplished artist for body painting, airbrush and special effects. He has competed numerous times winning multiple awards all over, and has done special effects work in movies, such as 300 and Death Race. We’re excited to announce that FABAtv is bringing him to South Florida for a FREE LIVE class! That’s right. FREE.
Each month FABAtv hosts an entirely free, live class on face painting, body art, magic, balloons and more! Tune in April 15th at 8PM EST to watch Alex Hansen and his class on Bones & Muscle Structure in body art.
We were able to catch Alex away from his busy life to share some details about himself and his journey as an artist.
Q: Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from?
AH: Well, I’m originally from Brazil now living in Montreal Canada
Was raised my whole life in Canada, I have been an artist since the day I was born
Q: Are you an artist full time or do you have another job?
AH: Yes my other full time job is my Family Life!! My two daughters and my Queen, Lymari Millot
Q: What type of face and body art do you specialize in?
AH: Well Pretty much everything.. but my forte is airbrushing and special effects
Q: How did you get your start(in face and body art)?
AH: I started off in the night clubs scene in Montreal and then moved on to working my own concepts and body artwork…. and then went into teaching and competing
Q: What’s the most enjoyable part of what you do?
AH: Being Creative and also being an inspiration to other artists, teaching and learning new art forms and other stuff
Q: Do you attend any conventions, like the FABAIC?
AH: Yes I do.. I try to be as many events as possible. I might be cutting down alot on my travels pretty soon… I believe that the world needs a break from me and me from the world…
Q: What would you like to do more of, art or otherwise?
AH: Well art is my life…. being a great family man is what I love the most, besides that what else is there?
Q: Outside of art, what do you do for fun?
AH: I love going to movies, playing soccer, sculpting, and dancing with Lyrian my daughter
Q: Do you have any pet peeves?
AH: Well I have three…. Stupidity, tardiness and egos!
Q: Where do you see yourself in a couple years?
AH: well for sure a lot less traveling and starting out something I always wanted to do… Develop my own art school / studio
Q: Do you have any projects going on or in the works?
AH: I have way to many!!! Stencils and many other ideas… a book on the art of body painting which is a big dream of mine, I have had it since I started out in bodypainting
Q: What do you think of FABAtv?
AH: Well I think it is a great idea…. but I also believe you can never get the same effect with a teacher in person!!
As great as FABAtv is, Alex is right. You can’t beat a LIVE instructor! So be sure to tune in for his LIVE class Bones & Muscle Structure, and get a chance to ask him your questions LIVE!
Well, now you know a bit more about this talented artist. His services include and are available for editorials, television/film/video productions, photo shoots, trade shows, workshops, fashion shows, special occasions, promotions, events, and live performances.
If you want to reach Alex, he is available by email or facebook.
Email alexhansenart@gmail.com
Like him at Facebook.com/AlexHansenArt