Drawn From an Architect's Perspective
Lex doesn't simply reproduce buildings. He studies them.
The rhythm of a façade. The relationship between windows and walls. The geometry of a cornice. The shadows created by an overhang. The details most people pass every day without ever really seeing.
That architectural understanding forms the foundation of every piece.
Starting with photographic reference material, Lex carefully reconstructs, refines and interprets each building digitally. Elements are isolated, redrawn, enhanced and composed until the finished work becomes something distinctly different from the original photograph.
The result sits somewhere between architectural drawing, illustration and fine art.
More Than a Photograph
A photograph captures a moment.
Lex's artwork interprets it.
Colors may become stronger. Lines become cleaner. Architectural details are emphasized. Distracting elements can disappear. Shadows, reflections and skies can be reconsidered entirely.
The objective isn't perfect photographic reproduction.
It's to reveal the character of the architecture.
Every finished piece reflects hundreds of individual decisions about what should remain, what should change and what deserves to be noticed.
How the Artwork Is Created
Each piece begins with the architecture itself and evolves through a careful process of observation, reconstruction and artistic interpretation.
Observe
Every piece begins with the building itself — its proportions, details, surroundings and the architectural elements that give it character.
Build
Using photographic reference as a starting point, Lex carefully reconstructs and develops the architecture digitally, working with individual lines, shapes and surfaces.
Refine
Color, contrast, shadows, reflections and architectural details are adjusted. Some elements are emphasized while others are simplified or removed entirely.
Reimagine
The finished piece becomes Lex's interpretation of the building — architecturally grounded and instantly recognizable, yet transformed into something entirely its own.
Experience
40+ Years of
Architectural Practice
International
Projects Throughout
the U.S. & Canada
Specialties
Hospitality • Commercial • Residential • Civic
Recognition
Award-Winning
Architecture