Alex has studied watercolors since 2008 with influences and inspirations from such classic master artists as J.M.W. Turner, Andrew Wyeth, John Singer Sargent, Whistler, Homer, and more. Contemporary masters who are much admired include Thomas Schaller, Roger Whitlock, Roycroft, Lovett, Josepth Zbukvic, and others. Alex was born in New York City but grew up in DC. She was a research scientist (mathematician, actually) for over 40 years (specializing in Ocean Acoustics over the past 30 plus years).

Alex is an award winning watercolorist and a member of the McLean Project of the Arts (MPA), the Art League of Alexandria, the Maryland Federation of Art Society (MFA), the McLean Art Society (MAS), the Washington Project for the Arts (WPA), and the American Watercolor Society (AWS). She is also a member of the Foundry Gallery of DC. Alex is married to photographer Ron Colbroth who is a constant source of enthusiasm, creativity, and encouragement.

Alex's work is in private collections and has been or will be seen in: the Foundry Gallery (DC), the Torpedo Factory (Alexandria, VA), the Circle Gallery (Annapolis, MD), NYC, Scotland, and elsewhere. She has had numerous solo shows in the DC area. See: www.atolstoyart.com