Hayley Axelrad / First Cig Minimalist Texas-based artist Marie Alexander is

Texas-based artist Marie Alexander is recognized for her neutral palettes

Something so simple

She does an inimitable job at capturing our favourite moments — many of these moments seem to be universally cherished

and design inviting viewers to consider their own appreciation of surrounding colours and design aesthetics

Hayley Axelrad / First Cig Minimalist Texas-based artist Marie Alexander isHayley is a contemporary figurative artist based in Toronto, Canada. She holds a BA in Art History from McGill University and studied classical realism at The Academy of Realist Art in Toronto. Hayley has exhibited work in both New York and Toronto and taken part in various commercial projects for coveted lifestyle brands. Hayley is drawn to ephemera. She references old family photographs and snapshots from pop culture as sources of inspiration; her