A retired school guidance counselor, Alexandra(Alex) DiFrancesco, is a native of West Virginia. She has had the opportunity to live on both the East and West coasts before moving to Chapin, South Carolina 2015.

Alex has enjoyed photography since she was a child playing with her parents Kodak Brownie Camera. She enjoys photographing a variety of subjects including Nature and Architecture.

In 2020 during the Pandemic, Alex found a new passion. She decided to to try acrylic painting. Alexandra started with 3x3 canvasses. She created ornaments and now sells a variety of her paintings at galleries and shows. Alexandra is now working on larger paintings. “I love entering shows and exhibits and I consider them all a part of the learning experience.” Whether she is photographing or painting, Alexandra’s love of what she does carries into her work.

Alexandra has participated in the USC School of Visual Art and Design 64th Annual Art Auction in 2019. She has participated in Crooked Creek Art League Juried Shows (2018-2023). Still Hopes Fall Juried Show (2019-2022). In 2019, Alex was juried into the South Carolina State Fair and participated again in 2021 & 2022. She was juried into the 2020 Dogwood Festival and Art Show in Denmark, South Carolina. Alexandra has completed several one person exhibits in various venues, the last in Spring 2022 and 2023.

Alexandra has been a member of Crooked Creek Art League for 7 years and served on their board as Grant Coordinator. She is also a juried member of the South Carolina Artisians Center in Waltersboro, South Carolina. Alexandra was also in a feature article in the January 2023 issue of Chapin Magazine. It exhibited both her photography and paintings.