Alex Vann
@alexvann.bsky.social
Artist, runner, musician, father, husband, LGBT, business owner, BSL user, occasional triathlete, artist, graphic designer!
https://www.alexvann.net/
https://www.alexvann.net/
Love my job....
Our latest Newsletter and Blog are NOW OUT!!
A few highlights from 2025 and looking forward to some exciting projects in the year ahead. Your organisation or group might feature!!
Read more here: bit.ly/4r2vIx7
#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art #BSL #communityarts #empowerment #mentalwellbeing
A few highlights from 2025 and looking forward to some exciting projects in the year ahead. Your organisation or group might feature!!
Read more here: bit.ly/4r2vIx7
#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art #BSL #communityarts #empowerment #mentalwellbeing
January 27, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Love my job....
My lovely, inspirational dad would have been 87 yesterday.
He was a history teacher at Tividale Comp School but also a bus driver, runner and exceptional artist.
I miss him.
He was a history teacher at Tividale Comp School but also a bus driver, runner and exceptional artist.
I miss him.
January 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
My lovely, inspirational dad would have been 87 yesterday.
He was a history teacher at Tividale Comp School but also a bus driver, runner and exceptional artist.
I miss him.
He was a history teacher at Tividale Comp School but also a bus driver, runner and exceptional artist.
I miss him.
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We are an official #DudleyHAF (Holiday Activities and Food) provider of Arts & #BSL activities, FREE for eligible* young people in Dudley aged 7-16.
See poster for more details.
Link to register: www.dudleyholidayactivities.org.uk/register
#winterHAF #HAF2025 #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art
See poster for more details.
Link to register: www.dudleyholidayactivities.org.uk/register
#winterHAF #HAF2025 #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art
November 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We are an official #DudleyHAF (Holiday Activities and Food) provider of Arts & #BSL activities, FREE for eligible* young people in Dudley aged 7-16.
See poster for more details.
Link to register: www.dudleyholidayactivities.org.uk/register
#winterHAF #HAF2025 #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art
See poster for more details.
Link to register: www.dudleyholidayactivities.org.uk/register
#winterHAF #HAF2025 #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art
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We are delivering FREE #HAF #Art with #BSL sessions for eligible young people in #Sandwell aged 7-16 (19 with an EHCP).
10am-2pm on 29th, 30th and 31st December 2025
at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury WS10 9EH.
Book here
app.holidayactivities.com/parent/provi...
#HAF2025 #winterhaf
10am-2pm on 29th, 30th and 31st December 2025
at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury WS10 9EH.
Book here
app.holidayactivities.com/parent/provi...
#HAF2025 #winterhaf
December 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We are delivering FREE #HAF #Art with #BSL sessions for eligible young people in #Sandwell aged 7-16 (19 with an EHCP).
10am-2pm on 29th, 30th and 31st December 2025
at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury WS10 9EH.
Book here
app.holidayactivities.com/parent/provi...
#HAF2025 #winterhaf
10am-2pm on 29th, 30th and 31st December 2025
at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury WS10 9EH.
Book here
app.holidayactivities.com/parent/provi...
#HAF2025 #winterhaf
The premiere of my latest #YouTube video : 6pm, Monday 15th December 2025.
'Parallel Roads at 30' is the story of a song I wrote, and subsequent music video, from 1995.
It features never before seen behind the scenes footage, a brand new reading of the song and interviews.
youtu.be/_dRtAjA44jU
'Parallel Roads at 30' is the story of a song I wrote, and subsequent music video, from 1995.
It features never before seen behind the scenes footage, a brand new reading of the song and interviews.
youtu.be/_dRtAjA44jU
PARALLEL ROADS at 30 - Part 2, 'Making Of' footage of the song and music video
YouTube video by Alex Vann Design
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The premiere of my latest #YouTube video : 6pm, Monday 15th December 2025.
'Parallel Roads at 30' is the story of a song I wrote, and subsequent music video, from 1995.
It features never before seen behind the scenes footage, a brand new reading of the song and interviews.
youtu.be/_dRtAjA44jU
'Parallel Roads at 30' is the story of a song I wrote, and subsequent music video, from 1995.
It features never before seen behind the scenes footage, a brand new reading of the song and interviews.
youtu.be/_dRtAjA44jU
Being the digital artist on the Adoption@Heart Digital Quilt project has been a real joy - but not without its challenges!
The final design features 294 artwork 'patches' from various community groups & individuals incl. 4 mayors.
FREE tickets to the online launch at 6pm on Nov 12th bit.ly/436R9mK
The final design features 294 artwork 'patches' from various community groups & individuals incl. 4 mayors.
FREE tickets to the online launch at 6pm on Nov 12th bit.ly/436R9mK
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Being the digital artist on the Adoption@Heart Digital Quilt project has been a real joy - but not without its challenges!
The final design features 294 artwork 'patches' from various community groups & individuals incl. 4 mayors.
FREE tickets to the online launch at 6pm on Nov 12th bit.ly/436R9mK
The final design features 294 artwork 'patches' from various community groups & individuals incl. 4 mayors.
FREE tickets to the online launch at 6pm on Nov 12th bit.ly/436R9mK
Proud to represent our company @realartsworkshops.bsky.social at this special event..
A lovely evening celebrating with @hopecpheathtown.bsky.social at their 40th Anniversary 2.10.25.
It was moving to hear from the founders and we're delighted to unveil the sculpture we worked on with young people and older residents over summer.
#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #hope40years
It was moving to hear from the founders and we're delighted to unveil the sculpture we worked on with young people and older residents over summer.
#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #hope40years
October 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Proud to represent our company @realartsworkshops.bsky.social at this special event..
Defying #StormAmy at East Park #parkrun this morning, with hubby Gary.
Also, getting a volunteer credit for providing sign language support ('toilet' being an important sign!).
It's one of the #volunteer roles where you can complete the course too if you wish.
Sign up to volunteer if you can.💪🏻☺️🤟🏻🎽
Also, getting a volunteer credit for providing sign language support ('toilet' being an important sign!).
It's one of the #volunteer roles where you can complete the course too if you wish.
Sign up to volunteer if you can.💪🏻☺️🤟🏻🎽
October 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Defying #StormAmy at East Park #parkrun this morning, with hubby Gary.
Also, getting a volunteer credit for providing sign language support ('toilet' being an important sign!).
It's one of the #volunteer roles where you can complete the course too if you wish.
Sign up to volunteer if you can.💪🏻☺️🤟🏻🎽
Also, getting a volunteer credit for providing sign language support ('toilet' being an important sign!).
It's one of the #volunteer roles where you can complete the course too if you wish.
Sign up to volunteer if you can.💪🏻☺️🤟🏻🎽
Sorry I couldn't get to this event last night, I did the design work on this fabulous new book. I'll endeavour to get to the next live event, Emma really is a great performer as well as author 💪🏻📖
Huge thanks to the fantastic @emmapurshouse.bsky.social for a wonderful performance in store yesterday, and to our lovely audience!
Do come and grab a copy of Emma's brilliant new collection, Unsung, and you'll see why we're so enthusiastic about this book and poet! #Wolverhampton #poetry
Do come and grab a copy of Emma's brilliant new collection, Unsung, and you'll see why we're so enthusiastic about this book and poet! #Wolverhampton #poetry
October 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Sorry I couldn't get to this event last night, I did the design work on this fabulous new book. I'll endeavour to get to the next live event, Emma really is a great performer as well as author 💪🏻📖
It's #bandcampfriday!
Your fave independent artists get more share for their sales on Bandcamp on this day.
My latest offering #YouShine is available alongside my other solo, Vann/O'Connell and LIFT music here: alexvann.bandcamp.com
#independentmusic #bandcamp #alexvann
Your fave independent artists get more share for their sales on Bandcamp on this day.
My latest offering #YouShine is available alongside my other solo, Vann/O'Connell and LIFT music here: alexvann.bandcamp.com
#independentmusic #bandcamp #alexvann
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It's #bandcampfriday!
Your fave independent artists get more share for their sales on Bandcamp on this day.
My latest offering #YouShine is available alongside my other solo, Vann/O'Connell and LIFT music here: alexvann.bandcamp.com
#independentmusic #bandcamp #alexvann
Your fave independent artists get more share for their sales on Bandcamp on this day.
My latest offering #YouShine is available alongside my other solo, Vann/O'Connell and LIFT music here: alexvann.bandcamp.com
#independentmusic #bandcamp #alexvann
October 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
In my spare time (of which I have little) I like to make these wooden construction kit models.🔧📏
It's totally separate from anything else in my life and a lovely way to unwind. 🧘🏻♂️
So there. ☺️
It's totally separate from anything else in my life and a lovely way to unwind. 🧘🏻♂️
So there. ☺️
September 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
In my spare time (of which I have little) I like to make these wooden construction kit models.🔧📏
It's totally separate from anything else in my life and a lovely way to unwind. 🧘🏻♂️
So there. ☺️
It's totally separate from anything else in my life and a lovely way to unwind. 🧘🏻♂️
So there. ☺️
Thanks to @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social for including Part 2 of my late father Max's life and art in the Autumn edition of #Blackcountryman magazine.
Read more here: www.alexvann.net/the-art-of-m...
Get the magazine when you become a Black Country Society member or from several outlets (see comments)
Read more here: www.alexvann.net/the-art-of-m...
Get the magazine when you become a Black Country Society member or from several outlets (see comments)
September 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thanks to @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social for including Part 2 of my late father Max's life and art in the Autumn edition of #Blackcountryman magazine.
Read more here: www.alexvann.net/the-art-of-m...
Get the magazine when you become a Black Country Society member or from several outlets (see comments)
Read more here: www.alexvann.net/the-art-of-m...
Get the magazine when you become a Black Country Society member or from several outlets (see comments)
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The Autumn edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from Dudley Canal Trust. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness.
September 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Autumn edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from Dudley Canal Trust. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness.
I always take a sketchbook on holiday. This is my latest sketch, started on site at beautiful #Portmeirion
#drawing #colouredpencils #sketch #wales #pencil
#drawing #colouredpencils #sketch #wales #pencil
September 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I always take a sketchbook on holiday. This is my latest sketch, started on site at beautiful #Portmeirion
#drawing #colouredpencils #sketch #wales #pencil
#drawing #colouredpencils #sketch #wales #pencil
My latest piece of graphic design is 'Unsung' the latest collection by poet @emmapurshouse.bsky.social available now from offaspress.co.uk/shop/
It features a wonderful portrait of Emma painted by Keith Turley:
rbsa.org.uk/members/keit...
It features a wonderful portrait of Emma painted by Keith Turley:
rbsa.org.uk/members/keit...
September 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My latest piece of graphic design is 'Unsung' the latest collection by poet @emmapurshouse.bsky.social available now from offaspress.co.uk/shop/
It features a wonderful portrait of Emma painted by Keith Turley:
rbsa.org.uk/members/keit...
It features a wonderful portrait of Emma painted by Keith Turley:
rbsa.org.uk/members/keit...
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It's great to be working with patients at West Park Hospital NRU again - funded by DDC Engineering and Your RWTC.
Private companies can demonstrate their commitment to social values by funding such projects.
See link in the comments.
#neurorehabilitation ##braininjury #parkinsons #strokerecovery
Private companies can demonstrate their commitment to social values by funding such projects.
See link in the comments.
#neurorehabilitation ##braininjury #parkinsons #strokerecovery
September 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's great to be working with patients at West Park Hospital NRU again - funded by DDC Engineering and Your RWTC.
Private companies can demonstrate their commitment to social values by funding such projects.
See link in the comments.
#neurorehabilitation ##braininjury #parkinsons #strokerecovery
Private companies can demonstrate their commitment to social values by funding such projects.
See link in the comments.
#neurorehabilitation ##braininjury #parkinsons #strokerecovery
My pencil drawing of a labrador and watercolour painting of a hedgehog, along with 2 others, will be part of the Junction art exhibition in July at The Chindit which is a brilliant pub just outside Wolverhampton town centre.
Keep an eye on here for updates.
#drawing #watercolours #pencildrawing
Keep an eye on here for updates.
#drawing #watercolours #pencildrawing
June 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
My pencil drawing of a labrador and watercolour painting of a hedgehog, along with 2 others, will be part of the Junction art exhibition in July at The Chindit which is a brilliant pub just outside Wolverhampton town centre.
Keep an eye on here for updates.
#drawing #watercolours #pencildrawing
Keep an eye on here for updates.
#drawing #watercolours #pencildrawing
I'm delighted to see my lovely dad's art reproduced in an article in the latest issue of Blackcountryman Magazine.
You get sent it if you're a member of Black Country Society or you can purchase it for £5 wherever they sell it (see the pic in comments).
You get sent it if you're a member of Black Country Society or you can purchase it for £5 wherever they sell it (see the pic in comments).
June 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I'm delighted to see my lovely dad's art reproduced in an article in the latest issue of Blackcountryman Magazine.
You get sent it if you're a member of Black Country Society or you can purchase it for £5 wherever they sell it (see the pic in comments).
You get sent it if you're a member of Black Country Society or you can purchase it for £5 wherever they sell it (see the pic in comments).
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Last month, we announced that we've a grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to put on the first ever Midlands Fringe. Yay! Here's our brand-new logo, designed by the outrageously talented @alexvann.bsky.social. Fantastic, isn't it! 🙂
June 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Last month, we announced that we've a grant from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to put on the first ever Midlands Fringe. Yay! Here's our brand-new logo, designed by the outrageously talented @alexvann.bsky.social. Fantastic, isn't it! 🙂
Holiday reading: a past copy of #Blackcountryman magazine published by @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social and edited by @emmapurshouse.bsky.social whilst watching the #ChallengeSalou triathlon from the beach
May 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Holiday reading: a past copy of #Blackcountryman magazine published by @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social and edited by @emmapurshouse.bsky.social whilst watching the #ChallengeSalou triathlon from the beach
This month marks 10 years since my brother in music Rich McMahon passed away.
This is us performing our version of 'Homeward Bound' live on @blackcountryradio.co.uk
Anyone who knew him will tell you he had a rare & magnetic gift for drawing people into his world.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
This is us performing our version of 'Homeward Bound' live on @blackcountryradio.co.uk
Anyone who knew him will tell you he had a rare & magnetic gift for drawing people into his world.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
Homeward Bound Alex Vann & Rich McMahon
YouTube video by Dr Paul Collins
youtu.be
May 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This month marks 10 years since my brother in music Rich McMahon passed away.
This is us performing our version of 'Homeward Bound' live on @blackcountryradio.co.uk
Anyone who knew him will tell you he had a rare & magnetic gift for drawing people into his world.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
This is us performing our version of 'Homeward Bound' live on @blackcountryradio.co.uk
Anyone who knew him will tell you he had a rare & magnetic gift for drawing people into his world.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing
It's #BandcampFriday !
Bandcamp waives its fee so artists get more share.
My latest album 'You Shine' has 14 original songs, 60 minutes of music and over 20 guest artists and is available here: alexvann.bandcamp.com/album/you-sh...
Here's a video of one of the tracks: Making A New Start
#YouShine
Bandcamp waives its fee so artists get more share.
My latest album 'You Shine' has 14 original songs, 60 minutes of music and over 20 guest artists and is available here: alexvann.bandcamp.com/album/you-sh...
Here's a video of one of the tracks: Making A New Start
#YouShine
Making A New Start - You Shine album mix
YouTube video by Alex Vann Design
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It's #BandcampFriday !
Bandcamp waives its fee so artists get more share.
My latest album 'You Shine' has 14 original songs, 60 minutes of music and over 20 guest artists and is available here: alexvann.bandcamp.com/album/you-sh...
Here's a video of one of the tracks: Making A New Start
#YouShine
Bandcamp waives its fee so artists get more share.
My latest album 'You Shine' has 14 original songs, 60 minutes of music and over 20 guest artists and is available here: alexvann.bandcamp.com/album/you-sh...
Here's a video of one of the tracks: Making A New Start
#YouShine
I recently ran Stafford #HalfMarathon, yay!! 😊🏃🏻♂️
It was exhausting!😞
I didn't put enough training in beforehand, and I had to stop a few times for a breather.
But that's kind of like life isn't it? Sometimes you just need to stop and gather your energy before you can get over the finish line.
It was exhausting!😞
I didn't put enough training in beforehand, and I had to stop a few times for a breather.
But that's kind of like life isn't it? Sometimes you just need to stop and gather your energy before you can get over the finish line.
April 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I recently ran Stafford #HalfMarathon, yay!! 😊🏃🏻♂️
It was exhausting!😞
I didn't put enough training in beforehand, and I had to stop a few times for a breather.
But that's kind of like life isn't it? Sometimes you just need to stop and gather your energy before you can get over the finish line.
It was exhausting!😞
I didn't put enough training in beforehand, and I had to stop a few times for a breather.
But that's kind of like life isn't it? Sometimes you just need to stop and gather your energy before you can get over the finish line.
It's been a while since I took on a drawing commission because of running @realartsworkshops.bsky.social
I really loved doing this #pencildrawing of beautiful 'Cally'.
#dog #petportrait #pencil #art #portraits #animalart #realism #photorealist
I really loved doing this #pencildrawing of beautiful 'Cally'.
#dog #petportrait #pencil #art #portraits #animalart #realism #photorealist
April 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
It's been a while since I took on a drawing commission because of running @realartsworkshops.bsky.social
I really loved doing this #pencildrawing of beautiful 'Cally'.
#dog #petportrait #pencil #art #portraits #animalart #realism #photorealist
I really loved doing this #pencildrawing of beautiful 'Cally'.
#dog #petportrait #pencil #art #portraits #animalart #realism #photorealist