About the Artist
Alex Billeter is a born and bred Floridian. Having grown up in the beautiful Sunshine State, Alex was always at the beach. Her grandmother would often take her and her siblings to the beach during school holiday time. Alex's memories of being by the water and collecting sea shells with her grandmother are a huge inspiration for her ocean inspired artwork. Alex even uses sea shells she collected with her grandmother as a child in her artwork today.
Alex moved to Australia after graduating college and lived in the tropical city of Darwin for ten years. During the time she lived in Australia, she traveled to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, inlcuding beaches in the Philippines, Fiji and the Whitsundays. The beach has always been the place she feels most connected and tries to replicate that connection to nature through her artwork.
Alex moved back to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her family and spend some time with her father who was in a bad car accident in 2018. Alex quickly settled back into life in Florida and met her now fiance while at a soccer tournament. Alex grew up playing soccer and started refereeing at a young age to make some pocket money and learn more about the game that she loves. During her ten years in Australia, Alex played, coached and refereed soccer.
Alex has always loved the game of soccer and continues to referee at the professional level since moving back to the US in 2019. She is currently a FIFA Referee and travels the world doing what she loves.
"Between creating ocean inspired artwork and refereeing at the highest level, I am living the life I have always wanted to live. Is it always easy? Absolutely not, but all the hard work has been absolutely worth it! I wake up everyday and look forward to what's ahead."
"Being able to create my art for others, that may experience the same emotional connection that I have to the beach, is the most fulfuling part of what I do. The ocean truly brings me a sense of calm and happiness, which I hope to share with others through my art."
A Peek into Alex's Life
Cub & Alex
Alex has had her dog Cub since he was a puppy and brought him to US when she moved back from Australia.
Home is Where the Heart Is
Alex's fiance JJ has always been supportive of her art and refereeeing. This piece was a collaboration between Rockburn Woodwork and Citrus Waves Art.
FIFA Referee
Alex became a FIFA Referee in 2023 which was always a goal of hers from when she first started refereeing soccer.
El Nido, Philippines
Some of the world's most beautiful beaches are on the island of Palawan in the Philippines.
Cub in Darwin
Alex & Cub used to go the beach every morning for the walkies when she lived in Darwin. Cub loves swimming in the water.
Casuarina Beach
This is the beach that Alex used to frequent while living in Darwin, Australia.
Sydney Opera House
Alex and her sister Alyce when she came to visit in Australia.
Thailand
Alex and her friend Natalie traveled to Thailand for a soccer tournament and enjoyed the beautiful beaches and nightlife in Patong.
PRO Referee
Alex walking out in Kansas City before the start of an NWSL match.
Hanging with the Dingos
When Alex's sister came to visit her in Australia she took her several zoos to see Australia's unique animals.
Custom Art
One of Alex's favorite pieces to date. This piece combines the beauty of the ocean with an inspirational message.
Fulfilling Dreams
Alex refereed an Open Cup match with an MLS team and USL-C team in Miami in 2022.