I’m Alex Sanso—lifelong artist, designer, illustrator, and creative adventurer. After decades designing and creating art for merchandise and souvenirs for global brands such as Walt Disney Company, Hallmark, Princess Cruises, several U.S. National Parks, and many other resort destinations around the globe, I opened my own gift shop on Bainbridge Island, Washington in 2021.
Designing gifts and merchandise for my shop—Island Life Artisan Gifts—has become my main focus and my biggest creative project ever. I’m having the time of my life growing this gem of a little shop that welcomes visitors from all over the world, and is a big part of the local community.
Please follow those adventures on my Instagram, and come visit my shop at 488 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.