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Illustration of Alex Carlson

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March 26, 2012 Green Monstah’

I painted this around Christmas for a gift swap in my office.  After i had so much fun painting the Bruins Bear i figured i’d stay with my love of Boston sports and do my own take on the Green Monster. He’s done in acrylic and ink on Masonite and measures about 8×10 inches. He’s [...]

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October 31, 2011 Converse Ink

  As long as I’ve been at Converse I’ve been a part of the Converse Ink team of designers.  Every few motnhs were tasked to create a series of original graphics revolving around a few themes.  This spread is some of the more recent stuff that has hit the stores.  Head on down to one [...]

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October 2, 2011 Print shop is open!

got the first round of Bruins Bear prints done today! check out the shop for details, half of all the money made will be donated to the Bruins Foundation!

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July 28, 2011 IM HAVING A SHOW TONIGHT.

and everyone should come. I am displaying a mix of old work and new work that until now has never even seen the light of day.  It will be held at: LOREM IPSUM BOOKS 1299 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 FROM 7.30-11PM there will be drinks and some food served. Come on down!

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June 8, 2011 Phidias Gold Paper Toy Show

Some friends and fellow coworkers (and supreamly awesome designers) put on a paper toy show here in boston this past month.  Wes of Phidias Gold designed the paper toy rabbit and about 30 artists put their own spin on it.  It was a lot of fun!  See more from the gallery show and other paper [...]

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May 26, 2011 quick sketches

I’ve been trying to get back int oa groove of drawing everyday, even if its just something mundane.  It didnt help that i left my sketchbook at home while i was in CT this week.  Either way, here are 2 quick observation drawings done with a felt tip pen.  Enjoy!

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April 28, 2011 Sixth Degree Poster

  Its nice to do things i forgot i enjoyed doing.  Band flyers and posters have always been a love of mine.  Walk into my apartment and you will see the extent of my collection. I did this one for a local band here in Boston, check out the show if youre in the neighborhood. [...]

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April 26, 2011 Restorative Arts

Restoration is something I have never done, so when i was asked to try my hand at the restoration of a beloved statue for a bar downtown, I was apprehensive to say the least.  The Green Dragon Tavern in downtown Boston was a second home for me through the months of working as a bike [...]

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February 8, 2011 I love my Bruins

i think ive only missed 2 games all season.  I’ve physically been in TD garden for a meager 2. I love hockey.  I used to play hockey.  I cant ice skate to save my life anymore and it silently kills me. But hey, i can draw.  This goes out to the Black & Gold.  (maybe [...]

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December 15, 2010 To Cold For Skateboards

But never too cold for skulls. the two decks were both done on old skate decks with acrylic paint and ink.  The Hipster bird skull was done in ink and watercolor on Bristol.  Also, i need a scanner.  Can you tell? as always, click for a more detailed view.

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