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Illustration of Alex Carlson

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  These are two fairly new pieces i did for the most recent show i was in.  I’ve been trying to work larger and with some amount of color. The Wolf (King Of Thieves) measures about 20 x 24 inches and the skull came in around 18 x 22 inches.  Both were done in ink [...]

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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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I have this saga of a story in my head.  I’m not sure whats it entirely about yet or how it starts, or how it ends.  I just know certain scenes or how i want things to play out among certain characters.  If you go back through my posts, you’ll meet Winslow; a round bodies [...]

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I’ve been SUPER busy today doing everything except work at the office. drawin’ in my sketchbook.  Some ideas for paintings or drawings id like to do.  I’ve been very curious to develop my backgrounds more the past few weeks seeing as nothing in my portfolio has any semblance of background or depth. (Not that thats [...]

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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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A great band and good friends of mine, Emily Peal will be setting out on tour next month!  I’ve done a few posters for them in the past and love getting new work from them.  You can check out Emily Peals website for upcoming shows new releases and all that good stuff. (www.emilypeal.com) I’ve also [...]

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  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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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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It feels good to be back on the game and getting back into the work load im accustomed to. i did this sketch as kind of a preparation for whats to come soon. This sketch for what it will be used for is probably too rendered and tight, for what it is though, i like [...]

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