Alex Pardee x AIDEN: CONVICTION

So, here is the big announcement that i have been waiting to make...
I AM DOING THE COVER ART AND PACKAGING DESIGN FOR SEATTLE-BASED ROCK BAND AIDEN'S NEW CD, ENTITLED "CONVICTION", DROPPING IN AUGUST.

Yes, this is true. After a little while of talking back and forth, Aiden and I finally got together to discuss their new album and the look and feel of the packaging. It's going to be simulateously viscious and beautiful. I met Aiden on the road during this last TASTE OF CHAOS and, creatively, we clicked immediately. So the next step was to collaborate. Viceroy Pierce and i headed up to Seattle and sat down with them and listened to the new album, discussed themes and got a really cool concept down for the cover. I am really excited about this project. You can check out Aiden at http://www.myspace.com/aiden or aiden.org

More info and sneak peaks soon.
We look pretty together.

LIES FOR THE LIARS

The new CD from THE USED, "Lies for the Liars", which i did all of the art/design/photography for, got released today on regular edition and a special edition with a making-of dvd. This is a project that has been really fucking close to me for the last 7 months and i couldn't be happier being a part of it. Theres a ton of photos and art inside the booklets, so be sure to check it out.
And if you are insterested in who that boxy-lookin guy is on the cover, you can find out more about him, his story, and his universe at HIS MYSPACE PROFILE







thanks.

THE VADER PROJECT

Everyone my age is a StarWars nut. Even if you are closeted about it. Star Wars is our Harry Potter. So I was excited as shit in a dynamite barrel when i was asked to participate in this project. Soooo, after we were told to keep this secret for months, it is now officially announced. So here is the press release, as well as pics of my helmet. The coolest thing about the helmets? They were all made from the original mold and they are WAY bigger than i imagined. David Prowse has a huge dome.
I am really curious to see the other helmets, theres a ton of people on this list of artists.

also, i think the rest of the pics will be uploaded on myspace.com/thevaderproject

mine:







THE VADER PROJECT
75 artists customize Darth Vader helmets in landmark gallery exhibition for
Star Wars Celebration IV
May 24th to 28th, 2007
Los Angeles Convention Center



May 16, 2007 (Los Angeles, CA)-- The Vader Project, a reimagining of the iconic Darth Vader helmet by some of today’s hottest pop and underground artists, will have its World Premiere May 24 to 28th, 2007 at Star Wars Celebration IV, a landmark event being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars. The five-day event is expected to attract more than 25,000 Star Wars fans from around the world (www.gencon.com/2007/swciv).

The Vader Project is presented by Master Replicas Inc. and curated by Dov Kelemer of DKE Toys. Kelemer gathered 75 of the hottest underground and pop surrealist painters, artists and designers to participate. Each artist was given a Master Replicas 1:1 scale prop replica of the actual Darth Vader helmet used in the Star Wars films. Each helmet served as a blank canvas for each artist to paint, design, mash up, and customize.

Artists include Shag, Paul Frank, Mr Cartoon, Tim Biskup, Frank Kozik, Marc Ecko, Amanda Visell, Tim Biskup, J. Otto Seibold, Gary Baseman, Joe Ledbetter, Robbie Conal, Jeff Soto and many more. Many of these artists jumped at the chance to lend their talents to one of the most iconic pop culture characters in film history.

Keith Bornholtz, Vice President of Consumer Marketing for Master Replicas, said, "We are pleased to provide this excellent canvas to this group of talented international artists and introduce them to their new intergalactic fans."

"This could not be a timelier event," Kelemer said. "The pop surrealist/
lowbrow/graffiti/designer art scene is exploding around us. A canvas is what you make it, from bunnies to cows to toilet seats. The ‘platform’ group show has been around, and we have seen it all."

Ugly Doll co-creator David Horvath said it best: "It’s Darth Vader!!! It’s the most recognizable character in the universe. After this exhibition we don't ever need to be in a platform show again."

After the premiere at Star Wars Celebration IV the plan is for exhibition to travel to museums, galleries, and events around the world. The helmets will then be offered publicly at auction. Details will be announced later.

Master Replicas (www.masterreplicas.com) has created the highest quality 1:1 and scaled prop replicas for Star Wars. Using all the latest technologies and often scouring the Lucasfilm Archives, the company has released some of the finest and most sought-after movie-related collectibles. The company’s licensed properties include Disney, Muppets, Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, and many more.

Curator Dov Kelemer, founder of DKE Toys (www.dketoys.com), is one of the largest designer vinyl and art-toy distributors in the world, exclusively representing over 50 companies, artists, and designers. Having started his business selling Star Wars memorabilia more than 15 years ago he has finally found a way to meld both his passions.


***Interview Opportunities with participating artists & Dov Kelemer upon request***
Key art available upon request
More Information including a complete artist list available soon at
www.thevaderproject.com
Media wishing to attend convention please apply here (ignore deadline date):
www.gencon.com/2007/swciv/press/credentials.aspx
StarWars.com story here
http://www.starwars.com/community/event/celebration/news20070516.html





Participating Artist List

Troy Alders
Kii Arens (www.kiiarens.com)
Attaboy (www.yumfactory.com)
Anthony Ausgang (www.ausgangart.com)
Axis (www.stylepig.com)
Aye Jay (www.ayejay.com)
Gary Baseman (www.garybaseman.com)
Andrew Bell (www.creaturesinmyhead.com)
Tim Biskup (www.timbiskup.com)
Andrew Brandou (www.howdypardner.com)
Buff Monster (www.buffmonster.com)
Nathan Cabrera
Mister Cartoon (www.mistercartoon.com)
Mr.Clement (www.mrclement.com)
Robbie Conal (www.robbieconal.com)
Steven Daily (www.stevendaily.com)
Dalek (www.dalekart.com)
Cam de Leon (www.happypencil.com)
Roman Dirge (www.spookyland.com)
Bob Dob (www.bobdob.com)
Marc Ecko (www.eckounltd.com)
Eelus (www.eelus.com)
Ron English (www.popaganda.com)
FERG (www.fergbag.com)
David Flores (www.davidfloresart.com)
Brian Flynn - Hybrid Design (www.hybrid-design.com)
Paul Frank
Huck Gee (www.huckgee.com)
Fawn Gehweiler (www.nocandy.org)
Mike Giant (www.mikegiant.com)
Joe Hahn
Thomas Han (www.tomorama.com)
Derek Hess (www.derekhess.com)
Jeremyville (www.jeremyville.com)
Sun-MinKim & David Horvath (www.davidhorvath.com) (www.sunminkim.com)
Jim Koch (www.jimkoch.com)
Frank Kozik (www.frankkozik.net)
David S.Krys DSK Designs (www.dskdesigns.com)
Peter Kuper (www.peterkuper.com)
Wade Lageose - Lageose Design
Joe Ledbetter (www.joeledbetter.com)
Simone Legno Tokidoki (www.tokidoki.it)
MAD (www.madtoydesign.com)
Mars 1 (www.mars-1.com)
Bill McMullen (www.billmcmullen.com)
Melvins (www.melvins.com)
Brian Morris (www.ooo000ooo.com)
Niagara (www.niagaradetroit.com)
Mitch O’Connell (www.mitchoconnell.com)
olive47 (www.olive47.com)
Estevan Oriol (www.estevanoriol.com)
Alex Pardee (www.eyesuckink.com)
The Pizz (www.thepizz.com)
Plastic God (www.plasticgod.com)
Playskewl (www.playskewl.com)
Dave Pressler (www.davepresslerart.com)
Seen (www.seenworld.com)
J. Otto Seibold (www.jottodotcom.com)
Shag (www.shag.com)
Sket-One (www.sket-one.com)
Shawn Smith (www.shawnimals.com)
Winston Smith (www.winstonsmith.com)
Jeff Soto (www.jeffsoto.com)
Bwana Spoons (www.grasshutcorp.com)
Jophen Stein (www.scribbletheory.com)
Suckadelic (www.suckadelic.com)
CameronTiede (www.camerontiede.com)
Touma (www.touma.biz)
UrbanMedium (www.urbanmedium.com)
Michelle Valigura (www.thegirlsproductions.com)
VanBeater (www.vanbeater.com)
Amanda Visell (www.thegirlsproductions.com)

(subject to change)

GICLEEEEEEESSSS

So, for the first time EVER EVER EVER, thanks to the awesome imbiciles over at ZEROFRIENDS, you can now buy rad-as-fuck, museum quality prints of some of my work. The first series of prints is available now, and they will be adding additional prints every month or so.
Here is some information regarding the first set of prints.
*Each print is Limited to 200.
*Each Print is hand signed and numbered by...ME.
*Prints range in size from 12 x 22 to 17 x 22
*They are printed with archival inks on velvet fine art rag.
*They are dope.
*They will give you powers you can only dream about, like the power to frame something and put it on your wall and bask in happiness.
*They will help you get straight A's.
*Unlike Bunnywith, they will hug you back.

GO CHECK THEM SHITS OUT HERES!!!!

Dr. Romanelli x Alex Pardee Part 2: Secret of the Ooze

ONLINE STORE FINALLY OPEN FOR BIZNASS

So, even though i dont update this blog as much as i would like to, i still seem to be updating my LIFE, which is awesome. And, even though it took me 2 failed attempts and over a year to do so, i finally got my online store workin so you can now get a bunch of stuff that was NEVER EVER previously available unless you ran into me randomly when i was crying on the side of the road.
so yah, check it out, theres like a TON of shiz on there, and expect us to restock frequently because now, i have HELP.

GO TO
ZEROFRIENDS.COM

OR
CLICK HERE TO SHOP TILL YOU POP!

Speedy Gonzalez, Speedy GonzWalrus

Painting the Walrus on my Street Machine display in SD, CA.
Cardboard City bitch.

UPPER PLAYGROUND X ALEX PARDEE X STREET MACHINE

I got asked by Upper PLayground to go and create a window display for a store called STREET MACHINE, in San Diego. So i gathered up my crew of misfits, Viceroy Pierce, FloppyDonkey, and Darren S-Cott, and we drove a bajillion miles to perfect 70 degree weather and knocked it out.
Here are the photos of Me and my ZeroFriends crew building the FUN.
Enjoy.

LIES FOR THE LIARS

OFFICIAL COVER FOR THE NEW "USED" CD, "LIES FOR THE LIARS", IN STORES MAY 22TH!! (The 22th is right after the 21rd). More to come...



according to Wikipedia:
"The thing on the album is Chadam which is a charcter created by Alex Pardee. Alex had done the artwork for In Love and Death and also for Berth."

...informative.

CHADAM LIVES

The Bird & The Worm

So, the new USED ball has begun rolling. And hopefully, it will only stop to FUCK SHIT UP, take a drink of awesome and get right back to rolling. it started with a photo i took appearing on AOL music. That was a weird feeling.
Then...
The first single, THE BIRD & THE WORM, got released on iTunes. I did the photography/design for the single. As well as thousands of other USED-related things which i will be releasing periodically as i am told its ok by scary corporate people who get mad that you might see something that might generate interest before they say its ok to generate interest.
here:

FATTOO

Viceroy Pierce, a good friend and spiritual guide to the stars (he told Bruce Willis to do a 4th Die Hard movie!) recently designed and got the greatest tattoo known to man (AFTER we evolved from cavemen. Those Geico guys have some dope stomach tattoos). Check it, and awe.

1000 years after Josh Grobin

Its good to know that i have A THOUSAND YEARS to drink my lemonade...rad.

TOPR THE WORLD

A week ago, i put my overwhelming stage fright aside (and a vomit-pail beside me) and painted on stage during Top R's show at Club 6 in SF. i thought i lost weight recently, but that last picture looks more bloated than a beached narwahl. weak.