ALEX BARBER
Alex draws on everything he can. He does a bit of design here and there and works mostly with comedians and local companies to add a little fun to their logos and branding. He’s dipped his toes in the illustration world and loves making little designs. Him and a few friends make really silly t-shirts and you should check them out at wearskemes.com.
Instagram: @bcn_doodles
Website: bcndoodles.co
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ARTIST Q&A
Born: Rochester, NY
Currently lives: Somerville
Title of artwork: Calvin Rules the World
What’s it about? This is Calvin, he’s a happy-go-lucky fella who a little big for his own good. Piece was made on an iPad using procreate.
Where else can we find your work? Aeronaut Allston!
Where is your favorite public art piece in the area? It changes so much and so often but graffiti alley in central sq rules.
Who is your favorite Boston-area artist to follow?@adam_danielson
What are fall activity are you looking forward to? Give me some apples, baby!
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? Drawing funky stuff on my ipad
What was your top song for 2021? This Year – Mountain Goats
Favorite food spot in in Allston, Brighton or the surrounding area? Jim’s Deli
What have you learned about your creative practice in recent years? it’s NEVER going to be perfect, it might never be good, but keep trying, eventually you’ll find something you like. Also steal, nothing is original.
What is a piece of advice you would give to your past self as a young artist? Have more fun and keep at it.
What is your dream project to work on?A collaborative mural, each day you add something and another artist comes and adds something and you do that until it’s done.
