Ink, digital. 2012. Originally designed as a band poster, I reworked it for the 6 Years Later exhibition/launch party at No Vacancy, August 2012.
Digital. A book cover illustration for an unpublished novel by Robert Ren, about a newly minted vampire in a post-apocalyptic world, who falls in love with a human to whom he feeds canned cherries.
STRIPES! One of several shirt designs created for D-LUX Denim Brand (New Jersey) in 2009. I was given a lot of freedom and this is an example of the kind of open-ended lines that I like to play with.
Fire can't swim. One of several shirt designs created for D-LUX Denim Brand (New Jersey) in 2009. I'd been sitting on this idea for a few months, while I was taking swim classes at the end of college.
Sleepy Sleepy Octopus (version 1.3) - Gig poster for the band Sleepy Sleepy Octopus. This is a revision on a rejected version, which I liked but which the band felt was too soft and feminine for their sound. Mixed media/Photoshop.
Sleepy Sleepy Octopus gig poster - Final version for Sleepy Sleepy Octopus. They wanted something subtly more masculine, with more movement, but still related to nature--so I drew this up for them.
Salome - Poster for a University Theatre play. The director wanted something in the style of Aubrey Beardsley that would print well on half-sheets. Ink, Photoshop.
In the sound - Original design for Decemberists Loves Threadless contest. Six colors.
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Designs and Illustrations

Poster, book cover, and apparel illustrations and designs, 2009-2012.

Alex Kostiw
Illustrator Chicago, IL