Design and Art by Alexander Sloves. I am a designer who dabbles in illustration. www.slov.esTumblr (3.0; @slovesdesign)http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/<p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/235b17ca42a6508c8ab55d026f40bb08/tumblr_inline_mmjhvzCErg1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/7cc3e6bc15e5944b33aee9f750624453/tumblr_inline_mmjhw8dRHN1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p></p> <p>My Society6 shop is now open.</p> <p>You can buy prints of stuff from this blog as well as t-shirts, tote bags, and more. </p> <p><a href="http://society6.com/Sloves">http://society6.com/Sloves</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/50019369121http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/50019369121Thu, 09 May 2013 11:34:00 -0500supermanbatmansociety6graphic designillustration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/de1a530a08ddbd6ecc9ee0d2d7d082ef/tumblr_mlicc1zwYp1ruyuvdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>For Superman’s 75th birthday, I drew the big 3 as they first appeared.</p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/48358441099http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/48358441099Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0500supermanbatmanwonder womangolden agedc comicsjerry siegeljoe shuster<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/37ed81ec376cb72228d5bc5b96a3ecab/tumblr_mf1gr7l9Fc1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I’m very excited for Man of Steel.</p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/37927280303http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/37927280303Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:54:42 -0600man of steelsupermanhenry cavilldc comicsmovies<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdeqls9HVi1ruyuvdo1_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdeqls9HVi1ruyuvdo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdeqls9HVi1ruyuvdo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>The ninth, tenth, and eleventh doctors. One through eight coming soon. </p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/35637638220http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/35637638220Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:30:00 -0600Christopher EcclestonDavid TennantDoctor WhoMatt Smithfanartthe doctorTelevision<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcnv6lHACi1ruyuvdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Superman in his New 52 Action Comics costume drawn in a retro/Joe Shuster style.</p> <p>My Site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/34567959615http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/34567959615Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:32:00 -0500action comicscomicsdcnew 52shustersupermanfanart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mawta4YFr31ruyuvdo1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><div> <p><em>(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sloves/8025711315/sizes/h/in/photostream/">click here for bigger image</a>)</em></p> <p><em>“Superman has evolved more than the fruit fly. In the 1930s he was just the crime fighter we needed to take on Al Capone and the robber barons. In the forties he defended the home front while brave GIs battled overseas. In the Cold War he stood up taller than ever for his adopted country. For each era he zeroed in on the threats that scared us most, using powers that grew or diminished depending on the need. So did his spectacles, hair style, even his job title. Each generation got the Superman it needed and deserved. Each change offered a Rorschach test of the pulse of that time and its dreams.”</em></p> <p>-Larry Tye, <em>Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero, </em>2012</p> <p>If you know me, you know that I love Superman. A few months ago, I created this <a href="http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22524526422/i-made-a-timeline-of-some-of-supermans-costumes">Superman timeline</a> which included the actors who I felt were most significant in portraying the Man of Steel. However, after reading Larry Tye’s book on the history of Superman, I realized that every actor was significant in some way. This new timeline encompasses all the actors (that I know of) and the years they were active. In order they are:</p> <p><strong>Ray Middleton</strong> (1940) - The first man to appear in public wearing the Superman costume during “Superman Day” at the New York World’s Fair.</p> <p><strong>Kirk Alyn</strong> (1948 - 1950) - The first actor to play Superman in the early serials and <em>Atom Man vs. Superman.</em></p> <p><strong>George Reeves</strong> (1952 - 1958) - Starred in <em>Adventures of Superman</em> in the 50’s.</p> <p><strong>Bob Holiday</strong> (1966) - Portrayed Superman in the Broadway show <em>It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s Superman!</em></p> <p><strong>David Wilson</strong> (1975) - Star of the <a href="http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/28/superman-musical-video/">television adaptation</a> of the broadway play.</p> <p><strong>Christopher Reeve</strong> (1978 - 1987) - Thought by many to be the greatest depiction of Superman ever in Richard Donner’s 1978 film, <em>Superman: The Movie</em>, and it’s 3 sequels.</p> <p><strong>John Haymes Newton</strong> (1988) & <strong>Gerard Christopher</strong> (1989 - 1992) - Both actors were Superboy in the television show of the same name. </p> <p><strong>Dean Cain</strong> (1993 - 1997) - Superman in the TV show <em>Lois and Clark</em>.</p> <p><strong>Tom Welling</strong> (2001 - 2011) - Starred as Clark Kent in the show <em>Smallville</em>, a unique take on the character, in which he never donned the traditional costume (until the last 10 seconds of the final episode) and never went by the name Superman. </p> <p><strong>Brandon Routh</strong> (2006) - Star of <em>Superman Returns</em>, a loose sequel to the Donner films staring Christopher Reeve. </p> <p><strong>Henry Cavill</strong> (2013) - Cavill will become Kal-El in next year’s <em>Man of Steel</em> by Zack Snyder. </p> <p>In short, there have been many different Supermen, each offering something a little different. Though these might be the most significant, there are plenty of other depictions and variations not listed, such as <strong>Johnny Rockwell</strong>’s Superboy in a 50’s pilot that failed to take flight. <strong>Which Superman is your favorite?</strong> </p> <p>Today is Christopher Reeve’s birthday. A perfect day to post this. </p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es/">slov.es</a></p> </div>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/32262798760http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/32262798760Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:22:00 -0500DC comicsbrandon routhchristopher reevecomicscostumeevolutiongeorge reeveshenry cavillinfographickirk alynlarry tyesupermantimelinesuit<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tvybSeHe1ruyuvdo1_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5tvybSeHe1ruyuvdo2_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Adam West Batman and Christian Bale Batman from The Dark Knight Rises.</p> <p>Special thanks to <a href="http://bookofkellz.tumblr.com/">Kelly Leigh Miller</a>. </p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/25379918593http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/25379918593Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:39:00 -0500Adam WestBatmanChristian BaleChristopher NolanDC comicsThe Dark Knight Risessloves<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3t8f37slf1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Dr. Doom.</p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22778851964http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22778851964Thu, 10 May 2012 09:04:15 -0500Dr. Doommarvel comicsvictor von doomcomicsfantastic fourriiiiiiccchhhhhharrrdddddsssssss!!!!!!!!latveria<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3m1va95Rv1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I made a timeline of some of Superman’s costumes from George Reeve, to Henry Cavill from next year’s <em>Man of Steel.</em> </p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22524526422http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22524526422Sun, 06 May 2012 11:59:00 -0500Brandon RouthChristopher ReeveDC comicsGeorge ReevesHenry CavilKal-ElMan of SteelSupermanSuperman ReturnsSuperman: the Movieclark kentcostumefanartinfographicmovietimelinedesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j3mugSEJ1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>My tribute to Superman actor Christopher Reeve.</p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22422174600http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22422174600Fri, 04 May 2012 21:44:54 -0500supermanclark kentkal-elsuperman: the movieman of steelchristopher reevedc comicswarner brosrichard donner<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39dv76nIy1ruyuvdo1_r2_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I made some blueprints for Batman’s Batsuit.</p> <p>See the <a href="http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22019306121/i-made-some-blueprints-for-iron-man-my-site">Iron Man Blueprints</a>. </p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22073687579http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22073687579Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:49:00 -0500batmanthe dark knightthe dark knight risescomicsdcbruce waynewayne enterprisesfanartblueprintsarmorbatman begins<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m37x7v2ezL1ruyuvdo1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I made some blueprints for Iron Man.</p> <p>See the <a href="http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22073687579/i-made-some-blueprints-for-batmans-batsuit-see">Batman Blueprints.</a></p> <p>My site: <a href="http://www.slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22019306121http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/22019306121Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:52:00 -0500armoravengersblueprintscomicsiron manmarvelstark industriestony starkfanart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m301u6Zprp1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>A little something I’ve been working on with Kelly Leigh Miller (<a href="http://bookofkellz.tumblr.com/">@bookofkellz</a>)</p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a> </p> <p>Kelly’s site: <a href="http://kellyleighmiller.com">kellyleighmiller.com</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21729214085http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21729214085Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:51:42 -0500clawboylobstergraphic novelkelly leigh miller<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2zop1Nxob1ruyuvdo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2zop1Nxob1ruyuvdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A T-Shirt design for Allstate’s Mayhem. The words on his face are all of his quotes (such as <em>I’m a teenage girl</em>, <em>I’m a raccoon</em>, <em>I’m your blind spot</em>, etc).</p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21716348809http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21716348809Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:07:00 -0500allstatecar insurancedesignmayhemt-shirtomg becky's not even hot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2yi9z942k1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>An infographic outlining my progress on The Multiverse. </p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21679375844http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21679375844Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:51:00 -0500infographictimelinemultiversedesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y3955ttq1ruyuvdo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y3955ttq1ruyuvdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y3955ttq1ruyuvdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y3955ttq1ruyuvdo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Logo and business cards for the non profit organization City Blossoms.</p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21656623434http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21656623434Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:27:00 -0500logodesignbusiness cardsseed packets<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y32dMBt71ruyuvdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y32dMBt71ruyuvdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y32dMBt71ruyuvdo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2y32dMBt71ruyuvdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Posters from my Multiverse Project.</p> <p>My site: <a href="http://slov.es">slov.es</a></p>http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21656427854http://slovesdesign.tumblr.com/post/21656427854Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:23:00 -0500multiversespaceinfographicdesignuniversemoleculeatomsolar system