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Alec Sarkas

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Greek American visual artist who enjoys music. linktr.ee/alecsarkas Alt for profile: self portrait photo in front of a lake in Ioannina, Greece. I’ve got a mustache and wearing glasses w/clear frames + trucker hat. Alt for banner: photo of Parthenon by me.

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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
My illustrations lately shifted toward action scenes than stationary characters. Here’s one I did this past Summer—a redo of a previous ill. I did of a Stormtrooper that appears in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. #ImperialPatrolTrooper #PartolTrooper #Stormtrooper #StarWars #HanSolo #Qira #AStarWarsStory
Graphic of a vector illustration by me, Alec A. Sarkas showing an Imperial Patrol Trooper in hot pursuit of Han and his stolen speeder. The Trooper is shown in the foreground at a three-quarters view from the shoulders up leaning forward on his bike (out of view) shouting, “PULL OVER!” in a cartoon balloon. The top part of the graphic shows the chase from afar with only the silhouettes of Han in his speeder with Qi’ra and the Trooper on his bike with the noise spelled out in the letters, “WEERHRRR!!!” lettered very sharply in a wide style. Smoke is in the background, lines show the extreme speed of the chase and fires are spurting out from their engines. Smoke is also in the background in front of the closeup Trooper. The Trooper’s armor looks solid. The helmet has builtin goggles, a frowning “mouth” with “teeth” and what looks to be a breathing apparatus along the bottom and to the front chin area. There’s also an extra front panel on the forehead area. There are lines following the hemet showing sheer speed the Trooper is going. My signature is in cursive along the bottom center, “Alec A. Sarkas," above the Trooper's chest. The Trooper is illustrated in a cartoon-like style with bold and thin lines looking menacing. I used a 12-inch Imperial Patrol Trooper plastic toy doll and two die cast vehicles from the ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ era as model sources and looked at a key scene from the movie for inspiration. The original pencil sketch (not shown) and Trooper vector artwork were completed both on July 6, 2021 but completely overhauled into a brand-new action scene illustration on June 20, 2026, updated the next day and again on June 22, 2026.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
K-2SO ill. by me I recently redid this past summer and posted on my Galactic Countdown tumblr. I started experimenting with doing my own handcrafted text instead of using fonts and I am not done… #illustration #RogueOne #AStarWarsStory #Andor #K-2SO #graffiti #VectorArt #SecurityDroid #CassianSaidSo
Vector portrait illustration of K-2SO by me, Alec A. Sarkas. Kay is looking in front of him toward the left. This is a three-quarters view. His coverings are reflective with a cold background that reflects on his sides. I used a K-2SO jumbo Big-Figs toy as a model for the original pencil sketch (not shown, completed 5/12/20) which I used as a template for the vector art done originally May 12, 2020 and remade June 7, 2026. My signature is in cursive across Kay's chest (to the right-hand side), “Alec A. Sarkas.” The name 'K-2SO" appears at the top of the graphic in graffiti-like letters illustrated, again, by me. There are paint drips dropping down from each letter or number.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I made a new Reddit community for Madonna fans. This one is for everybody. Come join the party and let's make this something to remember. #Madonna #Who'sThatGirl #NikkiFinn #Reddit #MLVC #QueenOfPop #MadonnaFanart #80s #DanceMusic #GayIcon #BoyToy #MaterialGirl #LuckyStar #LikeAVirgin #TrueBlue #EDM
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From the MLVC community on Reddit: Madonna as Nikki Finn illustration
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I drew this 6 years ago. I re-illustrated it today. HBD M! #madonna #luckystar #alecsarkas #drawing #illustration #graffiti #design #80s #madonna-thefirstalbum #dancemusic #vectorartwork #fanart #graphicdesign #handlettering #neon #hotpink #electricblue #purplelipstick #blueeyeshadow #platinumblond
Vector graphic of my Madonna illustration. It is a reinterpretation of her first album which I re-titled 'Lucky Star.' I drew a simple pencil line drawing of Madonna back on July 30, 2020 in a sketchbook using the back cover of her debut album—U.S. release—as a source image (which I changed around), used my drawing as a template and completed the vector artwork for this most recent iteration today: Sunday, August 16, 2026. The text "MADONNA" is on the left side in graffiti style along with "LUCKY" on the other side with a 5-pointed star. My signature appears on the bottom right-hand corner, Alec A. Sarkas, in cursive across M's bare left shoulder. Madonna's first album cover was going to look a lot different than the one we are used to seeing in the U.S. First off, the title was going to be 'Lucky Star,' named after the same song that starts the album. Martin Burgoyne—who did the art design for M's "Burning Up" twelve inch single—took photos of Madonna clad only in a white cloth. The direction was to have sex appeal. M scrapped that idea and design. Gary Heery was the photographer for the debut with Carin Goldberg doing the art direction. The focus was M's fashion sense and those rubber bracelets, focusing in on her face on the front and back cover with only the inner sleeve having a sexier approach (M's bellybutton is in full view). The CD booklet (released much later than the LP and cassette tape) also has another photo of M focused in on her face, this time biting down on the metal choker chain around her neck. The inner sleeve art was only black-and-white. The cover photo does look black-and-white at first glance, but the red color used for the O's album title and artist (repeated twice at each end) on the cover is also used sparingly on the photo as well, giving it a very slight mezzo tint—the classic iconic look of the album M was said to be after. What I for this illustration is combine the 2 looks and added graffiti—paying homage to the '80s NYC music scene.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I reset my Madonna countdown on Tumblr to her next upcoming birthday, which is only a month from now. I reposted my take on the iconic Herb Ritts ‘True Blue’ album cover. Enjoy. #madonna #mlvc #madonnalouisveronicaciccone #tumblr #madonnafanart #vectorillustration #trueblue #the80s #madonnacountdown
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💬 0  🔁 0  ❤️ 0 · 30 days until Madonna’s birthday.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I'm proud of these illustrations I've made. Everything you see here was crafted by me and made with love. I draw with pencil on paper first then build vector art on top of that, one click at a time. Find these and more of my artwork at www.tumblr.com/galacticcountdown. #thisistheway #graphicdesign
Vector portrait illustration of Moff Gideon by me, Alec A. Sarkas. I used a Star Wars Retro Collection mini-action figure from The Mandalorian TV series as a model for the pencil drawing back in 2021 (not shown) which I used as a base template and the illustration (here) has been updated on May 18, 2026 since 2021. I also looked at the photo on the figure’s cardback as a guide for detailed features. I rewatched my Blu-ray copy of the series to observe how Gideon looks in addition. I kept this simple, like an animated cartoon with bold lines and edges. Moff has a sphinx-like expression with hair that seems pulled back and a mustache. He has wrinkles on his face. His uniform is menacing and dark and what looks like a cape behind him. My signature is at the bottom written in cursive across the Moff’s chest. The background is plain, hot and reflected onto Moff Gideon. This character is in the image of the actor who portrays him in The Mandalorian, Giancarlo Esposito.Vector portrait illustration of Cara Dune by me, Alec A. Sarkas. Cara Dune is looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is worn longer on her right and drops down on her face past her chin, shorter on the left side of her head. It's pulled back on the left side in a braid which is partially in view as well as some of her ear. Her outfit looks very much like that of an American football player and there are solid parts worn as armor. Her shoulder pads and chest plate are partially in view. The background is plain and cold, reflected onto her sides, face and hair. A Rebellion symbol is tattooed on her left cheek below her eye. She looks tough and pretty. I used bold lines and made this character look more like a TV cartoon character. I used a Star Wars: The Vintage Collection mini-action figure from The Mandalorian TV series as a model for the pencil drawing (not shown). I also used the cardback of the figure for reference and re-watched the first season series on Blu-ray to see how the character moves and carries herself to complete the vector artwork. My signature appears along the bottom of the graphic, above the chest plate in cursive. I originally completed a version of this illustration on July 23, 2021. I salvaged the majority of the vector art from it but redid most all of this illustration on May 20, 2026 with a slight revision/update May 21, 2026.Vector portrait illustration of the Mandalorian by me, Alec A. Sarkas. Mando is looking at the viewer through his helmet which is mirror-like and very reflective. He’s able to see through a T-shaped viewer. His uniform is covering his body in full with tough armor parts on it. The chest plate and shoulder guards are in partial view. There’s a material cape tucked into the top of the chest plate. The background is warm and plain, reflected onto his sides including his helmet. I based this version of The Mandalorian from the original Star Wars Retro Collection mini-action figure and the cardback it comes with (for details) from the TV series. I did the original pencil sketch on May 6, 2021 of Mando along with the vector artwork the day after that. I completely revamped that illustration on May 24, 2026. My signature is in cursive across Mando’s chest (centered), “Alec A. Sarkas.”Vector portrait illustration of a younger Han Solo by me, Alec A. Sarkas. Solo is looking directly at the viewer with his flyer jacket against a warm background that reflects on his sides. He has a hint of a half smile. His eyebrows are full and his hair is cut short but wavy. I used an action figure as a model for my original pencil sketch (not shown) which I used as a template for the vector art. Both were completed July 12, 2021 and remade/updated on May 27, 2026. This image of Han Solo is in the image of the actor Alden Ehrenreich as seen in the movie ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ I re-watched my copy of the movie on Blu-ray Disc for visual cues to how his character should look. I also listened to the soundtrack for inspiration. I made this character look somewhat cartoon-like with bold lines, minimum details. My signature is in cursive across Solo’s chest (centered), “Alec A. Sarkas.”
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
What made you gay?
Graphic of my illustration of Sade Adu from the musical group Sade with only her eyes, nose and lips showing. My signature appears on the bottom, Alec A. Sarkas ‘24.Graphic of my illustration of Tina Turner with only her eyes, nose and lips showing. My signature appears on the bottom, Alec A. Sarkas ‘24.Graphic of my illustration of Jody Watley with only her eyes, nose and lips showing. My signature appears on the bottom, Alec A. Sarkas ‘24.Graphic of my illustration of Madonna with only her eyes, nose and lips showing. My signature appears on the bottom, Alec A. Sarkas ‘24.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Whoever reads this and for the love of humanity, please stop using artificial intelligence. Feed an artist, not a beast. I started focusing on making my own illustrations for many reasons about 6 years ago and one was the concern about what AI would do to the art world and artists like myself. >>ALT
I originally made this illustration at the beginning of May 2020. It's a Scout Trooper from Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi. I modified it a bit and added my signature today specifically for my Bluesky social account. I want to show (here) the illustration I was thinking of when referencing what I'm talking about. I made a pencil sketch (not shown) of a Scout Trooper in one of my sketch books on May 1, 2020. I used a Big-Figs toy of a Scout Trooper (that I own) as my model. I scanned that sketch of mine and used it as a template to create the vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator CS. I own a copy of the application. I bought it with my own hard-earned money and make good use of it on my PowerMac G4. Again, I bought that Mac with my own money. The pencil sketch is small and light, but I knew I had something I could turn into a good vector illustration and that I did. The Scout Trooper has his helmet on and is facing to his right side. So, there's a three-quarters view of his helmet which has a builtin visor and goggles. His uniformed body is facing us. His armor is smooth and his under armor of a lighter material that's made to move. There's some sort of apparatus at the front of his mouth on his helmet which might help him to breath and communicate with others. My signature is in cursive on top of his chest plate and at the bottom of the graphic. I used this illustration for a number of projects; one of them being a RetroButtonPin I made and sold on my Etsy store. This illustration might be digital but it also lives on outside of that realm on paper. Thank you if you made it this far in my description! I know there might not be a soul who reads this but there's self satisfaction in expressing what I feel. I must stress how incredibly dangerous AI has been, gotten and will continue to be. It's not only taking away jobs and artist's livelihood but it's also the cause of death for innocent people who have died by suicide using AI chat applications. Please DO NOT use AI! ty
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Revenge was had yesterday, today the Jedi have returned and so have I with another illustration to celebrate this Star Wars holiday. #returnofthe6th
Vector illustration for RETURN OF THE 6TH with a holiday logo I designed on top. The portrait I did of Leia as Jabba's prisoner is taking up most of the space. Leia's dressed as a slave dancer. Her outfit sparkles and Leia's hair is pulled back into a large braid which is partially visible here. I signed this piece of fun art at the bottom in cursive, Alec A. Sarkas. Note: I used a mini-action figure from The Power Of The Force (II) line as my source and crafted the logo from the original Return Of The Jedi film promotions.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Jedi, you've had your turn. #revengeofthefifth
Vector illustration for REVENGE OF THE FIFTH holiday with the title logo on top and a menacing Darth Maul in the foreground. Fire illuminates behind him and the artist's signature (me!) is just below his chin and in cursive: Alec A. Sarkas. I used a Star Wars Retro Collection action figure of Maul as the model for my illustration of the character. I took the liberty to change how he looks. I made him younger version than in 'The Phantom Menace' and his horns aren't spiky at all.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Happy Star Wars Day! #k2so #starwarsday
Vector illustration for Star Wars Day (that's today!) with K-2SO's head fit into the space of the 'O' in MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU created by the artist (that's me!) Alec A. Sarkas, who's signature appears in cursive on the K's chest.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Wishing @jodywatley.bsky.social a very happy birthday. Here’s an illustration I made in appreciation of lovely music icon Jody Watley. #JodyWatley #illustration #GraphicDesign #music #MusicIllustration #RealLove #LargerThanLife #DanceMusic #R&B #DancePop #NewJackSwing #NewJack #Swingbeat #ClubMusic
Illustration of Jody Watley’s face circa 1989. The style is simplified and shows elements of her eyes, nose and lips set against a light background. It’s signed “Alec A. Sarkas ‘25” by me, the artist on the bottom.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
For Alex and anyone fed up with this administration. #FUCKICE
Graphic of the words "FUCK ICE" in large, bold text completely designed by Alec A. Sarkas.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
A tribute to Renée and for all Americans going through it right now. Fight the Good fight. #BeGood
A symbol of distress: a graphic of an American flag turned upside down created by the artist, Alec A. Sarkas.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR! #HappyNewYear #GraphicDesign #AlecSarkas #VectorArtwork #Vectornator
Graphic of the numbers 2026 displayed in various fonts which were designed by the artist, Alec Sarkas. The first 2 is long, the 0 is also long, but smaller, the second 2 is smooth and light in a dark circle and the 6 is stylized with pointy edges.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
We are knee deep into the holidays and I get that. Enjoy 25% off my Etsy shop, now through January 1, 2026: retrobuttonpins.etsy.com
Photo of a Dale Mighty RetroButtonPin made by me, Alec A. Sarkas. The pin, featuring 80s hair and a mustache—all on a great looking man, is attached onto a pair of acid washed shorts (vintage and mine) and it’s on sale now at 25% off until January 1st, 2026. Happy holidays!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
My Star Wars #pins are history for now but this original #badge I illustrated and made is on sale until midnight. Use code EXTRA20 at checkout to save even more: retrobuttonpins.etsy.com/listing/1877... #stache #mustache #dalemighty #80s #illustration #male #man #guy #human Check out the alt text!
Photo of a Retro Button Pin which was illustrated, designed and made by Alec A. Sarkas (me). It’s pinned to a sweatshirt with a drawstring to the left of it. All are in sunlight and there are shadows. The badge/button/pin contains a portrait illustration of a character I’ve named Dale Mighty. He has longish hair which is parted to the side, dark eyebrows and light eyes. He sports a mustache here. There’s a horizon in the background as well as a round object in the upper right. My signature appears in the lower right, just above the horizon. I’m most proud of this pin because it’s 100% original and from my imagination. I’ve been thinking about this character for a very, very long time. I would sketch out different scenarios of this character in my spare time. He’s looked different over the years. I settled on this version of Dale more recently. Thanks for reading this and consider supporting an artist like me by purchasing this pin from my store. It is Giving Tuesday after all. :)
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
I did a quick update on my Madonna Countdown… Happy release day for Madonna’s Bedtime Stories + The Untold Chapter album! www.tumblr.com/madonnacount... #MADONNA #BEDTIMESTORIES #THEUNTOLDCHAPTER
Graphic showing the text, styled like the album: MADONNA - BEDTIME STORIES + THE UNTOLD CHAPTER
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
All my retro button pins on Etsy are 25% off today through to December 2. Cyber week is here! Totally miss the ‘80s? Fear no more… retrobuttonpins.etsy.com #StarWars #BattleDroid #ScoutTrooper #BikerScout #Retro #ButtonPins #ReturnOfTheJedi #EmpireStrikesBack #80s #CyberWeek #80sFashion #StarWarsFan
3 retro button pins I designed and made attached onto my jean jacket. From left to right there’s a Battle Droid, IG-88 and a Scout Trooper. All these here are available on my Etsy shop. Follow the link in this post. Thank you!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
This is the first subreddit I made. The subreddit is for CD-Texts: Compacts Discs that include text that can be displayed on players that support the technology. Please feel free to post your CDs that have text on the subreddit. Enjoy! #cdtext #cd-text #cd #compactdiscs #NiallHoran #OneDirection #1D
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From the CDtext community on Reddit: Niall Horan’s Flicker: Deluxe Edition CD has Text
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Check it out… I’m thrilled with this album! #madonna #veronicaelectronica #CompactDisc
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💬 0  🔁 1  ❤️ 0 · Look what arrived! I’m listening to it right now, for the first time, on a CD/clock radio. Dreams do come true for Madonna fans. Wow!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
May your Mando Monday be fantastic! #MandoMonday #TheMandalorian #Monday #StarWarsTheMandalorian #Mando
Vector illustration of the Mandalorian, a.k.a. “Mando”, by Alec Sarkas. Mando is seen from a left side profile. The words “MANDO MONDAY” are in the background, playfully placed surrounding Mando and it’s signed by the artist in cursive along the right side, “Alec A. Sarkas”. Artist’s statement: I did a pencil sketch (not shown) of the Mandalorian last week using a Retro Collection action figure as my visual source. I drew Mando much like a previous illustration I did of him: simple and muscular. I wanted to stay away from realism with this iteration of Mando. Mondays can be rough. I want to invoke a fantasy world that fans of The Manadorian can enjoy. I used my drawing as a template and completed the illustration using Macromedia FreeHand MX today.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
My Madonna Countdown tumblr has been reset! We are only 28 days away from 'Veronica Electronica' getting a clear vinyl and CD release. Go check out my latest illustration of the Queen of Pop… #VeronicaElectronica #MadonnaCountdown #Madonna #RayOfLight #tumblr #illustration
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💬 0  🔁 0  ❤️ 0 · 28 days until Madonna's 'Veronica Electronica' is released on clear vinyl and CD!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
The movie, the soundtrack, the world tour… 'Who's That Girl' and Madonna made the summer of 1987 an unforgettable one. There was no question about it! #MadonnaMonday #Madonna #NikkiFinn
Vector illustration of Madonna as Nikki Finn from the movie 'Who's That Girl'. The source photo for this illustration is from the motion picture soundtrack album cover. The cover shows most of her face, but the right side of the photo is cropped off for effect. I had to imagine what the rest of the photo looked like. I drew a pencil drawing of it first (not shown) on February 14, 2021 and completed the vector art the day after. I updated it today (August 18, 2025) with my signature, displayed in cursive on the bottom right-hand corner, "Alec A. Sarkas".
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Wishing the Queen of Pop a very happy birthday. Happy birthday, Madonna! #Madonna #QueenOfPop #HappyBirthdayMadonna
Vector illustration I did of Madonna's face. The original pencil drawing I did of it (not shown) and illustration was made last year (2024). I have updated it since with this version. I used macromedia FREEHAND 10 to do the vector art. I used the cover of the "Borderline" U.S. 7-inch single as a source. This illustration is stylized to look very 1980's and shows only her eyes, nose, mouth with a bit of her shoulder showing. She's looking directly at the viewer and it's signed by me, the artist, in cursive, "Alec A. Sarkas" on top of her shoulder in the right-hand corner.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
"Holiday! Celebrate!" We are more than halfway through the week! #Madonna #Holiday #Wednesday
Vector illustration of Madonna showing just her eyes, nose and mouth. The original illustration I did of this (pencil drawing, too, not shown) was completed in 2023. I modified this illustration. The source photo of this comes from the "Holiday" 12-inch single cover, which is an import. The illustration is signed by the artist in the righthand corner, "Alec A. Sarkas".
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Have a very "True Blue" Tuesday! #Madonna #TrueBlue #Tuesday
Illustration I did of Madonna's 'True Blue' album cover. I originally completed the pencil drawing of it (not shown) and then vector illustration in 2020 but have modified it today, August 12, 2025. It's a simplified illustration of the original Herb Ritts' photo of Madonna. It's signed by myself in the lower righthand corner in cursive, "Alec A. Sarkas".
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Happy Madonna Monday! #MadonnaMonday
Vector illustration showing only the eyes, nose and mouth of Madonna, who is looking directly at the viewer. It’s signed by the artist, “Alec A. Sarkas ‘24”. I used the back cover of the Queen of Pop’s first album as a source. I made a pencil drawing of it first (not shown) and used my drawing as a template for the vector artwork.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Here’s an action figure I have that I picked up only recently from a small shop. It’s Princess Leia Organa from ‘Return Of The Jedi’. It’s original and from 1984. I stopped collecting figures at that point because I was 14. It’s missing all the accessories but I am thrilled to have it! #StarWarsToys
Photo of my left hand holding an original Leia action figure. It was taken outdoors with my hand and the figure in sunlight. The background shows greenery which is blurred out.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Target practice? I’m not worried. But maybe get the pin you want before my #Stormtrooper gets lucky: www.etsy.com/shop/RetroBu...
Photo of my Stormtrooper not hitting a Biker Scout (Scout Trooper), IG-88, Royal Guard, Dale Mighty and Battle Droid pin. No wonder the Rebels won!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Look what my #AT-AT missed stomping on. Walkers are terrifying but clunky. Lucky for you, you can snag any one of these buttons on my Etsy. Get ‘em before my AT-AT does! www.etsy.com/shop/RetroBu...
Photo of my AT-AT which just missed stomping on my Retro Button Pins. Whew! Buttons not crushed are a Battle Droid, a Scout Trooper (Biker Scout), a Royal Guard, an IG-88 and a Dale Mighty button. Each button spared are on a wooden floor with an All Terrain Walker’s foot right by them. May the Force be with you, not on you!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
I made this little guy out of a pizza box years ago. I was tearing down a pizza box and the way it looked I thought it looked like a guy. All I had to do was draw a face on him. I hope this makes whoever spots this smile like it makes me smile. I love this little guy! #arts #crafts #paper #cardboard
Photo of a cardboard figure I made that’s very simple. It’s a long strip of cardboard bent at the bottom and there are hands made from the curly paper torn from the side. I drew a smiley face on it where the head is with marker. It’s leaning against a lantern and in sunlight.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Listening to this awesome #CDsingle from #DepecheMode which includes the original cover version of #Route66, a personal favorite of mine. This disc, numbered 21, continues the 3 CD single box sets that preceded it in the U.S. I love it, even if it’s a Digipak and isn’t printed with fluorescent ink.
Photo of my left hand holding the Digipak CD Package of the Depeche Mode single for “Behind The Wheel” in sunlight. Shadows are cast behind it on a carpet. The single cover is designed nicely with text and a megaphone graphic done by T&CP Assoc. The 7 tracks are listed on the front cover. “Behind The Wheel” versions include the Remix, Shep Pettibone Remix, Beatmasters Mix and L.P. Mix along with the original version of “Route 66” and the Beatmasters Mix plus Casualty Mix of that B-side.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Here’s my #CassianAndor action figure, ready for battle!
Photo of my 3 and 3/4ths Cassian action figure with sunlight coming in. The figure is holding a blaster. This was released during the film ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
I’ve lost track of when I got this but came across it randomly in my collection of figures. It’s Princess Leia Organa with her hood down and up. The articulation is superb even if her rubbery skirt restricts it some. Gosh, I miss Carrie so much but I’m glad I was around when she was. #StarWars #toys
Princess Leia action figure with her hood down, indoors with the sun shining in.Leia with her hood up, holding her blaster down.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I am so happy there’s a local station that plays episodes of the #SuperFriends almost everyday and even in the middle of the night. Here’s the original lineup from the cartoon series, released in 1973, in their most recent depiction that I own. #Superman #WonderWoman #Batman #Aquaman #actionfigures
Photo of 4 DC action figures of the Justice League made by Spin Master standing upright on my kitchen table. They are in focus from left to right: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman. All are in some sort of action pose. These 4 figures are from a 6-pack released in 2022. The background is blurred yet shows table mats, a fridge, a glass Coke bottle, and a display unit.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Super important to do! Click on the link Lynda provides and follow the steps to get in touch with your fellow congressmen. I sent emails.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
I know this cover song initially from Olivia Newton-John but out right now is @belindacarlisle.bsky.social’s lovely take on it. #BelindaCarlisle #Icon
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The Air That I Breathe
Listen to The Air That I Breathe by Belinda Carlisle #np on #SoundCloud
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Playing this CD by #JoyDivision. It’s ’Substance’, the first album of theirs I bought. I knew #NewOrder had an album with the same name when it was released in ‘88 but it was my cousin that told me when we were both summer vacationing in Greece that New Order, Joy Division, and #Warsaw were related.
Photo of my CD copy of the Joy Division album ‘Substance’. This compilation edition was released in 1992 and seems to be an import (not made in the U.S.). It’s in a standard jewel case with the cover facing forward. It’s standing upright, focused on my kitchen table. The booklet is in it the correct way (I think) which makes the cover turn sideways. So, I have it with the spine of the CD on top. This is an alternate cover to the original release. It has a large, stylized ‘S’ on it and within it the text “JOY DIVISION” and “1977–1980”. Surprisingly, I found it at a great price at a local shop. Maybe they didn’t know the rarity of it? I don’t know if it is rare but it’s super valuable to me!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Here’s a #podcast episode I made and just published. You should check this out if you’re a fan of original #StarWarsActionFigures or #R5D4. Thanks for tuning into #AllWeHaveAreToys! This link takes you to #Spotify:
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Original R5-D4 Action Figure
ALL WE HAVE ARE TOYS · Episode
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Indulging myself with this album by #RickAstley on #CompactDisc. I bought the #NeverGonnaGiveYouUp 12-inch single pretty early on and love every mix of that brilliant song on it but I only more recently bought the album it appears on before I saw him live in concert with a friend. I was star-struck!
Photo of my left hand holding the first Rick Astley album on CD above my kitchen table. Table mats are on my table with a glass Coke bottle and napkins in a holder visible. The album is a standard jewel case. A Rick Astley logo design is on the cover with a nice portrait photo of the singer dressed in a suit jacket with no tie. The album title ‘Whenever You Need Somebody’ is set in smaller text on the bottom part of the cover which is the first page of the housed CD booklet that’s stapled together.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
I just read the news that #TaylorSwift now owns all her own music as I’m up late on a Friday night listening to my copy of #SpeakNowTaylor’sVersion. Bravo to Taylor! The single #Mean was what made me a fan of hers because of its message. #Pittsburgh is my “big ole city”. What’s yours? #KindnessRocks
Photo of my CD copy of Taylor Swift’s album called “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” with the cover face up. The clear double CD jewel box is lying flat on my dishwasher that has a wooden surface on top of it. The cover art has no text on it: it’s a photo of Taylor, taken by Beth Garrabrant with Taylor Swift serving as Art Director. She’s looking over her bare shoulder in what appears to be a fancy dress. She’s looking directly at the viewer/camera with an inquisitive look and has long, wavy hair.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
I’m up early listening to this, one of my favorite @bananaramaofficial.bsky.social albums on #CompactDisc. It’s #PopLife, the last studio album of my favorite group as a trio. #SaraDallin, #KerenWoodward, and #JacquiOSullivan lay down the signature unison vocals that makes Bananarama sound so sweet!
Photo of my first U.S. issue of Bananarama’s “Pop Life” on CD. The standard jewel case is on my kitchen table with the cover facing up. The group is photographed by Ellen Von Unworth with a design by Andrew Biscomb & Peter Barrett.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
I paused a frame off the #NewOrder video for “Round & round” from my #VCR and drew #ElaineIrwin back in 1991. I was in college. Pausing then #drawing from a still off a VHS tape was not easy. The VCR would stop the tape after a few minutes and I’d have to find the same frame all over again. #artwork
Photo of a drawing I did of supermodel Elaine Irwin from the New Order video, “Round & round.” It’s pencil on manila colored paper. She has a half smile and is looking to her left. It’s signed by me (the artist), Alec ‘91. I’m huge into recycling and using all materials around me: even when I was 21 years old! So, back then I took a bunch of stray manila papers, cut, tore, and stapled them together. What you see here is the first page. This was done during my downtime in 1991. It was something to do. I never continued with the project, so I have a bunch of paper left to draw whatever I want on them. Digital technology is great but whatever artwork we do on computers, phones, tablets, etc. will not last. All digital files will eventually be lost forever as technology moves on to the next phase. That’s why I draw everything I do for myself on paper first. Those drawings I do on paper will last and be around for future generations to look back and wonder what life was like in, let’s say, the year 1991.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Freshly #unboxed this week there’s my #JoPolniaczek 8-inch #actionfigure from #theFactsofLife TV series made by #Mego. She completes the set of 3 that were released in 2018. The character is a tough, independent yet caring teen who was introduced in the 2nd season played brilliantly by #NancyMcKeon.
Photo of my Facts of Life Jo action figure. The figure wears a traditional all-girls school uniform, casually. Her long tie is loosened. She’s carrying a composition book and smiling.Photo of my Jo Polniaczeck action figure posed so that it looks like she’s saying hello. Her composition book is in the foreground.Photo of my Jo action figure standing on my kitchen table. She’s in a wide stance and has long (painted on) socks that come up to almost her knees. Very retro!
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Up late at night listening to this CD I bought long ago. It’s k.d. lang’s brilliant #Ingénue released by Sire Records Company back in 1992. k.d. lang’s voice is a favorite of mine: so soothing, so beautiful. The singles “Miss Chatelaine” and “Constant Craving” appear on this album. I love them both!
Photo of k.d. lang’s Ingénue CD jewel case’s front cover laid flat on my kitchen table top.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
I’m playing this #CompactDisc by the infamous #DuranDuran, a musical group that shaped a better part of my teens with their music and videos. Believe it or not, I couldn’t make heads or tails of this compilation album when I was 19. Called #Decade, it sort of confused me. Was it a new studio album?
Photo of the front cover of the Duran compilation album, set in the CD jewel case.Photo of the back cover of the Duran compilation album, set in the CD jewel case.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Cued up #StarWars: #Andor on Blu-ray and starting with episode 1 called “Kassa” from the complete first season. I’m lucky enough to own this 3-disc set in SteelBook packaging. Physical media rules! Illustration on the cover is by #AttilaSzarka.
Photo of my copy of Star Wars: Andor - The Complete First Season Blu-ray 3-disc SteelBook set standing upright on my kitchen table. The front cover features an illustration of Cassian Andor holding a blaster in his right hand with a Rebel Alliance logo on top of the character along with the title “STAR WARS: ANDOR - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON” in white (light). He has a beard, dark, longish hair and leather coat with the hood down. The background shows TIE fighters in the sky, what looks to be Walkers and other spaceships around, near the ground. A sun is in the far distance, positioned behind Cassian’s head, neck, and back.
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
You’ll love this playlist if you’re a #GenXer like myself. I designed the cover art for the playlist, too! The #70s were a great time to grow up in: so much creativity, awesome toys, and lots of hair! I was not a fan of bell bottom pants though. I remember trying to cuff hand-me-down jeans as a kid.
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The Seventies
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Alec Sarkas @alecsarkas.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Now spinning this sweet #CompactDisc from 1999 and making spaghetti at dinner time. It’s ‘Trio II’ which includes #EmmylouHarris, @lindaronstadtmusic.bsky.social, and @realdollyparton.bsky.social. A great combination of 3 great voices in music.
Photo of the front of the CD jewel case of the album ‘Trio two’ on a kitchen table. There’s a crack on the upper right hand corner of the case plastic cover. It’s a used CD. I always buy used before new, if possible. The front cover art has old photos of each performer from their childhoods.
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