About Alex Savakis
Alex Savakis specializes in illustrated portraits of inventors, innovators, influencers, pioneers and everyday people. He is located in Concord, California near San Francisco.
His love for portraiture began when he stumbled upon a drawing of a jazz singer. The style of the illustration prompted him to explore portraiture. He continues to make portraits with eye on the people in his life and lesser known yet culturally significant historical individuals.
Self portrait
FAQ
What would your dream project be?
To illustrate a graphic novel of people whose actions and deeds influenced American culture.
Which of your portraits is a personal favorite?
Charles Lathrop Pack. In 1917, he initiated the War Garden movement in the United States. His mission was to inspire Americans to cultivate vegetable gardens and contribute to Europe’s food supply during World War I.
What is the most important feature to capture?
I think two features are important in portraiture, the eyes and mouth. They animate the subject.
Tell us something about you that might surprise or delight us.
I had a letterpress print shop in my attic. I printed cards for Christmas, Halloween and Valentine’s Day and gave them to friends and family.
CLIENTS
PUBLICATIONS
“Greek Festival Foods” It's All Greek To Me, August 2021 Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, authors
“Lime Ridge Open Space” Where We Walk: 100 Illustrated Maps of Wonderful Walks from Around the World, February 2021 Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, authors
“Baklava Recipe, Food Geometry” Uppercase Magazine, Issue 44 January-February-March 2020 Janine Vangool, publisher and editor
“Warren, OH!” They Draw and Travel: 100 Illustrated Maps of American Places, November 2015 Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, authors
“Miss Phyllis’ Success Cranberry Mold” Holiday Savory: 30 Illustrated Holiday Recipes by Artists from Around the World, October 2013 Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, authors
“Gust’s Scrambled Eggs and Egg Cracking Technique” They Draw And Cook: 107 Recipes Illustrated by Artists from Around the World, October 2011 Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, authors
PRESS
Orchids and Onions, Tribune Chronicle. Posted 11 December 2021 https://www.tribtoday.com/opinion/editorials/2021/12/orchids-and-onions-255/
Bender, Samantha. “Mural promotes access to healthy food in Warren.” WKBN. Posted 5 December 2021, 05:23 PM EST https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/mural-promotes-access-to-healthy-food-in-warren/
Coller, Patty. “TNP completes mural installation at local corner store in Warren.” WYTV. Posted 3 December 2021, 11:57 AM EST https://www.wytv.com/news/local-news/community-group-unveils-new-mural-in-warren/
Smith, Raymond L. “The art of healthy living.” Tribune Chronicle. Posted 9 December 2021 https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2021/12/the-art-of-healthy-living/
“Concord’s 5 day Jazz Festival starts Wednesday.”The Pioneer. 3 August 2021 https://pioneerpublishers.com/concords-5-day-jazz-festival-starts-wednesday/
Gray, Andy. “Artist, city native Savakis explores local landmarks”. Tribune Chronicle. Posted 21 November 2016 https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2016/11/artist-city-native-savakis-explores-local-landmarks/
Looking for a custom portrait? Email Alex, alex@alexsavakis.com