I was born in 1982, i live in northern California. At this point the first thing I think of each morning is creating art, making me very motivated to produce. I am interested in modern art as well as classical painting. I have a particular interest in urban folk art AKA graffiti and Japanese ink art as well as Japanese screen painting. I value the quality of lines in art. I love smoothly flowing lines drawn confidently and accurately as well as hand drawn geometric shapes. I have been drawing my whole life and I was a graffiti artist from about 6th grade up until I finished high school.
I am also a huge mixed martial arts and kickboxing fan( k-1) .I loved Pride Fc more than any other show on earth while it lasted. I have seen every major MMA event for the last decade . I am part native American from the Potawatomi tribe (people of the place of the fire) and part Russian. I was born in a community in Tennessee (AKA the farm) and then moved to California when I was 2 years old and have been here ever since. I spend a fair amount of my time making hip hop and reggae beats. I also love to practice kickboxing techniques in my spare time. I value health (of the world and my family) more than anything I try to stay alkaline and get all my vitamins minerals /nutrients / calories from locally grown organic un processed foods. Alkaline Samurai. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr free counters

Photos of Alkaline Samurai (11)

  • Nosbé (sept.-dec 2011) by Chrixcel
  • turtleduck spotted! by Asja.
  • under the sea by Asja.
  • luckygrowth by Asja.
  • alkaLINES and Noodles Mountain by Asja.
  • underwater by Asja.
  • plan b by Asja.
  • sretni vrt by Asja.
  • gummyfication by Asja.
  • FollowFriday by Asja.
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  • Rain makes everything better by kefir_junkie
  • that day i had a close encounter with my own reflection in a window by Asja.
  • in my old apartment by Asja.
  • black & white kitchen self-portrait by Asja.
  • frames by Asja.
  • up close by Melissa B drawings
  • sentinel by Melissa B drawings
  • Herman Tjeenk Willink by Siegfried Woldhek
  • bears! by Asja.
  • Freemarket poster by kefir_junkie
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Testimonials (4)

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    AMM 2010 says:

    "The Alkaline Samurai does amazingly detailed work; you can tell he pours his heart into his art. His drawings are full of life, vitality, and passion. Spend some time going through his abstractions, your brain will find lovely paths and trails of meticulous detail to follow. His work provides me a beautiful place to get lost."

    25th June, 2009

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    shaire productions says:

    "I'm always inspired by Alkaline's work--meticulous detail, great lines and pure intensity. His photostream is packed full of amazing textures that you become lost in its own little world.

    Keep up the great work, Alkaline!!"

    28th January, 2009

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    Asja. says:

    "Alkaline Samurai is an incredibly talented artist. His work and his authentic drawing style are very impressive and a huge inspiration."

    5th March, 2009

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    Feanne says:

    "Great art and personal philosophy! I wish I could live as healthily :) keep it up!"

    25th October, 2008

Name:
Arlen Dean
Joined:
July 2008
Hometown:
Currently:
sebastopol, usa
Occupation:
artist
Email:
arlen.dean [at] yahoo.com