Author Archives: Hoover Dam

same as it ever was

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Hoover Dam

Second to the BC hockey banner for “wait, really? Hah! Okay, sure!” commission orders: LOVE, 5’x5′ The New York Cosmos hit me up for an order mixing the nostalgia for the old team (Pele!) and the movement for the new … tell me more →

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red stripes, yellow roses, blue bonnets, and silver cannons

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Hoover Dam

Another offseason commission, this time for a buddy in Dallas who wanted a flag celebrating various Texiana: STAND UP AND FIGHT FOR IT, 3’x5′ He gave me a list of things he thought might look good against FC Dallas’s horizontal … tell me more →

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go Terriers, unless someone else will make me money

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Hoover Dam

Older one I never got around until posting just now: TRUST: 4’x6′–eh, wrong color red, but their money’s green Back in October, I got a non-soccer commission, specifically, draw up Boston College hockey coach Jerry York. Talk about laughing all … tell me more →

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ante up

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Hoover Dam

It’s opening day for most of MLS (Revs open tomorrow) so it’s time to make this official: If the New England Revolution finish lower in the standings or end a playoff run in an earlier round than the Chicago Fire, … tell me more →

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make a (Christmas) miracle

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Hoover Dam

In early April, I got a heads up on Twitter from the Revs’ own Chris Tierney and his pal Taylor Russo that there might be a commission out there for me. Sure, why not. Turns out Charlie Davies’ agents over … tell me more →

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gonna dress you up in my love

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Hoover Dam

Last year, the Boston chapter of American Outlaws had a brilliant idea: instead of just a winter party, throw a winter ball for charity, where everyone gets dressed up and goes out dancing, like a prom, only you’re allowed to … tell me more →

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the great fight north

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Hoover Dam

When they announced MLS Cup 2010 would be held in Toronto, Mike and I immediately knew we’d attend even if the Revs weren’t involved. We’ve got non-soccer buddies who live just blocks from BMO Field, and it’s an easy, if … tell me more →

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the melonhead files

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Hoover Dam

NB: This is mostly aimed at non-soccer buddies wondering why I’ve been so upset today, so a lot of it will be familiar to the regular soccer audience. It’s also both schmaltzy and boastful, for which I make no apologies. … tell me more →

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the gifted son who cannot score

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Hoover Dam

When a player retires or leaves the team, I give him all of his banners. I really, really wish I didn’t have to hand over these three today.

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10/31/10

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Hoover Dam

Really, really weird not doing any Revs pumpkins this year, but, well, that’s not exactly my fault. Didn’t stop me from doing two USA pumpkins, both based on source photos from the US-Algeria game. Click both for bigger. landy Landon … tell me more →

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