Alex Pardee (born February 5, 1976) is an artist, born in California, USA who is best known for illustrating The Used's album artwork. He has also done works for Hurley International, Twenty Twenty Skateboards, Bay Area rapper TopR, Upper Playground, Street Drum Corps, Aiden, Kid Robot, and lately the cover of In Flames's ninth studio album, A Sense of Purpose, and its first single, entitled "The Mirror's Truth". He is a member of the groups Cardboard City and Zerofriends.

He runs the website EyeSuck Ink which includes links to his blog and store. Through his art he has admitted to overcoming depression and anxiety disorders along with emotional struggles. Pardee is currently working on a motion picture for Chadam (often confused with Chadam Mihlberger) as well as various art shows and products.

Pardee released his first official art book, titled Awful Homesick in October 2008. Recently he has started to donate his proceeds to needy charities, including Purple Heart and To Write Love on Her Arms. Pardee's self-proclaimed influences include 1980s horror movies, graffiti and gangster rap.

Artistically, he adored The Garbage Pail Kids and Tales from the Crypt. Also, his time spent visiting a mental institution and being on medication for 15 years has played as a large influence. maggie soria

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