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December 12 , 2009
Here is Audio and some video of the interview I did with NPR a couple of weeks back: Chris Speakman on NPR's "Only a Game"

November 23 , 2009

Last year I had my first ever holiday sale on Black Friday and it was so successful that I decided to extend it this year for an entire week. For this week only, I'm offering 20% off of all unframed screen-prints.

October 15 , 2009
I completed three new playoff prints today celebrating both of the league championship series.
Included are:
The Phillies featuring Ace Cliff Lee: www.sportspropaganda.com/phillies.html
The Yankees featuring the great Alex Rodriguez: www.sportspropaganda.com/yankees.html
The Dodgers and the great Manny Ramirez: www.sportspropaganda.com/dodgers.html

October 5 , 2009
The Topps prints are ready! They are for sale on Topps's website here: www.toppsonlinestore.com There are 21 total prints, all for different teams and players, so there is a good chance there is one in there for you. I've also added them under the store/prints area of this site here... www.sportspropaganda.com/prints.html

September 16 , 2009
I know its a few months late, but as a result of the poll i took (below), I finished up my first S.F. Giants player print: Tim Lincecum. Check it out here... www.sportspropaganda.com/giants.html

July 21, 2009
I'm happy to now offer myscreen-prints in high quality wooden frames with a double matt. If youve ever had anything framed, you'll see these are a great deal. Check them out on each team page.

June 1, 2009
Which player would you like to see designed next?

Which player would you like to see designed next?
Justin Morneau
Josh Hamilton
Tim Lincecum
Jorge Posada
Carlos Beltran
  
pollcode.com free polls

April 17, 2009
I'm looking to hook up with a MLB licensed t-shirt manufacturer who might be interested in creating a line of Sports Propaganda shirts. If you work for one or know somebody who does, please feel free to pass along this website and info to the powers that be. Thanks for your help! -Chris

March 22, 2009

I decided to use Twitter as a vehicle for quick updates about prints and general on-goings around the sports Propaganda studio. If you use twitter and have any interest check it out: http://twitter.com/Sports_Prop
I'm hoping to update it often.


February 23, 2009

I'm excited to announce an art opening featuring my work in Boston's south end. The show will be at Michelle Willey - an upscale home goods boutique store (www.michellewilley.com) from April 4th through May 24th. The opening reception will be on April 10th, from 6pm to 8pm. For more information, please view my blog here: Sports Propaganda Blog

November 24, 2008
I'm planning a "One Day Sale" this Friday the 28th (starting at midnight) to kick off the holiday shopping season. If you use code 5088 it will give you 20% off all non-autographed screen-prints. This is the lowest price I can offer and I cant do it for long, so if you are interested in buying a print as a holiday gift, check it out on Friday!

November 18, 2008
The Jason Varitek Autographs are in! I've got a total of 25 available, so if your interested make sure to check it out in the "Store" area. Jason signed them with a metallic silver sharpie and i think it looks really nice on the screen-print surface. I'm excited about how these look! Each autographed print has a special authenticated hologram as well as a certificate of authenticity.

November 4, 2008
I'm excited to add a new product to my line of limited edition screen-prints.  I've been fortunate enough to have Jon Lester sign 20 of my prints, and now they are available on my website.  I think these are really unique items and I'm excited to make them available to you.  A limited edition hand made piece of art, signed by the player it portrays is much nicer than a signed photograph I think.   Each autographed print has a special authenticated hologram as well as a certificate of authenticity. Check out the store link to see the autographed prints.

October 16, 2008
If you happened to have missed the Loren and Wally show interview on Wed morning, its on the web. You will have to forward to "10.17" time stamp with the bottom slide bar. Here is the link to the interview

October 12, 2008

I'll be doing an interview on the Loren and Wally show on 105.7 FM this wed Oct 15th. I'll be in the studio and on the air somewhere around 7:30-8am, so if your driving to work, check it out, I believe they will be doing a few giveaways with my prints. For anyone local to Boston the radio station is 105.7 fm, for anyone out of the area, I believe you can listen online at: www.wror.com

September 24, 2008
I've got 4 new prints available. David Ortiz, Cole Hamels, Kosuke Fukudome and Albert Pujols. Check them out in the store section. Also, I should have some authenticated autographed Vartiek prints available in the next few weeks so keep an eye out!

September 4, 2008
New Posters are in! I had the relatively new "Fenway Park" design printed into an affordable offset poster. Also if you happened to have missed out on the original David Ortiz design, now is your chance to own it in poster form. I think these make a great addition to any dorm room! Check out the new posters here in the store...

August 15, 2008
Three new prints are ready including my first non-Red Sox designs. The Phillies fans and players really seemed to be a good fit for this style of art so I decided to start there. Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are the first of hopefully many Phillies players I'll portray. I'm really excited about this and I'm hoping Phillies fans will be too! Check out a great mention I received in a Philadelpia area blog: The 700 Level

I can always use the help getting the word out on my work - I dont have money for advertising, so any word of mouth, blog mention, myspace posting...anything really. It all helps. Thanks!


July 22, 2008
I'm always looking for ways to keep my costs down so I can pass along savings to customers. There are a couple of things I've been able to do in regards to shipping costs. I ship Priority mail and typically charge a flat $12. From now on shipping will be $10 and if you buy three or more prints, shipping is FREE.

ALSO - I'm going to be sending out an email soon with a discount code for 10% off all screen-prints, just to reward people for being on the email list. If you are interested in purchasing something, please get on the email list and ill send the code over to you.


June 23, 2008
There are a couple of new prints available - Jon Lester and the re-release (and final run) of the Twin Bombers. Through Jon Lester's agent, I was able to donate the first 20 of this edition to him to be auctioned off for his charity. Hopefully it will raise some money that will help some people in some small way.

Also, I have posters now! for $10 you can get one of four posters. Check them out in the store section.


June 9, 2008
FATHERS DAY GIFTS!
When shopping this year for fathers day, consider giving him one of my hand made limited edition screen-prints. If he is a Red Sox fan, this is something unique that you cant get anywhere else. Its something that looks great in a frame and he can put in his favorite spot. I ship priority mail so you should have the print within 2-3 days, just in time for fathers day.

ALSO: In an attempt to stay a bit more connected to everyone - I'm setting up a blog. You can find the link on the navigation bar above. I want to talk baseball, art and anything else that comes to mind. Feel free to comment any of my enteries if you have something to say of have a question. Hope you will check it out!


June 5, 2008
After a long wait, I've got the first officially licensed prints available. Ellsbury, Fenway and the official version of the Varitek design. I'm working on getting final approval on the Lester design so that will be up next. Stickers and posters are due in within a week too - so stay tuned, I hope to soon have alot of things to offer here!

May 22, 2008
Yes, I've got a Lester print in the works and for consistency - I'm using the same color scheme as the Buchholz "no-hitter" print. It will be a smaller edition than the rest so keep an eye out. The Fenway design is now approved by MLB and im printing day and night to get it out there. Stay tuned!

May 6, 2008
I'm already getting alot of inquiries due to the Dunkin promotion, so I wanted to put a quick note on here about forthcoming prints. I currently have 6 designs going through the approval process with Major League Baseball. I anticipate this taking a few weeks, so if your interested in a print listed in the "Store" section, make sure you get on the email list. Email me here to do so.

May 2, 2008
I've got some exciting news, for the last few months I've been working on a sizable promotion for Dunkin Donuts. I've designed 4 posters that will be available in stores all around New England starting on May 7th! I'm hoping that the exposure from the website will enable me to build a larger collection of designs that will be available to the public.
Click here to see the Dunkin website announcement.

Also, Through Dunkin's contacts I've been able to secure an official license from MLB as well as MLBPA. In the next month or so I'm hoping to have a number of offically licensed silk-screen prints available for purchase right here on the website. Get on the mailing list to know exactly when they are available! Email me here to do so.

April 23, 2008
After a bit of a delay, I am proud to announce that the Rooters prints are finally completed and available! A collaboration with the producers of the documentary "Rooters, The Birth of Red Sox Nation" and Sully's Tees, these are my first MLB officially licensed Prints! There are three prints, chronicling the history of Red Sox Nation and fan fervor that has fueled the team's success for over a century. Check them out on the Store page. Click on the link to Sully's to purchase. These were designed as a set, so there is a discount on the purchase of the entire series.


March 26, 2008
On April 8th, The Red Sox play their first home game of 2008. In honor of this I'll be having a "showing" of sorts at Redbones, the famous BBQ restaurant in Davis Square (Somerville, MA). The owners have hung a dozen or more of my prints all over the bar area and offered to have free appetizers from 5pm until 7pm. I'll be there well before and after that time. So if you happen to live in the area, come by see some work in person, and have a pint of beer with me. I would love to see you there!
Check out the Redbones website for more details: www.redbones.com/newsevents.html


March 5, 2008
There is some exciting news to report...I've spoken to the folks over at Major League Baseball and they seem to like my work. I'm in the process of applying for a license to sell official merchandise! I'm not sure how long the process takes, and there is no guarantee, but I'm hopefull so keep your fingers crossed. This should open up many opportunities to create new and exciting prints and make them available to many people! Stay tuned...

January 11, 2008
I've just completed my second Patriots print - celebrating the historic undefeated season our players accomplished this year. "This We'll Defend" is the title and im really proud of it. I hope you will enjoy it too! Go to the "portfolio" page to view the print.

November 21, 2007
I've been working with the director and producer of the documentary "Rooters, The Birth of Red Sox Nation" (click to view website) on a new series of limited edition prints! This series will be a companion to the film, and chronicle the creation and uprising of the fanatic baseball fanbase in Boston for the past 100+ years. I'm really excited about this and I believe you will be too.

October 29, 2007
WE WIN!!!! What a great season - I'm excited to begin some World Series prints!

September 21, 2007
I've just completed my first Patriot print featuring quarterback Tom Brady! After leading the team to three Superbowl titles I think he's more than worthy. Appropriately titled "Leader of Men" Check it out and let me know what you think!
Click here to view the new print

September 9, 2007
On September 1st I was fortunate enough to be at Fenway Park, in person for the Clay Buchholz no-hitter - in only his 2nd ever career start. It was one of the most exciting games ive ever been to. Commemorating the experience and the historic game for the young pitcher, ive designed a print using a metallic silver Ink. Clay is sure to have a bright future here in Boston and I think you'll all agree.
Click here to view the new print


August 9, 2007
Launching the new website today! Stay tuned for updates!

December 20, 2006
My Walter Foster "how to draw" book is available pre-order on amazon.com www.Amazon.com