El Paso artist Patrick Gabaldon creates El Paso stickers

El Paso artist Patrick Gabaldon loves stickers.

Usually you can find his stickers for free at his favorite spots. Gabaldon, however, recently decided to make some that people can easily buy. The sticker pack of nine retails for $35 at his online store, at www.gabaldonart.com.

“I consider this set the El Paso set because it’s got some of my personal favorite designs along with some classics,” he said.

Here is the information on his stickers along with his thoughts on their inspiration.

1. The Super Fly: “He’s a springtime favorite of mine and just makes me smile. It’s one that others also love so I wanted him to be available for this set.”

2. Buy El Paso: “This design was done to help encourage locals to support local small businesses. It’s got a silly looking San Jacinto gator without the Franklin Mountains. Real El Paso gente always support local.”

3. Paydirt Pete: “I’m a proud UTEP alum and my version of Pete is often requested by UTEP alumni around the country. I knew that our guy Pete had to be a part of this pack. Picks Up!” 

4. Nombre RR: “This roadrunner has made his way into my work over the past year and now he’s finally finding his way into a sticker. He signifies the struggle and resilience of the border while exemplifying the frustration I feel when outsiders try to define what we are and who we are on the border. The roadrunner crosses back and forth through dangerous terrain and remains in the border no matter the walls meant to separate us.”