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The David Jones Dilemma

March 26, 2014 by Lin Kerr Leave a Comment

There is a real dilemma when studying and trying to emulate the work of David Jones, Welsh artist/poet/writer. I recently ran a study course on his work in South Africa. The dilemma arises because his work is deeply personal, idiosyncratic, often badly drawn and yet musical and delightful. It is like trying to sing with someone elses' voice. If you did a T like this in a formal lettering class, you'd be given a rough time. It's proportions are "wrong" according to the Renaissance ideal or Trajan … [Read more...]

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