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A Typographic Odyssey (2020)
This study was an adventure inspired by the works of Homer, John Flaxman and the Didot typeface.
It was a dedication to the things that inspire me—story, typography, design and art.
The Iliad by Homer presented an incredible opportunity to explore layouts and visual storytelling using type.
I chose to illustrate 5 scenes from the book using letters entirely from the Didot typeface.
This was a wild ride to create and I’m happy I went on it.
That's very kind of you, cheers!
Thank you!
great work
Much appreciated!
I love it!
Thank you!
This is amazing work, John
Much appreciated!
“Such a stunning exploration — the way you used Didot to reimagine Homer’s scenes is incredibly creative. ✨
Which illustrated scene felt the most powerful to you while creating it?
Thank you! God, that's actually a great question and my answer is boring, as I loved the challenges and triumphs each of them provided.
That is the perfect, most honest answer—loving the challenge and triumph each project provides is what makes the work worthwhile.
Nice work
Thank you!
Really sleek work man!
Thanks!
wow, inspiring and such a good exploration
Thank you very much!
Great work man!
Much appreciated!
Wowwwwwww
Thanksssssss!
The Didot + Homer combo is masterful! 🎨 Using letterforms to tell epic stories - this is typography as fine art.
That's very kind, much appreciated!
Amazing exploration! Your passion for typography really shines through!
Much appreciated!
impressive design mate
Cheers!
so Cool!
Thanks!
You can truly feel the essence of the stories through the typography.😍
So glad it shined through!
such great work 🤩
Thank you!
Great work!
Thanks!
Really elegant use of Didot, the compositions are beautiful.
Thank you!
Great work 👏👏👏
Thanks!
this is insanely cool
Much appreciated!
Amazing work man
What's up Ethan, small world! Cheers homie!
Great design
Thanks!
now that's what i call design art!
Thank you!
Wow
I appreciate that!
What a beautiful homage to classical literature and typography! The way you've used Didot to reimagine the Iliad is masterful. The editorial design is both elegant and powerful.
Very kind of you to say!
This is stunning 🤩 super creative
Obrigado!
Nice work
Thanks!
Very kind of you to say, it was a really fun project!
great job
Thank you!
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