Commission: Everton Cup Winning  Team
from Shakespeare to Elvis...
Mark Thomas Calligraphy
  
 
 
 
 

 
 
The Artist's Perspective

"Quotations, poems and song lyrics are a prosperous source of inspiration.

Song lyrics tend to be popular. However, there is a limit to how much of the song can be suitably framed within a 2x2 canvas!

The most popular style for quotations is the gold and silver spiral. The prices for commissions vary upon the amount of lettering needed. The 'Ozymandias' poem (far right) is about the maximum word limit. Before the final draft, I produce a series of 'mark-ups' to ensure that the poem will 'fit the page'. These can be a real creative challenge and often take several weeks to complete. The cost for the Ozymandias poem was £160.

Other recent commissions have included Shakespeare snippets, a quote from Isaac Newton, a Churchill speech and numerous song lyrics. "

 

 

 
Other Examples
 
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