About this trail:
Illustrator, iconographer and graphic designer Paul Drozdowski has produced some incredible work. This trail takes you through a few of his creations, taking time to elaborate on the full significance of what you're seeing.
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Paul's illustration style is represented well in this work he did for an Orthodox children's book. The pictures at the right of this page enlarge.
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Paul's iconography is amazing stuff, but a bit difficult to access for those of us steeped in Western art. Here's a short read to serve as an introduction to this sacred art form.
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Icons Paul has made to date.
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Paul's blog. This entry is of particular importance, because Paul clears up misconceptions about iconography. He's being polite here - people have asked him if the work you've just seen costs $25 or so.
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The photoset Paul has from Eastern State Penitentiary is particularly gripping.
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This might be my favorite of Paul's photos - I think it sums up nicely what all the art you've just seen is striving for.




