SPECIAL PROJECTS
'first 20 years'
'RHYTHM OF SKETCHING'
A unique art project and book release
by DOES
project & book release
'FIRST 20 YEARS'
In celebrating his first 20 years as an artist, DOES released this exclusive book showing DOES's evolution of dedication to style. This book is based on DOES's original blackbooks and filled to the gills with unreleased sketches, stories and drawings. Throughout the book you will find handwritten notes by DOES and by his dad, giving insight into his artistic development and making this book very personal.
RHYTHM OF SKETCHING
To celebrate the launch of the book ‘First 20 Years’ DOES released a short documentary about the rhythm of sketching.
"Reflecting on 20 years of sketching I see the extent of my development. Some sketches are very much alike. They display my training in the understanding of lines and compositions. It’s a matter of doing and often failing."
AN EVOLUTION OF DEDICATION AND STYLE
DOES’ style is today highly recognizable and has become a mix of influences from old-school writers and his own research. In his drawings and paintings you can discover the roots of 3D lettering.
BOOK by DOES
DELUXE BOOK RELEASE
“This is a beautifully considered publication, in all elements of its production – from design to printing. It highlights a 20 year obsession with letter bending and committing plans to paper first.” – Luke Shirlaw
THE STORY
DOES has been perfecting his style since he first discovered graffiti at the age of fifteen. Being a professional football player he was forced to combine the daily needs of a professional athlete with the night-time secrets of a graffiti writer until a knee injury forced him to give up his career as a professional athlete at the age of twenty eight. Since then, DOES has devoted himself exclusively to art. His work has diversified into illustrative drawings, prints, paintings, sculptures and paper collages.
PERSONAL STORY
This book is filled with short stories giving insight into DOES's artistic development
book release
FIRST 20 YEARS
book
Based on DOES's original blackbooks, this book shows DOES's earliest sketches from 1997 to his most recent, often torn, sketches which are now the basis for his murals and canvases.
Sketchbook
This DOES sketchbook is the perfect tool book to practice your style. The cover of this sketchbook is based on one of DOES's original blackbooks.
Deluxe Edition
Throughout the book you’ll find handwritten notes by DOES and by his dad, giving insight into his artistic development and making this book very personal.