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DANIEL JOHNSTON - The Notebooks X DirtyPilot.com, by dirtypilot on Feb 11, 2011 18:23:42 GMT 1,

Daniel Johnston- "The Notebook Drawings"
Now showing in Gallery 2
www.dirtypilot.com/lounge.html

These important and early iconic images are some of Daniel's most revered works. Accomplished from 1979-1982, these drawings were originally part of the notebook collection from his college years at Kent state. These notebooks are profusely illustrated with drawings, thoughts, lyrics, collages and poems. Browse this selection of rare uncensored Daniel gems. Now part of the Worriedshoes Collection, these Notebook works are difficult to find and rarely offered for sale.

On March 31st 2006 the award-winning documentary “The Devil and Daniel Johnston”, a property of Sony Pictures Classics, opened to rave review., In both NY and LA, and the long-awaited DVD release of the film was released on September 19th, ‘06. Running concurrently with the opening of the film was a major show of Daniel’s artwork at a prominent NY gallery and a collection of Daniel’s work at the Whitney Museum’s Biennial exhibit! Much has also been written about the music of Daniel Johnston. And there is good reason; Daniel is one of the greatest songwriters of this or any other generation.
Daniel’s been playing his intensely unique songs since he was a young teenager and garnering fans all over the world, including such notables as Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Pete Townshend, Matt Groening (creator of “The Simpsons”), Jad Fair, Lou Reed and Maureen Tucker. Unfortunately, much less has been written about his artwork. That, however, is beginning to change. Over the last few years, Daniel’s drawings are showing in larger and larger galleries and prices for his work are climbing steadily higher. What is astounding about Daniel’s work is the fact that he is an absolute unending wellspring of creativity, the likes of which I have never witnessed before. No creative blocks here, what he thinks and feels gushes out on to the paper, or into a song. The Notebooks will run through March 8th, 2011.

Daniel Johnston- "The Notebook Drawings"
Now showing in Gallery 2
www.dirtypilot.com/lounge.html

These important and early iconic images are some of Daniel's most revered works. Accomplished from 1979-1982, these drawings were originally part of the notebook collection from his college years at Kent state. These notebooks are profusely illustrated with drawings, thoughts, lyrics, collages and poems. Browse this selection of rare uncensored Daniel gems. Now part of the Worriedshoes Collection, these Notebook works are difficult to find and rarely offered for sale.

On March 31st 2006 the award-winning documentary “The Devil and Daniel Johnston”, a property of Sony Pictures Classics, opened to rave review., In both NY and LA, and the long-awaited DVD release of the film was released on September 19th, ‘06. Running concurrently with the opening of the film was a major show of Daniel’s artwork at a prominent NY gallery and a collection of Daniel’s work at the Whitney Museum’s Biennial exhibit! Much has also been written about the music of Daniel Johnston. And there is good reason; Daniel is one of the greatest songwriters of this or any other generation.
Daniel’s been playing his intensely unique songs since he was a young teenager and garnering fans all over the world, including such notables as Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Pete Townshend, Matt Groening (creator of “The Simpsons”), Jad Fair, Lou Reed and Maureen Tucker. Unfortunately, much less has been written about his artwork. That, however, is beginning to change. Over the last few years, Daniel’s drawings are showing in larger and larger galleries and prices for his work are climbing steadily higher. What is astounding about Daniel’s work is the fact that he is an absolute unending wellspring of creativity, the likes of which I have never witnessed before. No creative blocks here, what he thinks and feels gushes out on to the paper, or into a song. The Notebooks will run through March 8th, 2011.