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Jim Parkinson, 1941–2025
Parkinson's journey into the world of letters began in his native Oakland, where, as a child, he lived across the street from Abraham Lincoln Paulsen, a lettering artist renowned as…
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The Passing of a Lettering Virtuoso: Jim Parkinson’s Legacy in Typography and Art
Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand graced countless logos, publications, and artistic endeavors, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home in…
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Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83
Oakland, California – Jim Parkinson, a towering figure in the world of lettering art, type design, and painting, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home in Oakland, California.…
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Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83
Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand-drawn letterforms graced the logos of countless iconic brands, publications, and bands, passed away on June 26, 2025,…
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Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83
Jim Parkinson, a preeminent figure in the world of lettering art, type design, and painting, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home in Oakland, California. He was 83…
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Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83
Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand-drawn letterforms graced countless logos, publications, and brands for over five decades, passed away on June 26, 2025,…
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Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Designer, Dies at 83
Jim Parkinson, a towering figure in the world of lettering art, type design, and painting, passed away peacefully at his home in Oakland, California, on June 26, 2025. He was…
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Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83
Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose distinctive hand-crafted typography graced countless logos, publications, and advertisements for over five decades, passed away on June 26, 2025,…
Posted inTypography
Jim Parkinson, Master Lettering Artist and Type Designer, Dies at 83
Jim Parkinson, a celebrated lettering artist, type designer, and painter whose masterful hand-crafted lettering graced countless iconic brands, publications, and logos for over half a century, passed away on June…
