Charles Bukowski #2

Artist: Lee Wilde
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Charles Bukowski #2

subject: Henry Charles Bukowski (1920 – 1994) was an influential Los Angeles poet and novelist. Bukowski’s writing was heavily influenced by the geography and atmosphere of his home city of Los Angeles. A prolific author, Bukowski wrote thousands of poems, hundreds of short stories, and six novels, eventually having more than fifty books in print. He is often remembered as “The Poet Laureate of Skid Row”. read more on wikipedia.org
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medium: Charcoal pencils on 185gsm Arches medium-tooth paper. All materials are acid-free and archival.
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size: 29.7×42cm (A3). A 1cm border on all sides has been left unmarked.
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1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture

Matt Mawson, 5 months ago

another winner, Lee
Lee Wilde in reply to Matt Mawson’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Matt. This portrait and quote combination was suggested by a potential customer on eBay. I hope she comes back to buy it! I’m pretty sure it will sell regardless. Legions of Bukowski fans out there.
Alyson Pearson, 5 months ago

this is great!
Prof. Ivan Dar..., 5 months ago

I could see both of these pieces hanging in a museum somewhere, along with a collection of manuscripts, typewriters, broken bottles, and tattered postal gear, all having once belonged to Bukowski. It’d make a great exhibit. I’d go see it.
Lee Wilde in reply to Prof. Ivan Darnelnikov’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much, what a wonderful thing to say. There was a documentary on him on SBS last week which was absolutely fascinating. After seeing that I hit google and have been obsessed with him all week. In fact, I’m beginning to feel the itch to start writing poetry again myself.
Rhonda Fulks, 5 months ago

Outstanding work!
Talkingwatermelon, 5 months ago

That’s absolutely amazing! I love the detail, especially on the hair.
Carliss Mora, 5 months ago

Outstanding, and enchanting work, Lee!
Lee Wilde, 5 months ago

Thanks Rhonda and Carliss :-)

Talkingwatermelon (hahahahaha)....um…yeah the hair turned out well. Actually not a lot of detail when you look up close. Sort of an optical illusion I’ve taught myself to do with hair.
Martin Kirkwood, 5 months ago

Great image. Do you draw around the text or add it afterwards?
Lee Wilde in reply to Martin Kirkwood’s comment, 5 months ago

Hiya. Thanks. I did the text last, using a General’s white charcoal pencil. I still don’t understand how there can be white charcoal…but nevertheless, its great to write with.
Jo Hoden, 5 months ago

Fantastic detail.
seven6, 5 months ago

Amazing image, truly a great homage to a wonderful man. I’ve got to find my only book of his…”the years run away like wild horses over the hills”
Morris Hill, 5 months ago

I love the smooth texture of his face, beautiful work, keep up the good work
marcusjohn, 5 months ago

Bravo – absolutely awesome work..
Eugene Farrell, 5 months ago

cant wait to go crazy now that I have seen this image, great work
Michael Gatch, 5 months ago

wow, really great work and what a perfectly great subject heh. He’s interesting in many many ways.
kaylarenee, 4 months ago

haha ahhh this is my favorite !:)
Rivergirl, 4 months ago

So true, love it Lee. Fantastic
JakkiO, 4 months ago

Awesome!
petewashere, 3 months ago

really cool.