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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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another winner, Lee
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.
– Lee Wilde
this is great!
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.
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.
– Lee Wilde
Outstanding work!
That’s absolutely amazing! I love the detail, especially on the hair.
Outstanding, and enchanting work, Lee!
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.
Great image. Do you draw around the text or add it afterwards?
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.
– Lee Wilde
Fantastic detail.
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”