I recently rescued a nearly full package of matte photo paper from the recycling bin at work – I guess folks don’t need to print photos anymore! I quickly discovered that I love drawing on the unique surface: it grabs graphite well and then is easy to blend. I don’t normally illustrate quotes, as there seems to be an entire industry devoted to that already, but I couldn’t resist with this Bukowski quote. Drawing (pencil on photo paper) and composition by me. Enjoy!
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Illustrated Poetry 
A great quote, and a stunning illustration, Marcy!
Michael
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Thank you so much, Michael! It always helps the illustrative process to start with great material! 🙂
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The combination of your illustration with this line is exquisitely haunting! If I could give you more than 1 Like, I would.
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Thank you! I’d saved the quote in my “inspiration” folder not long ago and I kept coming back to it, and then finally something just clicked and I started drawing!
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It’s a really good one!
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I’m going to try some photo paper I have…thanks for the suggestion 🙂
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Great way to recycle very cool idea!
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I agree–so whimsical, powerful, and skilled. You have an amazing ability to capture the unstated heart of the words.
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Thank you, Jennifer! I really appreciate the compliment. I felt the image accurately summed up the painful passion such love sometimes entails!
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Wow! Very disturbing—and so, so true. Bukowski didn’t hold any punches, did he? And I’m glad to see that you didn’t, either, with your drawing. It’s awesome! Are you interested in selling this?
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Thank you so much, Jilanne! No, Bukowski didn’t hold back – I was double checking the provenance of the quote and ran across a BBC article of more of his no-holds-barred wisdom:
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150814-what-bukowski-taught-us-about-life-in-nine-quotes
Let’s talk about the drawing – I’m always interested in finding my art a loving home! – send me an email through the Contact tab! 🙂
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Oh my!!! Took me a few seconds to realize what I was looking at….and I think that’s a good thing….pondering over what we see!
Great illustration for this quote — and double whammy with the recycling hit!
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Thank you so much! I really enjoy all things “found” – including my art supplies. I think recycled material takes some of the pressure off and allows you to create with abandon and without the worry about the cost of the paper or whatnot!
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Fantastic image!
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Thank you!
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Wow! Powerful piece. Great pairing.
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Thank you! I felt it was an accurate embodiment of what many authors and artists go through!
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Love your drawing Marcy! You are so talented!!! 🙂
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Thank you, Jill! I really felt like this one just clicked into place – now I wish I could channel this sort of inspiration and design at will!!
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Don’t we all! 😊
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Great image for a great quote! And what a fantastic use for unwanted photo paper. (I passed that gem on to my daughter, who does a lot of artwork.)
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Just love this one
And Charles
Great post, excellent work
As always Sheldon
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Thank you so much, Sheldon! When you have good material to start from, as they say!
I’ve been thinking of you and your family and sending wishes for healing and recovery your way – I hope things are as good as can be expected!
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