The Artist

Drawing before breakfast on a torn envelope, coffee and cigarettes at hand, the artist’s struggles led to the usual questions, impossible to answer except by drawing.

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 4/3/2013 10:39:00 PM

I can relate to this. I just don't smoke. It's like you get more inspired when you are down. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

Jack Jordan
Date: 4/4/2013 5:44:00 AM

I don't smoke either, but the image seemed right. The rest of it applies to me though. There's a reason for the blues, be they jazz, writing, or painting. Thanks for reading. Jack

Donna Jones

Date: 4/1/2013 5:07:00 PM

This I understand...when I have been at my darkest I have produced some of my best drawings....loved it Jack...

Jack Jordan
Date: 4/1/2013 6:11:00 PM

Me too! I recently looked at some of my old work, done while I was bottomed out. It was good, If I do say so. Better than what I'm doing these days, that's for sure. I think it's the emotional intensity of the blues. Jack

Matthew Horstkotter

Date: 4/1/2013 5:57:00 AM

Good poem