The second of three drawings based on a poem called “Ithaka’ (or Ithaca) by C.P.Cavafy, a Greek poet of the early 20th century. Ithaka is based on the homeward journey of Odysseus in Homer’s “Odyssey” but it really is about the journey of life for each of us. In the midst of a turbulent world I just love how positive this poem is and how we need to lift our eyes from all the gloomy news.
This second part is about the experiences we have in life, particularly the good ones. The quote says:
“May there be many summer mornings when’
with what pleasure, what joy,
you enter harbours you’re seeing for the first time.”
These experiences tend to be enjoyed more in our youth but as the years pass they can seem less exciting. As I get older, I find that I have to keep myself from the cynicism and world weariness that seems to surround me. It’s why I still love to draw, it keeps me fresh and optimistic. I don’t want to be an old grump despite appearances!
Print available in two sizes. Printed onto Archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm - Matt Smooth paper.
Ithaka - The Wonder
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The image is printed onto Archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm - Matt Smooth paper
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