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Invictus by William Ernest Henley is widely considered one of the most inspirational poems of all time. It is certainly one of my favorites to write. I never tire of penning these timeless words in an elegant calligraphic script to emphasize the power of the text.

The poem reads:

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.


The original piece was entirely hand-written on black paper with a dip pen and white ink. I do not use any digital media in the creation of my designs.

This listing is for a high quality giclee reproduction of my original artwork.

The original artwork measures 13.5”x25.5”*

+++UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED+++ All my prints are printed with an extra 1/2" border for easy matting and handling. Leave a note at checkout if you do not want this border.

*Due to its unique size, the 13.5"x25.5" is printed on a 14"x26" piece of paper and will have a slightly wider white border than my other prints.
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When it comes to the world of art reproduction not all prints are created equal. You truly do get what you pay for. Here is what you get when you order a print from my shop.

The Company
I do all my printing through a professional print company that specializes in giclee fine art reproductions; in fact it is all they do.

What is a Giclee Print?
Giclee is a special blend of science and art that is perfectly suited for delicate printing jobs where color accuracy and attention to detail are crucial. Prints are usually produced one at a time, as the process is painstakingly slow. Compare this to other printing styles such as lithography, which are mass-produced on high-speed presses.

The inks
The inks are archival grade and fade resistant. The advanced color management technology used in the print process allows for a large color range so that every print has vibrant true-to-life colors. (Sometimes they even look nicer than the originals!) With the proper care your print will stay bright and beautiful for generations.

The Paper
Giclee printers are able to handle thicker papers than traditional printers. This ability opens up a wide variety of lovely papers to choose from such as heavy weight watercolor paper, or even canvas. The paper I have chosen for most of my works is order a nice balance of quality and affordability. It is an acid free, archival quality, heavy weight (230 g, 9.5-mil) paper with a smooth matte surface.

***Most of my art is completely customizable. Convo me if you are interested in having a print made on a different type of paper***