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Description If you have read any of my descriptions more closely, you might have noticed I'm a great admirer of Jeff Buckley, a musician who passed away far before his time. There's no doubt you have heard his music before, with Hallelujah and Grace being 2 of his better known songs.



On May 29th, 1997, Jeff Buckley died at age of 30 near the Mississippi River, where his body was found dead 6 days after he was reported missing. A drowning accident took away his young life.

Even 13 years after his death Jeff is still considered to be one of the greatest musicians of all time. To this very day he inspires known and unknown artists all over the world and influences musicians like Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Matthew Bellamy (Muse).



Yes, he inspired me too, in many ways. So when I bought this little old-looking sketchbook, I wanted to dedicate the very first pages to the extraordinary and beautiful person he was.

The lyrics on the left page are from his song "Lover, You Should've Come Over" because that's my favourite song of his next to "Grace". In both of these songs Jeff foretold his own death without even knowing it, which is both eerie and eccentric at the same time.



You will always be an inspiration to many and forever be in our hearts. Even though I've never met you, I still miss you Jeff.
Rest in Peace.


Drawn on 2 A5 pages with 0.5mm B mechanical pencil.

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"My Sweetheart the Drunk" was the working title that Jeff Buckley was using while writing and recording the album. Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk is a collection of polished studio tracks and four-track demos recorded by Jeff Buckley.
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Comments: 184

Cataclysm-X In reply to ??? [2010-02-17 13:42:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Jeff Buckley is amazing

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KJS-1 [2010-02-17 00:07:16 +0000 UTC]

What a lovely dedication!

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Cataclysm-X In reply to KJS-1 [2010-02-17 13:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. Glad you think so!!

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Windfrost [2010-02-17 00:04:23 +0000 UTC]

Touching concept. I am a fan myself. <3

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Cataclysm-X In reply to Windfrost [2010-02-17 13:41:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

Glad to meet you, fellow JB fan

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thenizu [2010-02-17 00:03:09 +0000 UTC]

...oh Jeff. Do you know this? My pc is called Jeff for him, too :°

As usual, this is beautiful, your skill never fails to amaze me (aw, the way you add shadows without "fingers touches" ;__ I think that's PERFECT for a main page on a sketch-block...argh, now I'm emvious of it! <3

And the rain is falling and I believe my time has come, it reminds me of the pain I might leave...leave behind

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Cataclysm-X In reply to thenizu [2010-02-17 13:41:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow really? I want to have a PC called Jeff too, though Jake's still fine too <3

Thank you so much Alice.

And I feel them drown my name, so easy to know and forget with this kiss.
But I'm not afraid to go but it goes so slow... :C

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Chromattix In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:56:43 +0000 UTC]

That was a very nice idea, some of those songs sound familiar too (and if I know them then that's a big deal, since I never dig into this sort of stuff myself ) great drawings - the sad story is a reminder that even the most famous or talented people are just as mortal as everyone else

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Cataclysm-X In reply to Chromattix [2010-02-17 13:38:20 +0000 UTC]

LOL see, that's what I mean! Go you I'm glad his songs are still known and used by other musicians and artists. Though I must say I'm quite sick of the overdone versions of Jeff's version of "Hallelujah", especially at TV shows like American Idol or the X Factor. :C

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AquaCrescent In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:56:38 +0000 UTC]

That's such a beautiful dedication to him; I know he would love it.

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Fuzzybuni [2010-02-16 23:56:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow... gorgeous.

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Cataclysm-X In reply to Fuzzybuni [2010-02-17 13:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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AwkwardWallflower In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:55:58 +0000 UTC]

Just amazing. I'm very impressed with the shading & 3D look to all of them, even the paper!

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Cataclysm-X In reply to AwkwardWallflower [2010-02-17 13:35:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Funny thing is that the pieces of paper took me only 1 minute to draw, while the sketches took me a few hours because it had to be perfect.

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AwkwardWallflower In reply to Cataclysm-X [2010-02-17 20:42:36 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!
Well you did perfect~! X3

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CoffeeLove-Chan [2010-02-16 23:53:53 +0000 UTC]

love your detailing <3

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Cataclysm-X In reply to CoffeeLove-Chan [2010-02-17 13:34:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Yelnatz In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:50:27 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful and touching piece. When there is a story behind art or has meaning to the artist it makes it so much more alive. Another great one!

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Cataclysm-X In reply to Yelnatz [2010-02-16 23:57:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much. I can't agree with you more. <3 Even though these sketches may look simple compared to my other work, these are more valuable to me than all of my drawings together.

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Yelnatz In reply to Cataclysm-X [2010-02-17 02:28:29 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! Sometimes I find that it's the simple quick things done in the moment that have the most meaning. For me it usually happens when I'm not even thinking about it!

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ryuuza-art In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:50:25 +0000 UTC]

A very touching tribute to a great artist. Absolutely lovely work.

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Cataclysm-X In reply to ryuuza-art [2010-02-16 23:56:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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ryuuza-art In reply to Cataclysm-X [2010-02-17 00:01:41 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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Crystal-LJ [2010-02-16 23:49:40 +0000 UTC]

I bet if he was still alive, he would be so flattered to see this. If there is such thing as some afterlife and he is able to see it right now, he be smiling down at it right now.

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Cataclysm-X In reply to Crystal-LJ [2010-02-16 23:54:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's a wonderful thought, and I shall keep it in mind.


Thank you so much.

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Crystal-LJ In reply to Cataclysm-X [2010-02-16 23:58:01 +0000 UTC]

No problem, hun!

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SephirothBeatrix In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:47:57 +0000 UTC]

Just, gorgeous. <3

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Cataclysm-X In reply to SephirothBeatrix [2010-02-16 23:55:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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voorikvergeet In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Waw, amazing
I love Jeff!

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Cataclysm-X In reply to voorikvergeet [2010-02-16 23:55:32 +0000 UTC]

So do I. He was an angel walking the earth.
Now he's an angel in heaven.

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DustyKnives In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 23:46:22 +0000 UTC]

For your sweetheart? But that looks nothing like me!

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Cataclysm-X In reply to DustyKnives [2010-02-16 23:47:45 +0000 UTC]

oh you

read closely, it's dedicated to someone who's actually very dear to me...

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DustyKnives In reply to Cataclysm-X [2010-02-16 23:51:06 +0000 UTC]

I just did, sorry about that. I should have read first.

But I'm listening to his music as I write this comment. I love his music. Not only that, but he's the inspiration of some of MY heroes. Chris Cornell and Matt Bellamy are amazing musicians that inspire me, so the fact that Jeff inspired them...inspires ME!

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