Hirsute Halo, 8x10 inches, black and white crayon on brown cotton paper, by Kenney Mencher
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This ships from Round Lake Beach, Illinois. A suburb outside of Chicago. I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
This drawing is called Hirsute Halo. It’s 8x10 inches, done in black and white crayon on a warm brown cotton paper. I finished it in 2025, and like a lot of my smaller works, it was part of an evening drawing session—just me, some good music or an audiobook, and a goal to loosen up and stay connected to gesture and tone.
The subject is a bearded man tipping a leather cap, shirtless and covered in body hair. The pose is relaxed and confident—he’s clearly performing a bit, and that’s part of the charm. It references classic Tom of Finland energy but filtered through a more casual, sketchbook-style execution. I drew it with a mix of white and black lightfast crayon, layering texture and highlight without going for photo-realism.
The style is stylized naturalism. The proportions are believable but intentionally pushed for emphasis—broad shoulders, heavy chest hair, and slightly exaggerated hands to frame the hat. The background is made of vertical strokes that create rhythm and suggest light without needing detail. The body is built from curved forms and crosshatched shadow, with white crayon pulling out highlights on the shoulders, arms, and chest.
The composition is symmetrical, but it’s broken up by the tilt of the head and the curve of the arms. It’s balanced, but still dynamic. The raised arms form a kind of frame or “halo” around the cap—hence the title.
This drawing plays into some classic gay iconography—leather culture, body hair, and confident, hyper-masculine presentation—but it does so with a playful, sketchy vibe that makes it feel personal and human. In today’s political climate, celebrating queer bodies and aesthetics like this isn’t just art—it’s cultural resistance. It’s about honoring a history of self-expression and defiance, and keeping that visible on our own terms.
Details
Title: Hirsute Halo
Medium: Black and white crayon on brown cotton paper
Size: 8 x 10 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in an archival sleeve with backing
Original drawing—not a print
FREE SHIPPING
Shipping takes 3–4 Weeks
This ships from Round Lake Beach, Illinois. A suburb outside of Chicago. I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
This drawing is called Hirsute Halo. It’s 8x10 inches, done in black and white crayon on a warm brown cotton paper. I finished it in 2025, and like a lot of my smaller works, it was part of an evening drawing session—just me, some good music or an audiobook, and a goal to loosen up and stay connected to gesture and tone.
The subject is a bearded man tipping a leather cap, shirtless and covered in body hair. The pose is relaxed and confident—he’s clearly performing a bit, and that’s part of the charm. It references classic Tom of Finland energy but filtered through a more casual, sketchbook-style execution. I drew it with a mix of white and black lightfast crayon, layering texture and highlight without going for photo-realism.
The style is stylized naturalism. The proportions are believable but intentionally pushed for emphasis—broad shoulders, heavy chest hair, and slightly exaggerated hands to frame the hat. The background is made of vertical strokes that create rhythm and suggest light without needing detail. The body is built from curved forms and crosshatched shadow, with white crayon pulling out highlights on the shoulders, arms, and chest.
The composition is symmetrical, but it’s broken up by the tilt of the head and the curve of the arms. It’s balanced, but still dynamic. The raised arms form a kind of frame or “halo” around the cap—hence the title.
This drawing plays into some classic gay iconography—leather culture, body hair, and confident, hyper-masculine presentation—but it does so with a playful, sketchy vibe that makes it feel personal and human. In today’s political climate, celebrating queer bodies and aesthetics like this isn’t just art—it’s cultural resistance. It’s about honoring a history of self-expression and defiance, and keeping that visible on our own terms.
Details
Title: Hirsute Halo
Medium: Black and white crayon on brown cotton paper
Size: 8 x 10 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in an archival sleeve with backing
Original drawing—not a print
FREE SHIPPING
Shipping takes 3–4 Weeks
This ships from Round Lake Beach, Illinois. A suburb outside of Chicago. I use UPS and sometimes US Post.
This drawing is called Hirsute Halo. It’s 8x10 inches, done in black and white crayon on a warm brown cotton paper. I finished it in 2025, and like a lot of my smaller works, it was part of an evening drawing session—just me, some good music or an audiobook, and a goal to loosen up and stay connected to gesture and tone.
The subject is a bearded man tipping a leather cap, shirtless and covered in body hair. The pose is relaxed and confident—he’s clearly performing a bit, and that’s part of the charm. It references classic Tom of Finland energy but filtered through a more casual, sketchbook-style execution. I drew it with a mix of white and black lightfast crayon, layering texture and highlight without going for photo-realism.
The style is stylized naturalism. The proportions are believable but intentionally pushed for emphasis—broad shoulders, heavy chest hair, and slightly exaggerated hands to frame the hat. The background is made of vertical strokes that create rhythm and suggest light without needing detail. The body is built from curved forms and crosshatched shadow, with white crayon pulling out highlights on the shoulders, arms, and chest.
The composition is symmetrical, but it’s broken up by the tilt of the head and the curve of the arms. It’s balanced, but still dynamic. The raised arms form a kind of frame or “halo” around the cap—hence the title.
This drawing plays into some classic gay iconography—leather culture, body hair, and confident, hyper-masculine presentation—but it does so with a playful, sketchy vibe that makes it feel personal and human. In today’s political climate, celebrating queer bodies and aesthetics like this isn’t just art—it’s cultural resistance. It’s about honoring a history of self-expression and defiance, and keeping that visible on our own terms.
Details
Title: Hirsute Halo
Medium: Black and white crayon on brown cotton paper
Size: 8 x 10 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in an archival sleeve with backing
Original drawing—not a print
