Rear View Rendevous, 11x14 inches, crayon on cotton paper, by Kenney Mencher
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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 Rear View Rendezvous, and yeah—it’s meant to be bold, cheeky, and a little funny too. It’s 11x14 inches, drawn in black crayon on Rives BFK cotton paper. I used lightfast crayon because it doesn’t smear like charcoal or pencil, and the paper is thick and soft—what printmakers use—so it holds up beautifully over time and during shipping.
The subject is a muscular, thick-bodied man in a crouched pose, facing away from the viewer. His broad back and glutes are exaggerated on purpose—this is definitely stylized. The proportions push reality a bit, especially in the thighs and butt, but that’s part of what makes it fun. It’s not just a study of anatomy, it’s a celebration of it.
The whole thing is drawn with rhythmic, curved lines and crosshatching. The background is filled in with vertical strokes that give it some energy and contrast while also keeping the focus tight on the figure. You can see the tension in his squat and a bit of attitude in the way his head turns just slightly to glance over his shoulder. There’s a tattoo on his upper arm—KM (my initials)—like a brand or signature that pops as part of the figure itself.
This one isn’t subtle. It’s symmetrical in its posture but dynamic in shape and line. I didn’t use the rule of thirds here—this guy is dead center, taking up the frame in a way that refuses to apologize. And that’s the point.
Pieces like this aren’t just about drawing—they’re about claiming space. In a time when queer bodies and queer culture are still being targeted and censored, putting art like this on your wall is a way to push back. It says: humor and confidence and queerness belong in everyday life. It also reflects what I’ve always aimed for in my work—truth, joy, and not taking yourself too seriously even while standing up for something.
Details
Title: Rear View Rendezvous
Medium: Black crayon on Rives BFK 100% cotton paper
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in an archival sleeve with backing
Original artwork—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 Rear View Rendezvous, and yeah—it’s meant to be bold, cheeky, and a little funny too. It’s 11x14 inches, drawn in black crayon on Rives BFK cotton paper. I used lightfast crayon because it doesn’t smear like charcoal or pencil, and the paper is thick and soft—what printmakers use—so it holds up beautifully over time and during shipping.
The subject is a muscular, thick-bodied man in a crouched pose, facing away from the viewer. His broad back and glutes are exaggerated on purpose—this is definitely stylized. The proportions push reality a bit, especially in the thighs and butt, but that’s part of what makes it fun. It’s not just a study of anatomy, it’s a celebration of it.
The whole thing is drawn with rhythmic, curved lines and crosshatching. The background is filled in with vertical strokes that give it some energy and contrast while also keeping the focus tight on the figure. You can see the tension in his squat and a bit of attitude in the way his head turns just slightly to glance over his shoulder. There’s a tattoo on his upper arm—KM (my initials)—like a brand or signature that pops as part of the figure itself.
This one isn’t subtle. It’s symmetrical in its posture but dynamic in shape and line. I didn’t use the rule of thirds here—this guy is dead center, taking up the frame in a way that refuses to apologize. And that’s the point.
Pieces like this aren’t just about drawing—they’re about claiming space. In a time when queer bodies and queer culture are still being targeted and censored, putting art like this on your wall is a way to push back. It says: humor and confidence and queerness belong in everyday life. It also reflects what I’ve always aimed for in my work—truth, joy, and not taking yourself too seriously even while standing up for something.
Details
Title: Rear View Rendezvous
Medium: Black crayon on Rives BFK 100% cotton paper
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in an archival sleeve with backing
Original artwork—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 Rear View Rendezvous, and yeah—it’s meant to be bold, cheeky, and a little funny too. It’s 11x14 inches, drawn in black crayon on Rives BFK cotton paper. I used lightfast crayon because it doesn’t smear like charcoal or pencil, and the paper is thick and soft—what printmakers use—so it holds up beautifully over time and during shipping.
The subject is a muscular, thick-bodied man in a crouched pose, facing away from the viewer. His broad back and glutes are exaggerated on purpose—this is definitely stylized. The proportions push reality a bit, especially in the thighs and butt, but that’s part of what makes it fun. It’s not just a study of anatomy, it’s a celebration of it.
The whole thing is drawn with rhythmic, curved lines and crosshatching. The background is filled in with vertical strokes that give it some energy and contrast while also keeping the focus tight on the figure. You can see the tension in his squat and a bit of attitude in the way his head turns just slightly to glance over his shoulder. There’s a tattoo on his upper arm—KM (my initials)—like a brand or signature that pops as part of the figure itself.
This one isn’t subtle. It’s symmetrical in its posture but dynamic in shape and line. I didn’t use the rule of thirds here—this guy is dead center, taking up the frame in a way that refuses to apologize. And that’s the point.
Pieces like this aren’t just about drawing—they’re about claiming space. In a time when queer bodies and queer culture are still being targeted and censored, putting art like this on your wall is a way to push back. It says: humor and confidence and queerness belong in everyday life. It also reflects what I’ve always aimed for in my work—truth, joy, and not taking yourself too seriously even while standing up for something.
Details
Title: Rear View Rendezvous
Medium: Black crayon on Rives BFK 100% cotton paper
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in an archival sleeve with backing
Original artwork—not a print
