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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 The Bronx, and it’s part of an ongoing series where I explore memory and working-class life through quick, focused sketches. It’s 11x14 inches, drawn in 2025 using a black, lightfast crayon on thick, high-quality Rives BFK cotton paper. I prefer crayon over pencil or charcoal because it doesn’t smudge as easily and holds up better over time, especially when shipping.
I based this on an old photo that reminds me of my own childhood growing up in the Bronx. The two women in the foreground are wearing long coats and carrying large purses. They’re walking side by side, mid-stride, against a backdrop of parked cars, blurred buildings, and distant figures. There’s a distinct 1960s or early ’70s vibe to the whole scene—something about the shapes of the cars, the coats, the handbags, and the overall posture of the figures.
Stylistically, this drawing leans into naturalism with a dose of stylization. The proportions are mostly accurate, but I simplified the details—especially in the faces and background—to focus more on shape and composition. The two main figures are emphasized using heavier, darker lines and sharper edges, while the background fades with softer texture and shading. I used geometric simplification—blocks, rectangles, and cones—to build forms quickly but clearly.
The composition is asymmetrical but well-balanced. The central figure on the left pulls your eye, with the second figure counterbalancing her on the right. The sidewalk cuts diagonally across the composition, giving a sense of movement and street perspective. This fits with the rule of thirds, where the focus is pushed slightly off-center for a more dynamic feel.
There’s no overt symbolism here, but it definitely taps into cultural memory—particularly a nostalgic kind of urban Americana. This is a tribute to the kind of women who built and held together neighborhoods: mothers, workers, caretakers. For me, drawing scenes like this is a way to preserve that visual language and reconnect with a past that feels both distant and immediate.
Details
Title: The Bronx
Medium: Lightfast black crayon on Rives BFK cotton paper
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in archival sleeve with backing
Original work—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 The Bronx, and it’s part of an ongoing series where I explore memory and working-class life through quick, focused sketches. It’s 11x14 inches, drawn in 2025 using a black, lightfast crayon on thick, high-quality Rives BFK cotton paper. I prefer crayon over pencil or charcoal because it doesn’t smudge as easily and holds up better over time, especially when shipping.
I based this on an old photo that reminds me of my own childhood growing up in the Bronx. The two women in the foreground are wearing long coats and carrying large purses. They’re walking side by side, mid-stride, against a backdrop of parked cars, blurred buildings, and distant figures. There’s a distinct 1960s or early ’70s vibe to the whole scene—something about the shapes of the cars, the coats, the handbags, and the overall posture of the figures.
Stylistically, this drawing leans into naturalism with a dose of stylization. The proportions are mostly accurate, but I simplified the details—especially in the faces and background—to focus more on shape and composition. The two main figures are emphasized using heavier, darker lines and sharper edges, while the background fades with softer texture and shading. I used geometric simplification—blocks, rectangles, and cones—to build forms quickly but clearly.
The composition is asymmetrical but well-balanced. The central figure on the left pulls your eye, with the second figure counterbalancing her on the right. The sidewalk cuts diagonally across the composition, giving a sense of movement and street perspective. This fits with the rule of thirds, where the focus is pushed slightly off-center for a more dynamic feel.
There’s no overt symbolism here, but it definitely taps into cultural memory—particularly a nostalgic kind of urban Americana. This is a tribute to the kind of women who built and held together neighborhoods: mothers, workers, caretakers. For me, drawing scenes like this is a way to preserve that visual language and reconnect with a past that feels both distant and immediate.
Details
Title: The Bronx
Medium: Lightfast black crayon on Rives BFK cotton paper
Size: 11 x 14 inches
Year: 2025
Unframed
Signed and dated lower left
Ships flat in archival sleeve with backing
Original work—not a print
