The Heavy
J.C. Leyendecker created these painting in the twenties, where the edges of the image disappeared. He knew what not to draw, to make the things he actually drew somewhat more important. This is my homage to his idea of leaving well enough alone.
THUG | 2014
Oil and acrylic on wood
17 ½” x 20 ¾”
I’m a writer living in Los Angeles, making emojis of faces I find on Instagram. When I get a moment, I paint portraits on canvases I build from reclaimed wood.
