Hustler

Hustler (2014)
23¾x18½ Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Sold

It’s dark and dimly lit, there are drinks, porn playing on the TVs, and it’s a gay bar, so things are bound to get a little randy. When these three guys were challenged to a friendly game of strip pool, they cockily accepted, only to find themselves losing their shirts (and pants) to a true Hustler.

Working in pastel, the fun was capturing that lively bar room atmosphere, contrasting the bright green pool table felt against the moody red neon glow, while playing with the expressions of the guys as they strip down to their briefs.