Why Original Art Might Just Be the Perfect Gift
A Few Pieces of Brooklyn, for Someone Who Gets It
Over the fall, I’ve finished 78 original drawings. Each one was done outside, just me, a brush pen, some watercolor, and a little chair. No studio, no erasing—just whatever the moment gave me. I couldn’t duplicate them if I tried. They’re this mix of high-stakes spontaneity, improvisation, and whatever the day decided to offer.
And now that it’s gift-giving season, I can’t help but think how these drawings might be a really nice gift for someone.
Glimpse Through the Branches
This one is from Prospect Park in late fall. The trees are almost bare, and you can see through them in a way you can’t the rest of the year. I wanted to capture the quiet of that moment—the way the light moves through the branches, the sense of pause it brings.
Brooklyn Bridge Tower in Light and Color
I’ve drawn the Brooklyn Bridge a lot, but it never feels the same twice. This version plays with light and bold colors, trying to capture that energy—the way the bridge feels alive, even though it’s so solid and unchanging.
This little sapling was clinging to its last few leaves in the middle of Prospect Park. Everything else around it had already let go. It felt like a tiny story of resilience—a reminder of how small things can still carry so much strength.
Why Not Art?
Giving someone a drawing like this is giving them a moment: a little slice of Brooklyn, captured in a way that will not be captured again. Each one is completely unique. The lines, the colors, the way the light hit that day—it all came together in a way that can’t be repeated.
They’re also more affordable than you might think. That’s intentional. I want these pieces to be something people can actually have in their homes—something that isn’t out of reach, because sharing these moments matters to me more than anything else.
A Thought for the Holidays
If you’re looking for something meaningful this year, maybe this is it. Original art isn’t for everyone, but if you know someone who loves Brooklyn—or who’d appreciate something one-of-a-kind—maybe one of these drawings will speak to them.
Hope the season’s treating you well,
Michael