Barclays Center, January 6, 2025
A Leap Into the Spotlight
January 6, 2025. Nets vs. Pacers. The Nets, shorthanded and outmatched, looked to new faces. Tosan Evbuomwan, fresh to the team, rose for the shot. Pressure closed in, hands reaching, but he stayed focused. From Newcastle to New York, this was a player finding his moment—a leap toward belonging.
Ink, Gouache, Motion
Brush and ink carve out the tension. Gouache adds fire to the ball, a heartbeat in the chaos. Tosan flows upward, his form clean and unyielding. Sheppard’s defense presses back, the space between them charged with motion. This is basketball boiled down: movement, struggle, and the fight for control.
Why It Works
“Finding His Moment” lives in the contrast. The arms create a frame, the negative space alive with energy. Tosan’s focus pulls upward, Sheppard’s hands reach to meet him, and the red of the ball anchors it all. Each line flows with intent, each color sharpens the moment.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just a game—it’s a chance. “Finding His Moment” captures more than a play. It’s the story of a new player stepping into the spotlight, a team fighting to hold its ground, and the raw beauty of motion caught in ink and color.
Inspired by a photograph taken by Catalina Fragoso during the Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers game.
Details:
- Size: 14" x 22.5"
- Medium: Gouache and ink on paper
- Series: Drawing of the Game
