Birds of a Feather

Artwork Details and Purchase Information
Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
Originals, if available, and giclée prints may be purchased in person or directly at LakeemWilson.com
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Birds of a Feather
 
This illustration captures a moment of shared direction as a group of men move together down a city street, their strides confident and aligned. The figures are spaced just close enough to suggest familiarity, yet each maintains a distinct posture and presence. The Queen City Music Hall sign anchors the scene, situating the group within a lived urban rhythm shaped by sound, movement, and nightlife.
 
The drawing speaks to brotherhood, ambition, and collective momentum. These are not anonymous passersby. They move with purpose, as if coming from or heading toward something meaningful. The suits, coats, and casual layers suggest different paths and personalities, but their alignment signals unity. Birds of a feather becomes less about sameness and more about shared vision.
 
Within Life in Black Ink, this work documents Black camaraderie as a form of strength and navigation. It honors the ways community forms through proximity, mutual respect, and walking life together. The illustration preserves a fleeting street level moment where style, friendship, and forward motion converge into quiet affirmation.