Ray Charles

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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
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Ray Charles
 
This drawing depicts Ray Charles, the iconic African American blues musician whose sound reshaped American music. Seated at the piano, his body leans forward with confidence and command, hands stretched across the keys as if the instrument itself is an extension of his voice. Sunglasses, posture, and motion work together to signal presence before a single note is heard.
 
The composition emphasizes touch and rhythm. The exaggerated scale of the hands and keys speaks to feeling rather than sight, reminding us that Ray Charles played from instinct, memory, and soul. The lines are loose but intentional, echoing the improvisational nature of blues music and the freedom embedded in his sound.
 
Rendered in black ink, this piece honors Ray Charles not just as a musician, but as a cultural force. His music crossed boundaries while remaining rooted in Black tradition. Through gesture and line, this drawing captures the spirit of a man who turned lived experience into rhythm, melody, and enduring influence.