the stencils.

these works were my introduction to graffiti and street art, and I was captivated if not obsessed. a lot of experimentation, too many snap-off and X-Acto blades to count—thousands of label 228s, and the only period in my life when I drew animals.

Colorful neon-style digital artwork with abstract shapes, bright colors, and the word 'HELLO' at the bottom.
An abstract drawing of a woman with dark hair, sketched with blue and red markings on a light background.
Colorful abstract drawings of lizard shapes on USPS Priority Mail labels.
A colorful graffiti art piece depicting a stylized face with eyes and mouth, and the word 'RIP' in green and red letters at the top.
Three priority mail labels with handwritten messages and doodles in red, blue, purple, and black ink, attached to a metallic surface.
A table with multiple United States Postal Service Priority Mail shipping labels in various colors, some with red, green, and blue text and markings, overlapping each other.
Several priority mailing labels with red crosses and handwritten black ink addresses, some with pink and blue markers, and a black computer mouse on a wooden surface.
A collection of colorful, hand-drawn postal stickers with portraits and designs, spread out on a floral-patterned surface.