Pet Peeve (2025) Original Charcoal Drawing by Shelton Walsmith

A scary monochrome clown grins broadly, a menacing glee radiating from the paper. A little Tanager gazes dubiously from her questionable perch, completing this surreal scene.
Created with charcoal and oil on paper, the black and white drawing and colorful oil painting contrast to emphasize the push and pull between humor and fear, darkness and light.
Inspired by the state of the nation, this piece offers a humorous yet fearful commentary on contemporary society. The juxtaposition of the clown and the bird invites reflection on power dynamics and the absurdities of modern life.

Requires framing to be properly displayed.

Materials used:

charcoal on paper

Details:

• Charcoal drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 48.26 x 60.96 x 0.25cm (unframed) / 48.26 x 60.96cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits