Tyler Crosby was born and raised in Long Beach. A craftsman by nature, he builds his own large canvases in his studio in Los Angeles. From images of strong women to hip hop icons, his images are meant to motivate and inspire. He takes inspiration from the vibrant community of Southern California.
sealed collage of works by female authors and poets + heavy body acrylic on canvas
“ESSAYIST”
Essayist was inspired by a friend who is an accomplished writer. Generally men are depicted in front of bookcases with cigars; it’s time we saw a woman.
interior stain enamel + light body acrylic + spray paint + heavy body acrylic on canvas
“LA WOMAN”
LA Woman beckons you to come see the west coast!
interior satin, eggshell, and flat enamel + heavy body acrylic on canvas
“ALL A DREAM”
All A Dream is a reference to the music of The Notorious B.I.G., as well as an acknowledgement of his time cut short.