This colored pencil artwork presents Maxx Crosby not through action, but through identity. Rendered in partial portrait, the composition pairs a tightly cropped view of Crosby’s face with bold, hand-drawn lettering of his name. The result is a declaration rather than a depiction—an assertion of presence, recognition, and earned authority.
Executed in Prismacolor colored pencils on toned paper, the piece blends portrait realism with graphic text. The textured gray background and smoky transitions give the lettering a weathered, almost carved quality, suggesting permanence rather than decoration. Crosby’s visible eye and beard are rendered with careful realism, grounding the conceptual approach in human detail.
By withholding the full portrait, the artwork invites the viewer to recognize Crosby through reputation as much as likeness. His name alone carries weight, reinforced by the restrained color palette and deliberate composition. 
Ideal for Raiders fans and collectors of contemporary sports art, this piece bridges realism and design, celebrating an athlete whose name no longer requires explanation..