This colored pencil artwork presents Maxx Crosby not simply as an athlete, but as an unleashed force. With arms extended and body surging forward, the composition captures the exact moment where tension gives way to explosion. The radial, fractured background reinforces the sense of impact, as if Crosby is breaking through restraint itself.
Rendered in Prismacolor colored pencils on toned paper, the piece blends realism with visual energy. The white Raiders uniform anchors the figure in realism while the erupting background and bold, hand-drawn typography push the work into iconic territory. Crosby’s posture is confrontational and defiant, yet controlled — power released with purpose.
The name “MAD MAXX” looms above the figure not as decoration, but as identity. It’s a declaration earned through relentless effort, pressure, and intensity. This is not a snapshot from a game; it’s an emblem of what Crosby represents to opponents and fans alike.
Designed as a statement piece, this artwork functions as both fine sports portraiture and visual branding. Ideal for Raiders fans and collectors of impactful NFL art, “MAD MAXX” symbolizes what happens when preparation, aggression, and identity converge — unstoppable force made visible.