18th and Vine
This vibrant urban scene captures a jazz saxophonist pouring his soul into the night, his elongated figure stretching dynamically through the frame as if pulled by the very music he creates. The oversized golden bell of the saxophone dominates the foreground, its rich, warm tones glowing against the cool blues of the city street behind him. Exaggerated perspective heightens the drama—his fingers reach and curl with expressive intensity, guiding the viewer’s eye along the sweeping curves of the instrument. Above him, angled buildings and a tilted street sign evoke the rhythm and movement of a bustling jazz district, creating a sense of motion that pulses through the entire composition. This piece celebrates the raw energy of street-level jazz, where sound bends space, color becomes music, and the performer becomes part of the city’s heartbeat.





