"Los Guerreros" (2003) – charcoal (conté crayon) & white pencil
Boxing is my favorite sport. I love the skill, the personalities, the drama, the one-on-one competition, and the history. I am captivated by the range of emotions expressed by the fighters as they push themselves to the limit, round-after-round, in a tough and grueling brawl. I admire the heart, determination, and persistence it takes to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity. Few things in all sports compare to the thrill and excitement I feel when watching a great prizefight.
In Los Guerreros, I focus on a boxer’s striking facial expression to capture the warrior in the fighter. It portrays a close-up action shot of boxer Oscar De La Hoya, frozen a moment before landing a blow on rival Ike Quartey in their 1999 fight. De La Hoya's snarling, disfigured face reveals a manifestation of the "fighting spirit" that lurks within. His ferocious eyes are intensely fixed on his opponent's movement. He is "in the zone."
In Los Guerreros, I focus on a boxer’s striking facial expression to capture the warrior in the fighter. It portrays a close-up action shot of boxer Oscar De La Hoya, frozen a moment before landing a blow on rival Ike Quartey in their 1999 fight. De La Hoya's snarling, disfigured face reveals a manifestation of the "fighting spirit" that lurks within. His ferocious eyes are intensely fixed on his opponent's movement. He is "in the zone."