'CRUISING IN THE 1970s' - Acrylic and Ink on Hardboard Panel

The artwork 'CRUISING IN THE 1970s' by Bradley Lusa is an acrylic and ink painting on hardboard panel. This piece features a stylized male portrait, reminiscent of the iconic aesthetic of the 1970s. The subject is depicted from the shoulders up, shirtless, and is adorned with a pair of dark, circular sunglasses that are reflective of the era's fashion trends.The artist has employed a minimalist approach, with large, flat areas of color, and a limited palette that emphasizes the flesh tones of the subject, the dark shades of the hair, mustache, and sunglasses, along with the pink hue of the lips. The subject's hair is rendered in a dark color with highlights that suggest volume and texture.One notable characteristic is the sharp delineation of forms, with clear, defined edges that give the painting a graphic quality. The ink may have been used to outline these forms, which enhances the contrast and adds to the boldness of the composition.There's a simplicity in the representation that f