Signposts, hearts and arrows. Like the alleys above, these are two sided drawings in crayon, ballpoint ink, and markers on panels cut from brown paper bags. As you can see in the photos, some are very densely covered with writings and aphorisms. The more you read, the more interesting they become. Each is approximately 12" by 17", some varying by an inch or so. The panels were not always cut out exactly square. All are in generally very good condition, although many have soft edges or minor corner folds, and some were originally drawn on bags that were more worn or crinkled. If you need to know the exact dimensions or other details of a particular drawing please ask.

Lewis Smith's work is in museums and galleries and collectors in many countries. He lived most of his life in the woods of Ohio, alone after the death of his mother. Lewis Smith passed away in 1998. His drawing, writing, and painting on recycled paper, cardboard, and the walls of his house and buildings reflects his preoccupation with muscular women boxers and wrestlers, trains, time, and money. Lewis was prolific. He drew and wrote, sometimes combining the two. His art includes pieces on Brown paper bags, white paper, cardboard, cracker boxes, sketches, and themes of Muscle women, diners, money, alleys, animals, time, and writings.

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