STARE AT RAW ART

Josh Brooks releases “stare at raw art” to be seen by the publics eyeballs. This collection of mixed media sketches, though predominantly ink, were inspired by travels throughout Las Vegas, Mammoth Mountain, Laguna Beach, Brisbane, and Yallingup.

Using an ink brush pen, Josh Brooks captures what happens throughout his day to day from the gambling scene of Las Vegas to the museum visits in Brisbane and the various coastal communities he finds to have a pull on his whereabouts.

End of 2025 to March 2026

"STARE AT RAW ART" End of 2025 through March 2026
A black and white sketch of a group of people sitting around a round table at a casino night event, with the words 'Pass Line' and numbers like '4', '5', '6', '8', '9', '10' written on the table, and a small drawing of dice in the center.
A black and white abstract drawing of two large faces with wide eyes and open mouths, made with bold, messy lines. The drawing is in a sketchbook with the pages laid flat, with the text 'still a' and 'STAY' visible below the faces.
Open notebook with handwritten text on the left page and a black marker drawing of a dog holding a rope in its mouth and the words "TUG-O-WAR" on the right page.
Sketch of a person walking past a vending machine with the words "Fortune favors the bold" written above it.
A black marker drawing of an angel with a halo, wings, and a robe, surrounded by sparkling stars.
Hand-drawn sketch of a woman with messy hair, holding a dog on a leash, with handwritten text reading 'I took my dog for a walk... she kept rushing me to ball'.
Black marker drawing of a large bear wearing a hat and scarf, a smaller child with curly hair, and a small creature with wings and a stick, standing outside near a tree.
A black and white sketch of a person on the left holding a fish and a person on the right with wide eyes and a surprised expression, with handwritten text underneath that reads, "World's Greatest Fisherman".
Line drawing of four people, two women and two men, sitting and standing, with a casual and relaxed vibe.
A sketchbook open to two pages. The right page features a black ink drawing of a witch with a pointed hat, surrounded by stars and sparkles. The left page shows a faint, less detailed sketch of a figure with what appears to be a crown or headpiece.
A hand-drawn illustration of a mountain with ski slopes, with several ski lifts hanging from cables and blue flags attached to the cables. The background features stylized, radiating gray lines, and there is some handwritten text at the bottom right
A black marker sketch of a young girl smiling, with long hair, on the left side of the image. Next to her, on the right side, is a person sitting in a wheelchair, holding a book or tablet, wearing glasses and a striped shirt.
A sketch of a hand holding a pair of glasses is drawn on the right side of an open notebook. The left side of the notebook has a faint, light sketch of a flower. Below the drawing, there is handwritten text that reads "Josefa Borras, Winter, 1/4/86,
A black ink sketch of two human faces, one on each page of an open sketchbook. The drawing style is abstract and expressive with loose, energetic lines.
Hand-drawn illustration of a red rose with green stem and leaves, accompanied by handwritten text that reads 'Withered & Worn often adds value to the story of the restless rose.'
A black ink sketch of a young man with messy hair, sitting on a bench or chair, wearing a jacket and looking slightly to the right.
Sketch of a person walking, with another person's head and shoulders drawn with cross-hatching on the right side, and handwritten text reading "Picasso study 'Les Pauvres' etching 1905".
A black and white sketch of an outdoor gathering, possibly a fair or festival, featuring a carousel, string lights, and several people, with some onlookers and others engaged in activities.
A black ink sketch of a woman with long hair, wearing a dress, and standing with one hand on her hip, on an open white sketchbook.
A sketch of several ducks, some standing and some sitting, with some clouds or water ripples above them, drawn with black ink on paper.
A black ink sketch of two smiling faces, drawn with simple lines and minimal detail, on a white background.
A black ink sketch of a person's face with long, curly hair on the left page. On the right page, there are repeated black ink drawings of a smoking gun in a grid pattern.
A black ink sketch of various people and building structures. Includes a large portrait of a woman with long hair, several smaller people, one riding a bicycle, and others walking. A building with multiple floors and antennas is also depicted.
A black ink drawing of a landscape with curving lines representing fields or hills, a person holding an umbrella walking along a path, and a distant horizon with a few simple lines indicating the sky.
Black and white drawing of a bird with its legs on a valise, holding a fishing rod in its beak, with a sailboat nearby.
Black and white sketch of the sun and horizon line on the left side, with concentric rainbow-like lines beneath it. Below the rainbow lines, there are plants growing in pots, some with flowers, on the right side.