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ART BY DWIGHT

Art

My work has always evolved with what inspires me, and I’ve explored a variety of projects over the years. One of my earlier series, Manhole Cover Art, uses frottage to transform Pittsburgh street textures into colorful rubbings on canvas. Each piece captures the intricate patterns, designs, and history embedded in everyday infrastructure. Creating these rubbings on the street often draws the attention of passersby, making the process as much a part of the art as the finished work itself. It’s a way to preserve hidden details of the city and give them new life through color and composition.

More recently, I’ve focused on detailed pen drawings. I enjoy the precision and flexibility of this medium, which allows me to explore texture, line, and subtle expression. People are often the heart of my drawings, not posed portraits, but individuals in natural, unguarded moments. Big smiles, relaxed gestures, or fleeting expressions inspire me most, and I try to capture their honesty and energy on paper. I also enjoy drawing a wide range of subjects, letting curiosity guide each piece.

Both projects reflect my ongoing interest in finding beauty in overlooked details, and I’m always exploring new ideas, techniques, and directions to push my work forward.

Etsy Shop

You can also explore my work on Etsy, where I share original pieces and prints. From intricate manhole cover rubbings to detailed pen drawings, the shop features t-shirts, ball caps, and canvas prints, offering a way to bring a piece of my art into your life while supporting a local artist.

DWIGHT PRITCHETT

Dwight Pritchett // Art by Dwight

I was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Pittsburgh to study at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. After graduating, I worked as an airbrush artist before starting my own commercial art business. With my wife, Bonnie, we grew that business into an award-winning digital photo illustration studio.

My work has always evolved with what inspires me. At one point I was creating Manhole Cover Art, transforming the colors and textures of the streets into something new. Now my focus is on pen drawings. I enjoy the detail and precision of this medium, and I’m especially drawn to people. Not posed portraits, but people in their natural state, big smiles, relaxed moments, or gestures that happen when they don’t know they’re being watched. Those moments feel honest, and I try to capture that honesty in my drawings.

Art has always been my way of exploring the world. I follow where my curiosity leads, and each new project pushes me to grow as an artist.