“I just want to fly!”
Bottle up the effortless, sun-drenched energy of the late 90s with this 1-of-1 original stencil painting of Sugar Ray. This isn’t a digital reproduction or a mass-market poster; it is a physical work of art that was featured in the TRL Collection gallery show in April 2025.
I created this piece using a multi-layer stencil process to define Mark McGrath and the band in a sharp, high-contrast black and white style. To capture the bold aesthetic of the music video era, the group is set against a vibrant royal purple background, creating a clean, graphic “pop” that perfectly encapsulates the pop-rock explosion of the decade.
Gallery History: As a featured selection in the TRL Collection, this painting was produced to professional gallery standards to celebrate the icons who defined the turn-of-the-century soundscape. It carries the physical depth, brushwork, and texture that only a hand-painted original can offer, making it a definitive piece for any music collector or 90s nostalgia enthusiast.
The Process & Materials: To ensure this piece remains a durable centerpiece in your collection, it is painted on a professional-grade 14×11″ stretched canvas. The entire work is sealed with a protective satin varnish, which deepens the blacks and enhances the royal purple tones while eliminating the harsh, distracting reflections caused by room lighting. The edges are painted to match the background for a polished look, and the piece comes ready to hang. Each original is signed on the front by the artist (thinksojoe).
