Work samples

  • Signs of the times: Problem Child
    Signs of the times: Problem Child

    18 x 24

    Colored pencil, Ink, Pastel & Oil pastel

    Mixed medium drawing

    Available for Purchase
  • Grace & Mercy; Self Portrait
    Grace & Mercy; Self Portrait

    11" x 14"

    Colored pencil, Ink, Pastel, Oil pastel and Conte

    Available for Purchase
  • Grace & Mercy; I know why the caged bird doesn't use his wings
    Grace & Mercy; I know why the caged bird doesn't use his wings

    Colored pencil, collage & Ink

    Available for Purchase
  • Grace & Mercy: Silence 1977
    Grace & Mercy: Silence 1977

    This piece is a part of the Grace and Mercy collection. The subject is a man that has been and is currently incarcerates since 1977. 

    9 x 12

    Colored pencil, Charcoal and Conte

    Mixed medium drawing

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About Marcus

Baltimore City  

My name is Marcus Pettiford aka "kidwifdacrayons." I am a Baltimore based artist and native. My genre is 2D visual art. I love to explore different social concepts through my work. Art is my catalyst to bridge gaps between people and populations. My hope is that my illustrations enlighten and push people to act. To see more of my work please see my Instagram @kidwifdacrayons and @go_cuss.

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Grace & Mercy

Grace & Mercy is a project that I created to humanize underserved communities, confront mass incarceration and juxtapose societal beliefs v. the incarcerated individual.

  • Grace & Mercy; Self Portrait
    Grace & Mercy; Self Portrait

    11" x 14"

    Colored pencil, Ink, Pastel, Oil pastel and Conte

    Available for Purchase
  • Grace & Mercy; I know why the caged bird doesn't use his wings
    Grace & Mercy; I know why the caged bird doesn't use his wings

    Colored pencil, collage & Ink

    Available for Purchase
  • Grace & Mercy: Silence 1977
    Grace & Mercy: Silence 1977

    This piece is a part of the Grace and Mercy collection. The subject is a man that has been and is currently incarcerates since 1977. 

    9 x 12

    Colored pencil, Charcoal and Conte

    Mixed medium drawing

  • Grace & Mercy; Self Portrait
  • Grace & Mercy; I know why the caged bird doesn't use his wings
  • Grace & Mercy: Silence 1977

    • Untitled

    Consciousness v. Mental Health

    This project came about through facing my internal emotions and awareness. How the two concepts can also battle with each other. Therefore the more conscious, the more I am emotionally challenged.

    • I AM OLD DIRTY
      I AM OLD DIRTY

      16”x20” mixed media on canvas. Charcoal, graphite, acrylic, ink and marker 

      Available for Purchase
  • I AM OLD DIRTY

    • Consciousness v. Mental Health

    The more conscious I become, the more I am challenged emotionally.

    • Disappointment
      Disappointment

      18”x24” mixed media drawing on canvas. Charcoal, graphite, ink and marker.

      Available for Purchase
  • Disappointment