Towards the Stars by Lanise Howard Unique Work on Paper is an artwork on paper created in 2025 that explores aspiration, movement, and the quiet determination to reach beyond the present moment. The title suggests forward motion and upward focus—not as spectacle, but as intention. Rather than depicting a literal destination, the artwork captures the emotional and psychological act of reaching, where hope, effort, and uncertainty coexist.

Executed in colored pencil on paper, Towards the Stars by Lanise Howard demonstrates a refined and disciplined approach to line, layering, and tonal control. Colored pencil allows for precision and subtle accumulation, building depth through repeated gesture rather than force. The surface reveals careful modulation of color and pressure, creating a sense of rhythm and direction that guides the viewer’s eye across the composition. The medium reinforces the work’s intimacy and deliberateness, rewarding close observation.

Measuring 40.64 × 30.48 cm (16 × 12 in), the artwork is modest in scale and designed for personal engagement. Its proportions make it well suited for private interiors, curated works-on-paper collections, and contemplative viewing environments. The scale encourages proximity, reinforcing the inward focus suggested by the title.

This artwork is unique and one of a kind. No editions or reproductions exist. Towards the Stars by Lanise Howard ships framed in black pine with a single acrylic face, selected to provide clean presentation and long-term protection while maintaining a contemporary aesthetic. The piece arrives ready to hang, requiring no additional framing.

The work reflects Lanise Howard’s interest in interior states and symbolic motion, expressed through restraint and material sensitivity. Rather than asserting meaning, the drawing leaves space for interpretation, allowing viewers to connect their own experiences of ambition, reflection, and quiet resolve.

Towards the Stars by Lanise Howard is intended for collectors who value contemporary works on paper that communicate through subtlety, precision, and emotional clarity—art that speaks softly while carrying lasting presence.

Artwork Details

Title: Towards the Stars

Artist: Lanise Howard

Year: 2025

Technique: Colored pencil on paper

Dimensions: 40.64 × 30.48 cm / 16 × 12 in

Edition: Unique

Presentation: Ships framed in black pine with a single acrylic face