R-Lo, a southern-tier New York native, is a self-taught emerging artist. Using simple materials such as charcoal, a handful of erasers, a rag, a brush, and paper, he specializes in creating drawings ranging in scale from small to life-size works. R-Lo uses figures and abstraction to articulate narratives within dark fantasy, thematically exploring concepts of love, conflict, and loss, to encourage self-reflection for the artist and audience.
R-Lo recently broke into the art world in 2023 and started a committed career journey in art beginning with a full-year residency at The Millworks in Harrisburg, PA. This set in motion the first public viewings of his work and sprung R-Lo into his first invited gallery exhibition at Maryland Art Place (MAP). Following his first exhibitions, R-Lo has participated in a number of shows including a solo exhibition and residency with LOUD Gallery in Madison, WI. R-Lo has also been featured in several press releases including features in The Burg, BmoreArt, Canvas Rebel, and Madison 365.