TOONS - Jésus urbain (Urban Jesus)
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TOONS’s unique original, Jésus urbain (Urban Jesus), was made in 2026 using a blue Bic ballpoint pen and acrylic paint on vellum paper, and measures 29.7 × 42 cm.
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Original work unique | 2026 | Blue Bic ballpoint pen and acrylic paint on cotton rag paper | Beaux-Arts conservation sleeve included
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Discover the creation process of this artwork and explore my artistic universe on my official site: www.toonsrenaissance.com
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Inspired by classical religious iconography and the world of street art, Urban Jesus offers a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the most emblematic figures in art history.
At the heart of a composition evoking an ancient religious edifice with classical columns, Jesus appears from behind, surrounded by four worshippers. In front of them, his first name stands out in monumental pink letters, reminiscent of graffiti sprayed on an architectural facade. This unexpected meeting between sacred tradition and urban culture transforms this place steeped in history into a space for contemporary expression, where spirituality dialogues with the codes of street art.
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Artwork details
Title: Urban Jesus (Jésus urbain)
Year of creation: 2026
Technique: Round-point imprint, blue Bic ballpoint pen and acrylic paint on cotton rag paper
Dimensions: 29.7 × 42 cm
Orientation: Portrait
Original unique work: 1/1, entirely handmade
Signature: Signed on the front side
Authentication: Atelier Toons Renaissance seal on the reverse
Certificate of authenticity: Provided
Beaux-Arts conservation sleeve: Included
Framing: Not included
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Technique
Each drawing starts with an almost imperceptible imprint, made with a round nib. This first reference helps me prepare the composition while preserving the whiteness of the paper.
Next comes the blue Bic ballpoint pen. The curved, spontaneous, and interwoven lines accumulate and overlay to progressively give birth to shapes, volumes and contrasts. The density of the strokes builds the shadows and reveals the drawing’s depth, while the white spaces preserve light and balance in the composition.
In this work, pink acrylic paint introduces a deliberate chromatic rupture, drawing the eye to the central lettering. This contrast between the pen’s blue and the intensity of the color strengthens the dialogue between tradition and modernity.
The line reprises may reveal small ink dots, witnesses of the manual gesture and an integral part of the artwork.
It is in this meeting between precision and spontaneity that my work expresses itself: a controlled construction, carried by the freedom of the stroke.
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Authenticity
Each Toons Renaissance drawing is an original unique work, entirely handmade and existing in a single edition (1/1). It is neither a print nor a reproduction.
The work is signed, authenticated by the atelier seal and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
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Presentation and shipping
Each original drawing is delivered in a Beaux-Arts rigid preservation sleeve, designed to protect and transport the work securely (ideal for a move to a framer, in-person handover, gift, or careful storage).
The sleeve is gently wrapped in kraft paper, sealed with the artist’s logo, and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
Together, the package benefits from reinforced protective packaging, designed to preserve the artwork’s integrity and ensure safe transport.
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Have a question about the work?
For any questions or requests for additional information, please feel free to contact me directly via messaging. I will be happy to respond.
Seller's Story
Hello and welcome to my world!
I am TOONS, artist and creator of the Toons Renaissance studio.
Always passionate about drawing and artistic creation, I draw inspiration from diverse worlds, from pop culture to the great references in the history of art.
Through Toons Renaissance, my wish is to share my passion, to reveal my artistic universe, and to create works that evoke emotion, tell a story and, I hope, find a special place in your heart as in your collection.
Thank you for taking the time to discover my work, and above all, thank you to everyone who already trusts me and accompanies my artistic journey.
TOONS
Toons Renaissance Studio
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal work unique | 2026 | Blue Bic ballpoint pen and acrylic paint on cotton rag paper | Beaux-Arts conservation sleeve included
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Discover the creation process of this artwork and explore my artistic universe on my official site: www.toonsrenaissance.com
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Inspired by classical religious iconography and the world of street art, Urban Jesus offers a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the most emblematic figures in art history.
At the heart of a composition evoking an ancient religious edifice with classical columns, Jesus appears from behind, surrounded by four worshippers. In front of them, his first name stands out in monumental pink letters, reminiscent of graffiti sprayed on an architectural facade. This unexpected meeting between sacred tradition and urban culture transforms this place steeped in history into a space for contemporary expression, where spirituality dialogues with the codes of street art.
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Artwork details
Title: Urban Jesus (Jésus urbain)
Year of creation: 2026
Technique: Round-point imprint, blue Bic ballpoint pen and acrylic paint on cotton rag paper
Dimensions: 29.7 × 42 cm
Orientation: Portrait
Original unique work: 1/1, entirely handmade
Signature: Signed on the front side
Authentication: Atelier Toons Renaissance seal on the reverse
Certificate of authenticity: Provided
Beaux-Arts conservation sleeve: Included
Framing: Not included
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Technique
Each drawing starts with an almost imperceptible imprint, made with a round nib. This first reference helps me prepare the composition while preserving the whiteness of the paper.
Next comes the blue Bic ballpoint pen. The curved, spontaneous, and interwoven lines accumulate and overlay to progressively give birth to shapes, volumes and contrasts. The density of the strokes builds the shadows and reveals the drawing’s depth, while the white spaces preserve light and balance in the composition.
In this work, pink acrylic paint introduces a deliberate chromatic rupture, drawing the eye to the central lettering. This contrast between the pen’s blue and the intensity of the color strengthens the dialogue between tradition and modernity.
The line reprises may reveal small ink dots, witnesses of the manual gesture and an integral part of the artwork.
It is in this meeting between precision and spontaneity that my work expresses itself: a controlled construction, carried by the freedom of the stroke.
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Authenticity
Each Toons Renaissance drawing is an original unique work, entirely handmade and existing in a single edition (1/1). It is neither a print nor a reproduction.
The work is signed, authenticated by the atelier seal and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Presentation and shipping
Each original drawing is delivered in a Beaux-Arts rigid preservation sleeve, designed to protect and transport the work securely (ideal for a move to a framer, in-person handover, gift, or careful storage).
The sleeve is gently wrapped in kraft paper, sealed with the artist’s logo, and accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
Together, the package benefits from reinforced protective packaging, designed to preserve the artwork’s integrity and ensure safe transport.
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Have a question about the work?
For any questions or requests for additional information, please feel free to contact me directly via messaging. I will be happy to respond.
Seller's Story
Hello and welcome to my world!
I am TOONS, artist and creator of the Toons Renaissance studio.
Always passionate about drawing and artistic creation, I draw inspiration from diverse worlds, from pop culture to the great references in the history of art.
Through Toons Renaissance, my wish is to share my passion, to reveal my artistic universe, and to create works that evoke emotion, tell a story and, I hope, find a special place in your heart as in your collection.
Thank you for taking the time to discover my work, and above all, thank you to everyone who already trusts me and accompanies my artistic journey.
TOONS
Toons Renaissance Studio
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Edition
Original
Artist
TOONS
Title of artwork
Jésus urbain (Urban Jesus)
Technique
Mixed media, Pen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2026
Colour
Blue, Pink
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
42 cm
Width
29.7 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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