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“Brothers”
Because some dreams aren’t dreamed alone.
In this third piece of the Started With Crayons series, “Brothers” captures a powerful moment of connection between two young boys—side by side in astronaut helmets, joined by a red string telephone. They sit on a floor scattered with crayons and toys, while the walls behind them are alive with imagination: hand-drawn rockets, planets, and a universe made entirely of hope.
More than just a childhood memory, this painting is a tribute to the bond between brothers—by blood or by spirit. It’s about shared wonder, silent communication, and the unspoken understanding that some dreams are too big to carry alone.
“Brothers” honors the ones who dream together, build together, and launch each other forward. It’s a story of loyalty, creativity, and that sacred space where play turns into purpose.
print size: 24”x24” each
Style 1 – Collector’s Edition
• Edition of 99
• Signed and numbered by the artist on unstretched canvas.
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Style 2 – Artist Proof Edition
• Edition of only 15
• Hand-embellished by Yost
• Framed, signed, and numbered
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
* Style 2 will come with a DIY rope attachment for the pieces like the original.
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Every edition is produced, inspected, and signed in the studio. Yost builds each composition through drawing, pigment, revision, and the remembered quality of western light.