This oil pastel drawing titled "Yoga Meditation" presents a serene, introspective scene rendered in a loose, expressive style with rich, layered colors. At the center is a female figure seated in a meditative posture on the ground. Her legs are folded (likely in a cross-legged or half-lotus position), though the lower legs and feet are largely enveloped and obscured by tall, swaying grasses or reeds. She sits with a straight but relaxed spine, her hands brought together in a classic prayer position (Anjali Mudra) at chest level — palms pressed together, fingers pointing upward — conveying a sense of inner focus, reverence, and calm.
The artwork likely embodies elements of contemporary realism, focusing on tranquility and mindfulness through its subject matter. The use of pastels aligns with impressionistic techniques, capturing light and movement delicately. Given its theme of meditation, it may draw inspiration from Asian spiritual art traditions while maintaining a modern aesthetic.
I am a Wounded Veteran, 46 with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor among many other awards and decorations. I've seven tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, until I was shot and received 2 Brain Injuries from Roadside bombs in an attack. I went to school for Art and its my Passion. This was before and finished some when I was deployed online, which was not easy when it comes to art. I am Married to my Lovely Wife Lori and my 12 year old Ninja and Smart Daughter. We are definitely a Tripod.
Artist Statement
Artist Statement My name is SGT Ben Graham, and every piece you see here is more than just art — it is a living thank-you and a way for me to give back. As a wounded veteran, I create because it keeps me moving, focused, and connected when my disabilities try to hold me back. The true price of my work is not for profit. What you pay is a donation. That donation first covers the cost of the supplies I need to keep creating. Every dollar left over goes directly to two organizations that have changed my life: Wounded Warriors in Action Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Oakwood Chapter These are...
