"At Rest" Original Graphite Drawing by Howard Moo Young – Jamaican Coastal Scene

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An original graphite drawing titled “At Rest” by the late Jamaican artist Howard Moo Young.

This finely executed work captures … Read more An original graphite drawing titled “At Rest” by the late Jamaican artist Howard Moo Young.

This finely executed work captures a fisherman’s boat resting on tyres in Parrottee Bay, St. Elizabeth. Rendered entirely in pencil, the composition highlights Moo Young’s exceptional control of light, reflection, and texture – particularly in the stillness of the water.

The piece conveys a quiet, contemplative mood, making it both visually striking and deeply calming.

Presented in a clean black frame, ready to hang.

A compelling addition for collectors of Caribbean art or those seeking a refined, minimalist statement piece.

Works by Moo Young are increasingly sought after following his passing, adding to the significance of original pieces such as this.


Howard Moo Young is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts, New York, in Advertising and Graphic Design. He is an award-winning creative director, graphic designer, artist and photographer with over 40 years experience. His peers recognized his contribution to the advertising industry with an award of 30 Years of Excellence in Advertising”from The Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica. He has won many trophies for his award-winning television commercials and advertisements in the print media, and has designed some of the leading corporate images and logos for the financial, business and entertainment sectors including National Commercial Bank (NCB), Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Pan Caribbean Merchant Bank, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB), Jamaica Stock Exchange, UNIONBANK, HEART TRUST, QUAD (Night Clubs), Christopher’s Jazz Café, National Works Agency (NWA), Shields & Shields, Eden Gardens, KEYCARD and others.

Howard won a Silver and Bronze medal in the 1979 Commonwealth Photography Exhibition in Edmonton, Canada, and was the recipient of the Centenary Medal for Photography from The Institute of Jamaica that same year. Howard received the Champion Photographer Award for 1982 in the JCDC Festival National Photography Competition winning 5 Gold, 5 Silver, 7 Bronze Medals and 22 Merit Awards. He became Champion Photographer again in 2003 winning more medals and also a Bronze Medal in Fine Arts. That same year, Howard was inducted into the Caribbean Development For The Arts & Culture Foundation’s HALL OF FAME.

He died in 2023 at the age of 80. See less