01.13.26 Cañada de la Virgen Pyramid, Mexico

This drawing reflects a view of the stepped pyramid at Cañada de la Virgen, where ancient architecture rises gradually from the surrounding landscape. Small figures appear in the foreground, their presence offering scale and emphasizing the quiet authority of the structure beyond.Loose, deliberate line work describes the geometry of the pyramid and the surrounding trees, while layered gray washes soften the scene and suggest distance, light, and atmosphere. The composition balances human presence with permanence—people pause, observe, and move on, while the architecture remains steady and enduring.Developed as part of my ongoing Morning Practice series, this original drawing explores how historical sites are experienced in the present moment, through observation, memory, and quiet reflection rather than spectacle.