Abstract drawing “2009” by Erik Sulander on paper, signed but unframed: [scholarly description] “This abstract composition most closely resembles the work of Richard Diebenkorn, particularly from his Ocean Park series. Like Diebenkorn, this piece demonstrates: • A balance between geometric structure and expressive spontaneity • The use of layered, translucent color fields • Intersecting lines that create a subtle architectural framework • A pastel palette that suggests light and atmosphere While the energy and color modulation also evoke some influence from Willem de Kooning and Frankenthaler, the overall controlled composition and sense of space align more directly with Diebenkorn’s mature abstract work.”