These studies were created in Oakland, California, as part of a small, weekly drawing group held in the home studio of the late, renowned Bay Area Figurative painter, Terry St. John (1934-2021). St. John, influenced by artists like Richard Diebenkorn and James Weeks, was celebrated for his gestural marks, visceral paint application, and bold color in his figurative and landscape paintings. The setting of his studio, a historically significant location for this style of art, contributes a unique artistic lineage to these pieces, connecting them to the rich tradition of Bay Area Figurative painting.