Drawing from the cinematic trope of the American diner, Ryan transports the viewer to a reimagined Times Square. The composition began as a tactile pencil sketch before being defined by the sharp, permanent lines of Indian ink. This traditional foundation is then saturated with a bold digital palette using a Wacom tablet, creating a landscape where yellow taxis and iconic urban buildings pulse with a sci-fi energy.

The illustration captures a specific kind of urban psychosis—a dense, vibrant overcrowding of visual information that mirrors the intensity of a high-ABV stout. By blending the culinary comfort of pecan pie with the chaotic architecture of New York, Ryan creates a dreamlike fantasy that feels both familiar and otherworldly. It is an exploration of city life filtered through the lens of classic comic book aesthetics and a vibrant, saturated color interplay.