A vibrant and intimate portrait rendered in rich gouache, Carter Kustera's *The Boys* captures a sense of camaraderie and personality through bold, expressive brushwork on paper. Kustera's signature figurative style brings warmth and psychological depth to his subjects, using lush color and confident mark-making to convey character and connection. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of identity, friendship, and the human condition within a distinctly contemporary sensibility.