This is a selection of my older traditional drawings made with ballpoint pens (not pencils) on large paper. I just scanned the final drawings and colored them digitally... I used this simple cross hatching technique several years back, it gives some interesting effects, the only thing is that it's harder to make corrections when you make mistakes... I have now switched to 100% digital. I still make full drawings and paintings on paper/canvas from time to time but I rather prefer to work with real brushes then. :)
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Friday, April 2, 2010
Digital Circlism
This is a new technique I'm developing. I'm gonna make many other portraits in this style.
You're gonna ask, what exactly is "Digital Circlism" ? This is a modern artistic expression, a mix between Pop Art and Pointillism. It is made with digital tools (this is just a personal definition).
In my opinion, the most important thing to focus on before starting that kind of project is to understand the dynamic movement of someone's face. I usually paint each circle individually on a black surface with a sharp round brush in Photoshop CS4 (it could be any other graphics creation software).
It is also essential to pay attention on the aspect of each circle (changing slightly the size and color for every circle is always better). That's the difficult part, because there can be several thousands circles in a single portrait. It has to be done with harmony, according to the main lines and dynamism of the subject represented.
I usually make bigger circles in the lighter areas of the subject and smaller circles in the darker places. This gives more volume and a 3D illusion. There is no limit, it's a new technique and I think there is much more to do with it.
You're gonna ask, what exactly is "Digital Circlism" ? This is a modern artistic expression, a mix between Pop Art and Pointillism. It is made with digital tools (this is just a personal definition).
In my opinion, the most important thing to focus on before starting that kind of project is to understand the dynamic movement of someone's face. I usually paint each circle individually on a black surface with a sharp round brush in Photoshop CS4 (it could be any other graphics creation software).
It is also essential to pay attention on the aspect of each circle (changing slightly the size and color for every circle is always better). That's the difficult part, because there can be several thousands circles in a single portrait. It has to be done with harmony, according to the main lines and dynamism of the subject represented.
I usually make bigger circles in the lighter areas of the subject and smaller circles in the darker places. This gives more volume and a 3D illusion. There is no limit, it's a new technique and I think there is much more to do with it.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Pointillist Self Portrait
Yes, it's me ! Hope you don't mind ;)
Note: Only small and big colored dots.
I painted each one inn PS4 with a sharp brush.
Note: Only small and big colored dots.
I painted each one inn PS4 with a sharp brush.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
The Love Theme
(Full resolution, for printing purposes,8768 x 12000 pixels, 300 dpi, available HERE)
(Full resolution, for printing purposes,10266 x 7231 pixels, 300 dpi, available HERE)
(Full resolution, for printing purposes,8416 x 7946 pixels, 300 dpi, available HERE)
Many more of my photos and
illustrations on the Love theme:
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