Geometric illustration - The CreativeMindClass Blog

Abstract geometric and graphic illustrations abstract and bold geometric illustrations in graffiti by Marc David Spengler

The main element of creating geometric drawings is the anticipation of unforeseen outcomes. Marc emphasizes that every form and colour selection can be seen as an impulse reaction to the shapes and colors that he has previously sketched. Optic illusions, false shadows transitions from flatness into dimensions, all seemingly basic aspects - when exhibited in the Ampersand Gallery in Portland last year, they fascinated the audience.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Get started to the outside, by drawing a background silhouette.
• Imagine what might be inside the inside.
• Don't overload it by adding excessive details.
• Try playing with the parameters given.
• Make an artificial shadow, or create an illusion optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• Constantly react to the earlier drawn.
• Draw small sketches.

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"My Name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25 years old and I'm living in a suburb in Stuttgart, Germany. Since I was a little youngster, I've enjoyed sketching a lot. When I was in fifth grade, I made a note that my career aspiration was to become a vehicle designer. A little bit later at the age of 12 I was introduced to the world of graffiti, that has served as a major inspirational source for me from the beginning.

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Why do artists use geometric forms?

I'm no longer an artist creating real graffiti in the present however I'm still observing geometric patterns every day on social media, magazines, and even books. When I finished school in 2014, I began studying communication design in the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and am currently learning today as a student in the class taught by Patrick Thomas.

Apart from my studies, I'm working on exhibitions as well as brand collaborations and my sketchbooks. With regards to my illustrations I'm generally working with abstract geometric shapes and vibrant colour palettes that are attempting to be balanced in a self-given frame. My aim for each composition I'm creating is to achieve harmony.

How do you create geometric art?

For creating geometric art I don't have draw with pencil beforehand which is why a large portion my drawings are imagined. I love to begin my work in the outer space by drawing a background silhouette, and then I imagine what could be within. Therefore, I'm always reacting to the previously drawn shapes, which makes it very fascinating to me since I also don't know how it will appear in the end.

I prefer making small geometric illustrations because I have greater control over the design and I am less likely to overload it by adding excessive specifics. When drawing, I also like to experiment with the provided parameterslike creating an unrealistic shadow or creating an optical illusion, as everything is possible in the two-dimensional world."

Prints of Marc's geometric designs are available from Big Cartel, as well as you can keep track with his latest artwork on Instagram.