Digital Illustration

Sphinx

PROCESS

When creating a digital illustration, I treat it as if it were a painting. First, thumbnail sketches to build a concept. Once that is formed, I begin collecting images that will be incorporated. This is called, photo bashing, a technique, mostly to add texture. The images are blended in using a painterly method. I treat the illustration as if it were an oil painting. Like a paintbrush, the stylus, blends in the images. Atmosphere, color harmony, luminosity of light and space and dynamic movement, to name a few, are essential qualities I'm mindful when creating a digital illustration. Top, is an example of a completed digital illustration, Sphinx. Below Sphinx, are the images that were used in its development. As you can see, the final image is a completely new work of art, within it are the images used to add texture.