Geometric illustration - The CreativeMindClass Blog

Abstract and striking geometric drawings The drawings are based in graffiti art by Marc David Spengler

The main element in the process of making geometric drawings is the anticipation of unknown outcomes. Marc emphasizes that every form and each colour is an impulsive reaction to the shapes and colors that he has previously sketched. Optical illusions, false shadows transitions from flatness into spatiality, seemingly simple elements - but when they were displayed at the Ampersand Gallery in Portland this year, the works fascinated the audience.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Begin working to the outside, by sketching a silhouette of the background.
• Imagine what's on the inside.
• Avoid oversaturating it by adding excessive details.
• Try playing with the parameters given.
• Create an unreal shadow by creating the illusion of optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• React constantly to any drawing previous drawing.
• Do small drawings.

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"My name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25 years old, I live in a suburb of Stuttgart, Germany. From the time I was a child, I've always been drawing lots. I can remember that when I was in 5th grade, I wrote that my career aspiration was to be a car designer. Then at the age of 12 I got into the world of graffiti, which has been a huge inspiration source for me for the rest of my life.

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What is the reason artists choose to use geometric designs?

It's not my turn to be an artist creating real graffiti today However, I'm watching geometric shapes every day through magazines, social media as well as books. After I graduated from school in 2014, I started learning in communication design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and am currently learning today as a student in the class of Patrick Thomas.

In addition to my academics and research, I'm also working on exhibits along with brand collaborations as well as my sketchbooks. When it comes to my style of illustration, I'm mostly working with abstract geometric shapes and bright colour combinations that attempt to blend into the frame I've created for myself. My goal for every composition that I'm working on is to bring harmony.

What is geometric art?

To make geometric art, I don't have a pencil drawing beforehand which is why a large portion of my drawings are imaginary. I prefer to begin working on the outside by creating a silhouette of the background, after which I think about what's on the inside. Therefore, I'm always reacting to the previously drawn shapes that makes it interesting to me because I also don't know how it will appear in the end.

I prefer making small geometric illustrations because I have a better overview of the design and I am less likely to overdo it with numerous elements. When drawing, I also like to experiment with the provided variables, such as adding the illusion of shadows or an optical illusion as everything is possible in the two-dimensional world."

Illustrations featuring Marc's geometric illustrations can be purchased from Big Cartel, and you can keep abreast with his latest creations on Instagram.