Geometric Illustrations are featured on the CreativeMindClass Blog

Abstract geometric and graphic illustrations The drawings are based in graffiti created by Marc David Spengler

A fundamental part in the process of making geometric illustrations is the anticipation of undetermined results. Marc emphasizes that every form and every colour choice can be seen as an impulse reaction to the shapes and colors previously drawn. optical illusions, fake shadows transitions from flatness into dimensions, all seemingly basic details - when presented at the Ampersand Gallery in Portland this year, the works fascinated the audience.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Start working on the outside with a silhouette for the background.
• Imagine what's on the inside.
• Don't overload it by adding too many details.
• Use the parameter you have been given.
• Add an unrealistic shadow or creating an illusion optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• React constantly to any drawing previously drawn.
• Make small drawings.

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"My name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25, and currently reside in the suburbs of Stuttgart, Germany. Since I was a little youngster, I've enjoyed drawing a lot. I can remember that when I was in 5th grade, I made a note that one of my goals was to be a car designer. In the next few years at the age of 12 I was introduced to the art of graffiti which has been an enormous inspiration source for me for the rest of my life.

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What is the reason artists choose to use geometric forms?

I'm no longer an artist doing real graffiti today however I'm still observing geometric forms every day via magazines, social media and even books. When I finished school in 2014, I began learning about in communication designs at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and am currently studying today in the class of Patrick Thomas.

Apart from my studies and research, I'm also working on exhibits along with brand collaborations as well as my sketchbooks. In terms of my illustration style I'm generally working with abstract geometric shapes and vibrant colour palettes that attempt to blend into a self-given frame. The goal of every illustration which I'm working on is to bring harmony.

What is geometric art?

In order to create geometric art I'm not doing draw with pencil beforehand which is why a large portion my drawings are imagined. I like to start working from the outside, creating a silhouette of the background, and then I imagine what might be happening on the inside. Therefore, I'm always reacting to my previously sketched shapes and this makes the process intriguing for me as I don't even know what it's going to look like when it's finished.

I like making smaller geometric designs because I get a better overview of the composition and tend not to overdo it with numerous specifics. When drawing, I love to play with the given parameterslike creating the illusion of shadows or an optical illusion because everything is possible within the 2-dimensional realm."

The prints of Marc's geometric illustrations are available at Big Cartel, as well as you can keep track with his latest creations on Instagram.

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