Geometric Illustrations - The CreativeMindClass Blog

Abstract geometric and graphic illustrations: imaginary drawings deeply rooted in graffiti by Marc David Spengler

An integral part in the process of making geometric drawings is the anticipation of unknown outcome. Marc emphasises that every shape and each colour will trigger an emotional reaction in the shape and colour already drawn. Optical illusions, fake shadows, changing from flatness to the sense of space, and seemingly small elements - but when they were displayed at Ampersand Gallery in Portland this year, the works amazed the viewers.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Start working in the exterior with a silhouette for the background.
• Imagine what might be inside the inside.
• Do not overburden it with too many information.
• Try playing with the parameters given.
• Add an unrealistic shadow or create the illusion of optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• Always react to what you have 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. Since I was a little youngster, I've enjoyed drawing a lot. When I was in fifth grade, I wrote that one of my goals was to become a vehicle designer. A little bit later, when I was 12 I got into the world of graffiti, which has been a huge motivational source ever since.

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The reason why artists employ geometric shapes?

I'm no longer an artist doing real graffiti However, I'm watching geometric shapes every day through magazines, social media and even books. After I graduated from school in 2014, I started learning communications designs at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart which is where I'm learning today as a student in the class of Patrick Thomas.

In addition to my academics, I'm working on exhibitions along with brand collaborations as well as my sketchbooks. In terms of my illustrations I'm working mostly on abstract geometric patterns and vibrant colour palettes that are attempting to be balanced in an undefined frame. My aim for each composition I'm creating is to achieve the illusion of harmony.

How to do geometric art?

In order to create geometric art I'm not doing a pencil drawing beforehand which is why a large portion my drawings are imagined. I prefer to begin working from the outside, creating a silhouette of the background, before imagining what might be happening in the interior. Therefore, I'm always reacting to the previously drawn shapes that makes it intriguing for me as I don't even know what it will appear when it's finished.

I like making smaller geometric illustrations because I have a better overview of the design and I am less likely to overload it by adding numerous elements. When I'm drawing, I like to experiment with the provided parameters, like adding an unrealistic shadow or creating an optical illusion, as everything is possible in the world of two dimensions."

Illustrations featuring Marc's geometric designs are available from Big Cartel, as well as you can keep track with his latest creations on Instagram.