In continuing with using lines and optical illusions I created this piece. Most of the art I create starts as a single idea and it develops from there. The idea here is that the cube at the center is devoid of color itself, yet, it projects it all around. The analogy is that of the Universe being devoid of life, by default, yet by chance, we’re here to observe it. Was that a stretch? A bit.
I like to play with alternate versions sometimes just to see what happens. The process of coloring these images starts in the most low-tech way possible. I take a photo of the drawing. I do own a scanner but I find the photo I take gives it more character. If I never said anything, one might not know.
After that, it’s several filters on smart objects and gradient mapping along with some manual placement of elements like paint spatter or other textures. It’s a style I’ve grown to like and it yields interesting results. 😊
