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

The main element of the creation process of geometric designs is anticipating of undetermined results. Marc insists that each shape and every colour choice is an impulsive reaction to the shapes and colors that he has previously sketched. 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 last year, they mesmerised the viewer.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Start working in the exterior by sketching a silhouette of the background.
• Imagine what could be on the inside.
• Do not overburden it with excessive details.
• Try playing with the parameters given.
• Make an artificial shadow, or making an illusion optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• React constantly to any drawing previous drawing.
• Make small drawings.

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"My Name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25, I live in a suburb of Stuttgart, Germany. Since I was a little child, I've always been drawing lots. When I was in fifth year, I wrote that one of my goals was to become a car artist. Then, when I was 12 I was introduced to the world of graffiti which has been a huge motivational source from the beginning.

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Why do artists use geometric designs?

It's not my turn to be an artist creating real graffiti however I'm still observing geometric patterns every day on social media, magazines, as well as books. When I finished school in 2014, and began studying in communication design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart which is where I'm learning today as a student in the class taught by Patrick Thomas.

Apart from my studies In addition, I'm involved in exhibitions as well as brand collaborations and my sketchbooks. When it comes to my illustration style I'm generally working on abstract geometric patterns and bright colour combinations that are attempting to be balanced in a self-given frame. My aim for each composition I'm creating is to bring the illusion of harmony.

How do you create geometric art?

To make geometric art, I'm not drawing an initial pencil sketch, so a lot of my drawings are imaginary. I prefer to begin working on the outside by sketching a silhouette of the background after which I think about what might be happening in the interior. So I'm constantly reacting to my previously sketched shapes that makes it interesting to me because I don't even know what it will appear in the end.

I prefer making small geometric designs because I get an easier view of the composition and tend not to overdo it with numerous details. While drawing, I love to play with the given parameterslike creating an unreal shadow or making an optical illusion, since everything is feasible in the world of two dimensions."

Prints of Marc's geometric drawings are available from Big Cartel, as well as you can keep track with his latest creations via Instagram.