Geometric illustration A blog by the CreativeMindClass Blog

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

An integral part of creating geometric drawings is the anticipation of unknown results. Marc insists that each shape and every colour choice is an impulsive reaction to the shape and colour already drawn. optical illusions, fake shadows, the transformation from flatness to spatiality, seemingly simple aspects - when exhibited at the Ampersand Gallery in Portland in the year 2000, they mesmerised the viewer.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Start working on the outside by drawing a background silhouette.
• Imagine what might be inside the inside.
• Don't overload it by adding too many details.
• Play with the given parameter.
• Make an artificial shadow, or creating the illusion of optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• Constantly react to the previous drawing.
• Do small drawings.

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"My name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25 years old, and currently reside in a suburb in Stuttgart, Germany. Since the age of a child, I've always been drawing lots. I remember when I was in fifth grade, I wrote my dream job was to become a vehicle artist. In the next few years in my 12th grade year I was introduced to the world of graffiti, which has been an enormous inspiration source for me from the beginning.

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What is the reason artists choose to use geometric shapes?

I'm no longer an artist creating real graffiti, but I'm observing geometric forms every day via social media, magazines, and even books. As I completed my schooling in 2014, and began learning about communication design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart which is where I'm taking classes today under the tutelage taught by Patrick Thomas.

Apart from my studies In addition, I'm involved in exhibitions along with brand collaborations as well as my sketchbooks. In terms of my style of illustration, I'm mostly working with abstract geometric shapes as well as bright color combinations which I try to balance in a self-given frame. The goal of every illustration which I'm working on is to create the illusion of harmony.

What is geometric art?

To make 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, sketching a silhouette of the background after which I think about what might be happening within. Therefore, I'm always reacting to my previously sketched shapes that makes it interesting to me because I don't even know what it's going to look like in the end.

I prefer making small geometric illustrations because I have a better overview of the overall composition. I also try not to overload it by adding numerous elements. When drawing, I love playing with parameterslike creating an unreal shadow or making an optical illusion, because everything is possible within the 2-dimensional realm."

Prints of Marc's geometric illustrations can be purchased from Big Cartel, as well as you can keep track with the latest work through Instagram.