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

A fundamental part in the process of making geometric illustrations is the anticipation of unforeseen results. Marc emphasizes that every form and each colour will trigger an emotional reaction in the shapes and colors already drawn. Optic illusions, false shadows the transformation from flatness to dimensions, all seemingly basic details - when presented in the the Ampersand Gallery in Portland this year, the works fascinated the audience.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Begin working in the exterior with a silhouette for the background.
• Imagine what could be on the inside.
• Avoid oversaturating it by adding too many information.
• Try playing with the parameters given.
• Make an artificial shadow, or making an illusion optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• Always react to what you have previously drawn.
• Draw small sketches.

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"My Name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25, I live in a suburb of Stuttgart, Germany. From the time I was a youngster, I've enjoyed drawing lots. I remember when I was in the fifth grade, I wrote that one of my goals was to become a vehicle artist. In the next few years, when I was 12 I got into the world of graffiti, that has served as a major inspirational source for me for the rest of my life.

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The reason why artists employ geometric forms?

There's no way to find an artist doing real graffiti, but I'm observing geometric patterns every day on magazines, social media as well as books. When I finished school in 2014, I began learning about communications designs at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart, where I'm still studying today in the class taught by Patrick Thomas.

In addition to my academics, I'm working on exhibitions as well as brand collaborations and my sketchbooks. In terms of my illustrations, I'm mostly working with abstract geometric shapes and vibrant colour palettes that I try to balance in the frame I've created for myself. My goal for every composition I'm creating is to achieve an atmosphere of harmony.

How do you create geometric art?

For creating geometric art I'm not doing a pencil drawing beforehand which is why a large portion of my sketches are fictitious. I prefer to begin working from the outside, creating a silhouette of the background, after which I think about what might be happening on the inside. This is why I am constantly responding to my previously sketched shapes that makes it intriguing for me as I also don't know how the final result will look in the end.

I prefer making small geometric designs because I get an easier view of the overall composition. I also try not to overdo it with excessive specifics. When drawing, I like to experiment with the provided variables, such as adding the illusion of shadows or an optical illusion as everything is possible within the 2-dimensional realm."

Prints of Marc's geometric designs are available from Big Cartel, and you can keep up with the latest work via Instagram.