Geometric illustrations A blog by the CreativeMindClass Blog

Abstract and bold geometric illustrations abstract and bold geometric illustrations in graffiti created by Marc David Spengler

The main element of creating geometric drawings is the anticipation of unforeseen outcomes. Marc insists that each shape and every colour choice will trigger an emotional reaction in those shapes and colours previously drawn. Optical illusions, fake shadows transitions from flatness into spatiality, seemingly simple aspects - when exhibited in the the Ampersand Gallery in Portland in the year 2000, they amazed the viewers.

Geometric Illustrations Lesson

• No pencil drawing beforehand.
• Begin working on the outside by sketching a silhouette of the background.
• 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 making an illusion optical.
• Aim for creating harmony.
• Always react to what you have previously drawn.
• Do small drawings.

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"My Name is Marc David Spengler, I'm 25 years old, and I'm living in a suburb in Stuttgart, Germany. Since I was a little child, I've always been sketching a lot. I remember when I was in the fifth grade, I wrote that one of my goals was to be a car designer. A little bit later in my 12th grade year, I discovered the world of graffiti, which has been an enormous motivational source from the beginning.

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Why do artists use geometric forms?

It's not my turn to be an artist who is doing graffiti in the present, but I'm observing geometric forms every day via magazines, social media as well as books. As I completed my schooling in 2014, and began studying communication design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and am currently taking classes today under the tutelage of Patrick Thomas.

Besides my studies, I'm working on exhibitions along with brand collaborations as well as my sketchbooks. When it comes to my illustration style I'm working mostly on abstract geometric patterns as well as bright color combinations which I try to balance in the frame I've created for myself. My aim for each composition which I'm working on is to bring an atmosphere of harmony.

How do you create geometric art?

For creating geometric art I don't have an initial pencil sketch and a majority my drawings are imagined. I prefer to begin working in the outer space by sketching a silhouette of the background and then I imagine what could be within. So I'm constantly reacting to my previously sketched shapes, which makes it very intriguing for me as I don't even know what it's going to look like in the end.

I favor making simple geometric drawings because they give me a better overview of the composition and tend not to overwhelm it by adding excessive elements. When drawing, I love to play with the given parameterslike creating an unrealistic shadow or creating an optical illusion because everything is possible in the two-dimensional world."

The prints of Marc's geometric illustrations are available at Big Cartel, and you can keep up with his latest creations on Instagram.