ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION
Exploring character design through complex vector shapes and advanced shading techniques.
Back to PortfolioThe Concept
This piece was initially sketched in Adobe Photoshop, then finalized in Adobe Illustrator. Before moving to Illustrator, I also explored the design in Affinity Designer to experiment with different approaches.
The entire illustration relies on the simple Pen Tool, combined with complex shapes and a minimal color palette. Subtle gradients were carefully applied to achieve natural-looking shadows and highlights throughout the composition.
Inspired By
The inspiration behind this artwork came from a trip to Bagan in 2020, where the ancient temples and traditional motifs left a lasting impression that shaped this illustration.
Process Breakdown
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