Graphic Design
Equinox
DESPAIR
Despair: The complete absence or loss of hope This piece was created to showcase what despair means and how it can feel in a visual aspect. In the artwork to the right you can see the full visual concept showing the figure, Equinox, In a state of trauma. The color of his skin being blue, purple, and red show the emotions he is facing. Blue and purple showing the cold emptiness within reflecting on the outer most parts of himself. Signifying that his body is in a state of depression and heavy causing him to crawl on the floor to move rather than walking. On his body you can see a black like fluid that is dripping densely off him in a puddle beneath him showing the weight he carries in this state of mind. Around his head you see the color red which signifies the state of anxiety and fear of not knowing what's to come next. in addition to the color there is a fluid like substance exploding from his mind which shows how his thoughts are radical and chaotic during this state of mind. The grid background serves to show that the subject is within a void and alone, as the subject attempts to reach for something that isn't there with a severed arm as he is completely unable to grasp, or pull himself out of this place alone.
I made this entire piece using a 3d model of the figure and editing, coloring, and adding details in procreate.
2023
SELF PORTRAITS
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SERENITY
This portrait is rather simple, early into my digital art stage, having no idea what i was doing or ow things worked, this was the first self portrait and portrait in general I've ever done. There isn't much deeper meaning within this piece, however i chose the name "serenity" due to the feeling that this piece portrays. With warmer colors it feels inviting and peaceful. Although there is no clear smile or direct facial expression it simply feels shows a peaceful moment.
This piece was made on my ASUS Vivo Flipbook using the default painting app, Paint3D.
2021
METAMORPHISIS
Further exploring my digital art process I made this piece shortly after the first one. I chose the name metamorphosis because during this time i was gong through an internal change that i was not ready for nor expecting. With starting a new phase of life and some many aspects of my life that I believed to be permanent factors completely changing, or leaving my life, I had no choice but to make a change myself. In this piece i chose the color pallet of browns, and gray/black to represent a sense of grounding. I added a melting halo around my head because during this time i believed that maybe the things that were happening in my life were directly my fault which made me feel as though i was losing my good nature as a person. I have the hand covering the face to try and hide the emotions that were on my face but in term they showed through the body language itself. Many of the other factors within this piece were just artistic creativity give off a certain cohesive look that eventually shaped my art style moving forward. I can truthfully say this was my first piece that I truly took pride in.
This piece was made on my ASUS Vivo Flipbook on the default app, Paint3D
2022
SELF DESTRUCTION
After learning more tools and methods to my digital art, I made a third self portrait which I titled "Self Destruction". After beginning to learn myself on a new level I became more aware of my own habits and it would seem that in some scenarios I would self sabotage. To break the piece down, I will start with the color pallet chosen. I went with a dark blueish gray tint for the background to reflect the emotional understanding of the subject. The desaturated blue can signify the desaturation I felt in my life at the time. In the background you can se screaming mouths to show the anger i was withholding inside, an eye that represents the feeling of being watched constantly and being judged, allowing anxiety to rule over my life, and a mouth sewed shut which showed my fear of speaking up for myself or even the lack of being able to. The main subject also has his mouth sewn shut using red which also represents the pain I felt from my current state of mind. I also brought the halo back which still represented me feeling as if i was losing my good nature, and battling how to handle certain decisions. The face of the subject is filled with cracks which help to express the uncertainty and instability within. Towards the back of the subjects head the cracks turn to a fluid like substance which shows how the thoughts were flowing uncontrollably throughout the mind.
I made this piece using procreate
2023
OTHER PORTRAITS
SWEVEN
A vision seen in sleep; A dream
Made with my ASUS Vivo Flipbook default app Paint 3D
2021
OYFA
This image is a high-contrast, black and white graphic photo with striking red line overlays, creating an edgy and emotionally charged composition. Design choices like heavy grain, chaotic red lines disrupting the figure and text, and bold, partially obscured typography convey a sense of raw unpredictable emotions and psychological tension. The overall aesthetic is stark, unsettling, and highly stylized, perfectly aligning with with the BORDERLINE brand thats focused on unfiltered, ambiguous emotional states.
ONE OF ONE
This image has a somber and mysterious mood. The figure is consumed by the text, creating a feeling of distance and anonymity. The dark image and deep shadows highlight and emphasize curves. The image is nearly discrete and edgy, evoking emotions and providing a dream like aesthetic, aligning with the BORDERLINE brand.
TYWMH
This graphic poster is a highly stylized and layered composition with a glitch-art aesthetic, effectively conveying edgy, raw, and unpredictable emotions. it centers on a vertically framed distorted face with a vulnerable gaze, surrounded by a dense, chaotic background of repeating, distressed red text "POETIC JUSTICE" and "BRD3RLN". the subtle vertical distorted white text reads : "Trust you with my heart", adding direct emotional counterpoints. This piece uses effective visual disruption and layered text to evoke the raw unpolished nature of intense emotional states, aligning with the BORDERLINE brand.
EVERYTHING COMES AT A COST
this image has a powerful, confrontational energy, yet its undercut with a sense of internal struggle. the dominant red and deep shadows create a brooding, visceral atmosphere, while the direct gaze and symbolic elements draw the viewer in aligning with the BORDERLINE brand.
Punctual Chaos
This piece reflects a dreamlike and somewhat unsettling state, like looking through a veil or broken/ distorted lens. The human form is abstracted suggesting a state of flux or metamorphosis/ change. The positioning of the text "Punctual Chaos" creates a central tension, reflecting the unpredictability of emotions within a structured world, aligning with the BORDERLINE brand.
1988
This piece reflects a retro like feeling and nostalgia for a time that no longer exist. As time moves on the influence of the past rolls back into style in the near future, from fashion, design, and even technology. We are nothing without the past because we cannot curate a future without the influence of the past.
CAUTIOUS
Inspiration
I was inspired to write about the meaning of being a man, and some of the difficulties some may face or feel during their journey. My idea was to try and explain some areas of growth that are often not talked about. It is more than just a physical change, it is an emotional and spiritual change, which you can either avoid or embrace, and can happen at many different ages. It may seem easier to avoid but it comes at a cost, and to embrace, comes with much responsibility and discipline, but it is something that will bring you peace in who you are, and understanding of both the world and yourself. By no means do i think i know all the answers, but this is my journey and my truth and i want to share my experiences, thoughts, and lessons that have been instilled within me. Much of my beliefs and practices that I hold true to myself, and expressed in this poem, I learned from my father. Simply watching him as I've grown up has taught me more than I even know, and guides me every day. Without his influence I would not be as far as I am today. I hope this can lead someone to feel inspired, fulfilled, or motivated.
I made the visuals entirely in procreate.
2023
