Greasy technique

Greasy technique

As a motion designer and art director, I'm always seeking innovative tools to push creative boundaries. Blender's Grease Pencil has been a revelation, offering a perfect blend of 2D and 3D capabilities. This project showcases my exploration of this medium, demonstrating its potential to create dynamic, illustrative, and emotionally resonant pieces.

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

Miss You
Technique: Advanced 2D masking in 3D space

Concept: Comfort and connection

Description: Pushing the boundaries of 2D masks in 3D environments, this piece illustrates a man cycling within the comforting embrace of his lover. Her hair flows like a waterfall, symbolizing nature and warmth. This illustration explores themes of comfort, connection, and the interplay between human emotion and natural elements.

CLICK HERE to see this illustration on Instagram.

Mirror
Technique: 3D masking

Concept: Abstracting feline behavior

Description: This piece demonstrates the freedom of masking in 3D spaces. It depicts my cat's friendly nature by showing it emerging from a mirror reflection into the real world, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

CLICK HERE to see this illustration on Instagram.

Light in the Window

Focus: Depth in 2D illustrations

Description: Exploring the beautiful interplay of 2D illustrations in 3D spaces, this piece focuses on the source of light in a window. It features a woman on the phone, sitting by the window, showcasing how depth can add intrigue to seemingly simple scenes.

CLICK HERE to see this illustration on Instagram.

Phone

Technique: Fragmented body perspective

Concept: Depth in confined spaces

Description: This illustration plays with perspective and depth in intimate settings. By breaking the subject's body into parts, I've created an illusion of depth in a confined space. The scene depicts a lover lying half-naked on a bed, browsing her phone before sleep.

CLICK HERE to see this illustration on Instagram.

Bird
Technique: Camera path animation

Description: By setting the camera along a circular path and animating a 2D bird flying in 3D space, I've created a piece that's both illustrative and dynamic. This technique opens up new possibilities for creating depth and movement in traditionally flat illustrations.

CLICK HERE to see this illustration on Instagram.

Grease Pencil has proven to be an invaluable tool in my creative arsenal. It allows me to maintain the expressiveness of 2D illustration while leveraging the depth and dynamism of 3D spaces. This project has not only expanded my technical skills but also opened up new avenues for visual storytelling.

The ability to seamlessly blend 2D and 3D elements has allowed me to create pieces that are both visually striking and emotionally evocative. From playing with perspective to exploring abstract concepts, Grease Pencil has enabled me to bring complex ideas to life in unique and engaging ways.

Moving forward, I'm excited to further explore the possibilities of this medium, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the intersection of 2D and 3D design. This project marks just the beginning of what I believe will be a transformative journey in my career as a motion designer and art director.

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