Okay, so today I decided to dive into something completely new – creating digital art of this artist named Alexis de la Cruz. I’ve seen some of his work online, and I was like, “I wanna try that!” So, here’s how my day went, from a complete newbie to, well, a slightly less complete newbie.
Getting Started (and Getting Lost)
First things first, I needed to, you know, actually see what this guy’s art looks like. I spent a good hour just scrolling through images, trying to get a feel for his style. I felt like It’s a mix of bold colors, kind of abstract, but also with some realistic elements. It’s cool, very vibrant.
The Tools of the Trade (aka My Free Software)
Next up, I had to figure out what I was going to use to actually make this art. I’m not about to drop a ton of money on fancy software, so I went with what I know: a free drawing program I’ve had on my computer forever. I think it’s called Krita or something. I opened it up and… yeah, I was immediately overwhelmed. So many buttons!
Experimentation (aka Making a Mess)
- Step 1: I picked a random canvas size. No idea if it was the right one.
- Step 2: I started messing with brushes. Found one that looked kinda cool, like a thick marker.
- Step 3: I just started… drawing. Swirls, lines, blobs of color. It looked nothing like Alexis de la Cruz’s work, but hey, I was having fun.
I spent a couple of hours just playing around. I tried layering different colors, blending them, erasing bits… it was a total mess, but a fun mess. I even accidentally created a pretty cool-looking texture that I might use later.
Trying to Be a Bit More… Artistic
After my initial explosion of color, I decided to try and be a bit more intentional. I looked back at some of Alexis de la Cruz’s pieces and tried to copy a small section. It was way harder than it looked! His lines are so confident, and mine were… wobbly. But, I kept at it, erasing and redrawing until I had something that vaguely resembled the original.
The Final Product (aka My Humble Attempt)
So, after a full day of digital art adventures, did I create a masterpiece worthy of Alexis de la Cruz himself? Nope. Not even close. But, I did learn a lot, and I had a blast doing it. My final piece is… well, it’s colorful. And it’s definitely abstract. I wouldn’t call it “good,” but it’s mine, and I’m kind of proud of it.
I think this will work pretty well.
