Reality

Which tools did you use for the creation of this piece?
Photoshop.

What was the creative process behind it, from the beginning until it was finished?
Basically just combining portraits with graphic design elements. I start on rough sketching and brainstorming, searching for the best value and balance of the art and graphics, then I start painting the portrait. After that I start building graphic elements around it. And the last thing I put is textures, just to make it more interesting and make it as a solid artwork.

“When I “finish” the piece I always wait and take a look at it again and again to make sure everything is well balanced.”

What were your references, influences or inspirations during your creative process?
I got my inspirations from vintage Japanese posters, and I’m a big fan of portraits like in photograph or paintings. My favourite artworks is The Great Wave off Kanagawa by ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. And Wataboku is the one who make me wants to do portrait paintings.

What did you enjoy the most about the process?
Actually everything, from brainstorming to finish, but if I have to pick one I think when I start putting graphics elements around the portraits and make it as one artwork.

What was the hardest thing for you and how did you solve it?
My hardest thing is maybe the compositions, I am really careful not to put so much or less graphic elements on my artwork. When I “finish” the piece I always wait and take a look at it again and again to make sure everything is well balanced.