Shape & Rhythm is an exploration in how we might represent music
- its sounds and the feelings it evokes -
in illustration form.
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For this series we focus primarily on the all-encompassing nature music can take. It lifts the characters up and flies around them.
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We added 2D shapes on top of the 3D renders to give a tangible representation of the music swirling around the scene.
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We tried various colour options for each image to get a lively and unique colour palette that portrays the musicality.
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For this project we partnered with Huion, who provided the Kamvas 12 graphic tablet which is useful to work on the detail in complex images like these.
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The patterns on the characters' clothing are all handmade. They add an extra touch of fun and vibrance to the scenes and give a different personality to the character. We experimented with different patterns to try and capture the perfect combination.
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We initially made some sketches to lay out the characters' positions and ensure we cover a range of instruments, postures and moods.
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