Nov 12, 2015
Fragrance Illustration: Versace – Step 1 (WIP)
Beside watches I enjoy illustrating fragrance bottles. Starting with a rough sketch.
Nov 11, 2015
Video Game Illustrations On Behance
I published a new project on Behance. It’s series of illustrated video game characters (i.e. Assassins Creed, Max Payne, Uncharted and more). I will share the illustrations and the work-in-progress here on my blog soon.
Nov 11, 2015
Portrait: Muhammad Ali
So far, this is the only portrait where I used two different drawing colors in addition to black.
Nov 11, 2015
Mindshot 11: Cyber Mobbing
I had this picture in my mind when I saw the disturbing German movie »Homevideo«, where some bullies post an embarrassing video of a shy and sensitive boy on the Internet. This results in unstoppable waves of virtual insults, threats and a very tragic ending.
Nov 10, 2015
Video Game Illustration: Batman
Finished »Batman – Arkham Knight« illustration. Haven’t played the game, but I like this character.
Nov 10, 2015
Video Game Illustration: Batman – Step 2 (WIP)
Working out some details and adding first watercolor splashes.
Nov 10, 2015
Video Game Illustration: Batman – Step 1 (WIP)
Just for fun: Started a »Batman – Arkham Knight« illustration. I think I’ll keep it in black and white.
Nov 9, 2015
Sport Illustration: Skateboarding
I like this red and blue color combination a lot and I think I will use it more often in the future. You can see the final sport series on Behance.
Nov 9, 2015
Sport Illustration: Skateboarding – Step 2 (WIP)
Nov 9, 2015
Sport Illustration: Skateboarding – Step 1 (WIP)
One of my first sport illustrations. I struggled a lot working on this one. I created at least to versions before I was quite satisfied with this one.
Nov 8, 2015
Portrait: Birol Uenel
Portrait of one of the best German actors Birol Uenel. If you haven’t seen a German movie yet you should check out at least these two: »Heads On (Gegen die Wand)« and »Soul Kitchen« by Fatih Akin.
Nov 6, 2015
Product Illustrations 2 On Behance
I published a new project on Behance. It’s a series of various product illustrations (Subjects: watches, fashion and fragrances). I will share all the illustrations and the work-in-progress here on my blog soon.
Nov 6, 2015
Fashion Illustration: Tommy Hilfiger
Adding the colors in Photoshop. This is the first model illustration. More to come.
Nov 6, 2015
Fashion Illustration: Tommy Hilfiger – Step 2 (WIP)
Nov 6, 2015
Fashion Illustration: Tommy Hilfiger – Step 1 (WIP)
Starting a few fashion illustrations. I like to leave the face of the model away and concentrate on the clothes.
Nov 6, 2015
Mindshot 07: Bye Bye
I love what I do, but sometimes I work in front of the computer for hours and hours, days and nights. From time to time, I need a break, pack my bags, travel and escape for a while.
Nov 5, 2015
Portrait: Benicio Del Toro
»Traffic« is one of my favorite movies with the great actor Benicio Del Toro. I think this is the only black and white portrait I did so far.
Nov 5, 2015
Mindshot 06: »…So You’ll Grow Big And Strong!«
Do you remember that sentence from your childhood? At that time, I wished I had these special mushrooms from Super Mario Land.
Nov 4, 2015
Sport Illustration: Basketball – Step 2 (WIP)
Nov 4, 2015
Sport Illustration: Basketball – Step 1 (WIP)
Working on a new sport illustration starting with a rough sketch.
Nov 3, 2015
Portrait: Gigi Buffon
Looking forward to seeing the Champions League match live in Moenchengladbach today. In boca al lupo Juve!!!
Nov 2, 2015
Watch Illustration: Omega
The final illustration: Worked on the coloration and added the background.
Nov 2, 2015
Watch Illustration: Omega – Step 2 (WIP)
Now I add watercolors and work on some details. The most fun part is to set the highlights to enhance the 3d effect.
Nov 2, 2015
Watch Illustration: Omega – Step 1 (WIP)
I actually don’t know why, but I really enjoy drawing luxury watches. This »Omega« watch is the first one. At first, I draw the outlines and all necessary elements before I start to use watercolors.
Nov 2, 2015
Portraits 5 (German Musicians) On Behance
I published a new project on Behance. It’s a portrait series of German Musicians (Gentleman, Sido, Kool Savas and Xavier Naidoo). I will share the illustrations and the work-in-progress here on my blog soon.
Oct 30, 2015
Sport Illustrations: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Final artwork after digital coloration.
Check out the whole sport illustration series on Behance.
Oct 30, 2015
Sport Illustrations: Zlatan – Step 2 (WIP)
After the rough drawing I add watercolors and ink to it. This is the most complex and time consuming part and makes a lot of fun to do.
Check out the whole sport illustration series on Behance.
Oct 30, 2015
Sport Illustrations: Zlatan – Step 1 (WIP)
Thanks to soccerbible, I would like to share with you the work-in-progress for my Zlatan Ibrahimovic artwork. This is the initial sketch. I like this part a lot, because you get a feeling for the figure and the fall of the folds.
Check out the whole sport illustration series on Behance.
Oct 30, 2015
Soccerbible Features My Zlatan Artwork
I’m very glad to announce that my illustration of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been featured on SoccerBible (Instagram). About SoccerBible:
»SoccerBible is an online publication covering the latest in football product, culture and design. Our devotion and commitment has seen SoccerBible become the go-to resource for the people that matter in an ever-evolving game.«
That’s really an honor! Thank you very much SoccerBible!
Oct 29, 2015
Sport Illustrations: Baseball – Step 2 (WIP)
Adding watercolors and working out the details.
You can see the final series on here.
Oct 29, 2015
Sport Illustrations: Baseball – Step 1 (WIP)
The initial sketch of the first illustration of a series of sports. I usually start with a rough drawing. Even if I erase most of the drawing at the end, I like to complete it at the beginning to get a feeling for the move and dynamics.
You can see the final series on here.
Oct 29, 2015
Portrait: Johnny Depp
I remember that I struggled a lot with this one. Especially to catch the light smile. When I thought it was finished, I had doubts the next day. So I worked the whole day to improve it. That’s the result.
Oct 28, 2015
Mindshot 02: Lemmings 2015
You can see a lot of so-called smartphone junkies on the streets who are listening to music, writing messages and checking out new Facebook posts. Unfortunately I’m one of them and sometimes I find it hard to pay attention to my surroundings and check emails at the same time.
Oct 28, 2015
Welcome To My Mind!
… and welcome to a personal project I call »Mindshots«. From time to time I illustrate my thoughts by using this simple red, black and white style to get some ideas out of my head. The inspiration for each piece comes from my daily life while working, talking, watching a movie, and hanging out with friends, or while getting bored in the dentist’s waiting room. Some are socially critical, humorous, or just plain ridiculous.
Oct 28, 2015
Sport Illustrations On Behance
I published a series of sport illustrations on Behance. I will share the illustrations and the work-in-progress here on my blog soon.
Oct 28, 2015
Back Again!
Dear loyal readers and followers!
I took a short break to change the structure of this blog. In the future you will find more work-in-progress pics, so you can see the different steps from the initial sketch to the final artwork. Sometimes I find it more interesting to see processes, thoughts and sketches than the worked-out piece – maybe you do, too. Furthermore, I shared some early works from 2011 till 2012. I hope you enjoy following my way as an illustrator and find some inspiration. Please feel free to tell or ask me anything you want via the contact form or by leaving a comment.
Furthermore, I updated my online portfolio – You’ll find a lot of new projects including portraits, sport and product illustrations, and much more. Take a look: www.maivisto.de
Thank you all for your constant support!
Ciao,
Sergio
Oct 27, 2015
Portrait: Leonardo DiCaprio
I think this is my very first portrait I did with the ink and watercolor technique. It’s also one of the most complex drawings, because I used 4 different yellow/ochre tones to draw the face, starting with the brightest to the darkest color.
Oct 27, 2015
Portrait: Kool Savas
Here is the final portrait of Kool Savas. I wasn’t quite sure about the color way, but now I’m quite satisfied with the warm yellow and cold blue combination.
Oct 27, 2015
Portrait: Kool Savas – Step 3 (WIP)
Step 3: Drawing the sketch lines to complete the drawing part.
Oct 27, 2015
Portrait: Kool Savas – Step 2 (WIP)
Step 2: Adding details and working on the most complex part: the beard.
Oct 27, 2015
Portrait: Kool Savas – Step 1 (WIP)
Kool Savas is my absolute favorite German rapper and so I dedicated a portrait to him. His music and lyrics always push me forward. I would like to share some work-in-progress images with you. This is step 1: Rough drawing and working on a few details.
