Heliopolis

A collection of Popephoenix art, inspiration and my sketchbooks.

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Quick #hellboy #sketch from last week #procreate #digitalart #digitalartist #popephoenix https://www.instagram.com/p/Bozg7gAhYmL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2xyyt2gh5yvo

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@theninjarealtor looks as if he's ready to take over Congress but in fact he'll probably sell you a bomb house in California. #popephoenix #supportblackart #chocolatecitycomics #digitalartist #vectorart #vectorillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/BouAC3ahU0V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19oqy0k6dyyfv

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@jatongunter posed a dilemma to me for his portrait. In his photo the wine glass was in focus while he appeared blurred in the background. In essence, I had to recreate his face from basically an idea of what it was instead of having a direct reference. I went into this not wondering what I would do but the more I drew the line work the more I relied on "what looks good" instead of what is actually there. This portrait isn't 100% accurate but it turned out looking pretty cool. #popephoenix #supportblackart #chocolatecitycomics #digitalartist #digitalart #vectorart #vectorillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/BosAneyB4oF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=125t0aojowtf7

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I've been working with @iamsabrinat for basically my entire freelance career. Not only has she been a great collaborator and client but also someone who I consider a friend. I'm proud that she asked me to create this portrait of her which only captures 10% of her dopeness. #popephoenix #digitalartist #digitalart #vectorart #vectorillustration #supportblackart #chocolatecitycomics https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZanr8hxLt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ajj9kih84wzo

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@harlemite is good man. Instead of getting his own portrait he had one created for his wife. He got game 😂 #popephoenix #digitalartist #digitalart #vectorart #vectorillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXHvTFBd2f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2obmgmvjmhi

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#beardgang portraits continue @fowleti this portrait Wasa challenge because even though I love high contrast lighting I'm not great at it. I'm really happy with how this came out. #vectorart #vectorillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #popephoenix #beards https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPKh28BuAP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19cb5fnag264t

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Swipe right to see the progress I've made. I'll probably might not finish this piece to be honest but part of my job at work is to great content that usually celebrates celebrity birthdays. When I realized it was #serenawilliams bday I remembered a piece I created last December that I could post. Then I thought "I wonder how much I've improved since then." While the style was different and I had a much tighter deadline I feel like I've accomplished so much more in less time than before. I place these images side by side for two reasons: no.1 for myself to remind myself that I am improving and the work I have been doing is paying off. At times I lose sight of that. No.2 for everyone who enjoys my work. This is proof that practice makes your better not perfect. Keep drawing and stay as focused as you can. #vectorart #vectorillustration #digitalartist #popephoenix #serena #adobe #nike https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMt6gThEJW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xrboctc3y3z

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@djtakefive is a good friend of mine. Not only is he a great DJ but he also has a bald head like me 😅 #vectorart #vectorillustration #digitalart #digitalartist #portraits #supportblackart #popephoenix https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCcSftBlLn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8b3zhmrl25wi

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New Portrait Alert featuring @jamesebartlett who is hands down Beard Goals. Maybe by New year's I'll hit these levels. #vectorillustration #digitalart#popephoenix #vectorart #portraits#supportblackart #beardgang https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_g29vhy9B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jz5qikt7i0ft

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#happybatmanday here's a collection of Batman illustrations I've done over the years. I even through in some Glorious Monster ones. I've drawn Batman alot. #batman #dccomics #gothamcity #vectorart #vectorillustration #characterdesign #digitalartist #popephoenix https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnw9rw1HlIT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gdldthjl50os

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Double your pleasure double your fun. @sharonrboone ordered herself a portrait as well as this great portrait of her and her husband about to do battle. Really fun project. #popephoenix #vectorillustration #portrait #vectorart #digitalartist #digitart #supportblackart https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrvwzhnOWI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q1knw5yqhde6

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A cool project that popped up during the Portrait Promotion was illustrating @djmanwell for @mom_djs 9th anniversary party on September 15th. It was cool project too bad I wasn't able to draw their entire line-up but knocking out the headliners is just as dope. #vectorillustration #digitalart #popephoenix #vectorart #portraits #supportblackart #digitalartist #hiphop https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWp0VKHdBm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10krcn4h3hz3j

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A cool project that popped up during the Portrait Promotion was illustrating @skillzva for @mom_djs 9th anniversary party on September 15th. It was cool project too bad I wasn't able to draw their entire line-up but knocking out the headliners is just as dope. #vectorillustration #digitalart #popephoenix #vectorart #portraits #supportblackart #digitalartist #hiphop https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT5ct5HpdU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=biu8atoqfaqb

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Oh hey it's #beyoncé birthday and to some, in some places... Today is a holiday. DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER! 🤣🤣🤣 #vectorillustration #digitalartist #vectorart #digitalart #beyonce #characterdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/BnTbJFqH6K8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bk2w3f80z358

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For years @miss_nightowl been asking me for a portrait and finally she got it. Thanks for being patient with me 😅 S/O to everyone who got their orders in before last week's deadline. You are appreciated (Tupac voice) #vectorart #vectorillustration #digitalartist #digitalart #popephoenix #portrait https://www.instagram.com/p/BnROCX0Hr-C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zvp6fk180r9z

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This portrait of @ahlaisupreme was a surprise gift from @infinite_strength_lmt My favorite part of this #illustration was rendering the hair. There's a certain peacefulness to doing it. If you want a portrait of yourself, a loved one or a celebrity. This is your opportunity. For $75 you will receive a full color custom vector illustration to use for your social accounts, profile pics, gifts and much more. I'll be taking orders until August 31st #vectorillustration #digitalart #popephoenix #vectorart #portraits #supportblackart https://www.instagram.com/p/BnG_FLTHTgV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ieqevp3rlrtd

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Look at @soniacargan stunting in here shades like a boss. If you want a portrait of yourself, a loved one or a celebrity. This is your opportunity. For $75 you will receive a full color custom vector illustration to use for your social accounts, profile pics, gifts and much more.  This is your last week. I'll be taking orders until this Friday. #vectorillustration #digitalart #popephoenix #vectorart #portraits #supportblackart https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_i4vdnejh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d65uq4ulized