#puregeometry

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Paul Lorenz

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Exploring software options to share more of my world, ideas, self and location...the endless creative initiatives that describe thought and motivation through the visual, audible and momentary.

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One Year Studying Geometry

One year ago I finished this drawing of this Cordoba Synagogue pattern by following these step by step instructions I found online. It was a very important barrier to break as an artist.  This drawing did not come easily.  I remember struggling to line up the grid correctly and avoid mistakes.  However, I was very satisfied with how it turned out.  It made me realize that the potential of geometric design using such simple tools was limitless. It also made me believe in myself.  I have wanted to get into geometric artwork for years prior to this.  But I had always dismissed it as too difficult to grasp or beyond my ability.  This drawing was proof otherwise. Since then I have learned so much, and I am looking forward to many more years of making progress and creating. 🌠

Hand drawn on July 4, 2017

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Sunday Stars

I’ve been going through a bit of a creative drought lately, shifting my attention from project to project, not really honing in on one in particular.  I’ve finally been able to focus long enough on one piece to finish.

Hope you all are enjoying your Sunday!

Hand drawn on March 11, 2018

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Casting Shadows on 3D Objects

I found these instructions to be the most helpful in understanding how shadows are cast on 3D objects.  

This polyhedron is a bit more complicated than a cube, so I struggled with it.  A few failed attempts and almost my entire day spent ironing out the kinks.  I nearly gave up and guesstimated it.  

But in the end, I found the best (least confusing) approach was to use tracing paper and mark out the light and ground light vanishing points off of the shadow casting corners to find the boundaries of this shadow.

Definitely a worthwhile learning experience, because I plan on delving deeper into 3D geometrics in the future!

Hand drawn on March 30, 2018

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★ Black Hex Geometric Flash Designs ★

As promised here are the designs worked on last weekend!  I added a space and halftone effect with dotwork in the background of each design.  Definitely a test in patience getting these just right.

I eventually would like to get into tattooing, and will likely be buying a gun this year to start practicing on myself.  That being said, I feel as though my designs are starting to look tattooable.  If anyone is interested in purchasing these flash designs or commissioning a piece, please feel free to contact me!

★ Hand drawn on February 22, 2018 ★

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Final Stretch from Inktober 2017

This was the last completed design from Inktober last year.  Full page covered, and feeling good about the progress made in a month.

Back to the drawing board this weekend!

Hand drawn on October 30, 2017

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I love geometry ❤️

Another design from Inktober 2017.  I should really just act like every month of the year is Inktober, because drawing every day really gives you a great momentum of creativity. 

I was hitting a good stride and feeling confident coming up with designs, at around 20 days. Designs were just pouring out of me at this point.

Hand drawn on October 23, 2017

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Going back to a previous design from Inktober 2017.  I completed the challenge of uploading new work daily and learned a lot in the process.

This geometric mandala is unnamed but put together in about 2 days and was thoroughly dizzy by the end of it.

Hand drawn on October 21, 2017