Loading...

DOES FILMS

SKETCHING & DRAWING WITH DOES

FULL PROCESS VIDEO

LETTER 'S'

Throughout the years DOES has shared his journey with a continuously growing number of online followers. His style of communication is very open and transparent, using social media to connect and seek feedback.

DOES Documentary

LETTER 'S' PROCESS

DOES receives many questions about his work, his process, the tools and materials that he uses and so on. To give you a good insight, he decided to record the full process of creating this letter ‘S’ drawing. He also wrote down a few notes that he is happy to share with you.

THE SKETCH: FOUNDATION
- Creating the base letter: the rest of the piece will be based on this letterform. After a few experiments I found the right form to start with.
– The sketch serves as the guideline for the final drawing.
– Often the colors are chosen beforehand. However they can be adapted at all times.
– Proportions and dimensions are influenced by the other letter and are also related to the previous drawings with the same format.
– The first step is to draw the basic lines.
– The basic sketch is elaborated upon and the composition is being formed.
– Now the paperwork is ready and it is time to enter the next phase.

COLORING & DETAILS
– By focusing on a certain aspect or fragment the piece is worked out and develops from there.
– The colours are numbered to decide on the transfer from light to dark, meaning I don’t have to check the colors constantly and to avoid errors.
– Achieving the satisfactory result by trial and error helps to built up confidence.
– If something turns out to be not good enough, focus on what is good and return to the basics.
– Often the color choice is made at the spur of the moment as part of the process. I always look for a certain balance in colour and shape. At this point in the process I can lose myself in details and in a sort of deep concentration in which time becomes blurred. To remain the flow I work with a high pace and change materials to elaborate on the details. I try not to question what I am doing and to keep on adding on to the work.
– I have worked for about 22 hours on the piece.
– The best times on slots to work are when the kids are at school. It means peace and quiet and the daylight is at its best. I then try to get into my creative bubble as quickly as I can. Thanks to my disciplined nature I usually manage to get into the required bubble very quickly.