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Leo Titley
DESCRIPTION // ‘Perth’ is the first piece of an ever-growing series of minimalist digital-illustrations, that depict some of the most beautiful places in the world. This piece captures the essence of Perth’s outdoor culture, our obsession with travel, and the city’s endless expansion and development.
Q: How would you describe your style?
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A: Minimalist, bold and geometric.
Q: Briefly outline your creative process. What are the major steps?
A: I first pick a subject/scene to illustrate. I then capture the most appropriate view/shot of the scene that encapsulates its beauty and identifiable features. I then take the image to Photoshop and start breaking it up in layers (from background to foreground). I trace each layer and colour them in different shades of grey to create a sense of distance. I often choose subjects that feature bodies of water, to fill the image with a single colour for the sky and its reflection.
Q: Who and/or what influences your work and why?
A: My initial influence was New Zealand graphic designer/artist, Bridget Hall. I’ve been to New Zealand every year since 2013 and I’m always impressed by her incredible ability to capture the essence of New Zealand’s natural landscape in such a geometric and digital style. I’m a bit of a neat freak and like things to be clean and tidy, so the digital medium was very appealing because it allowed me to produce precise and neat work. I also come from an architectural background, so digital and geometric drawings have always been something I’ve done.
Q Are you a part of any creative groups that you would recommend everyone to join?
A: Unfortunately I’m not. But I do follow a bunch of cool creatives, such as Bento Box!
Q: In your opinion, what is the funniest word in the English language and why?
A: Knickerbockers. They sound funny and they look funny.
Q: If you built a themed hotel, what would the theme be and what would the rooms look like?
A: 1960s Californian Desert Motel. Everything is pastel. Mint green walls and neon lights.
AGE | 26
FACEBOOK | @leotitleydesign
INSTAGRAM | @leotitleydesign
ETSY | LeoTitleyDesign
TOOLS | Adobe Photoshop
