bigenergy

Hi I’m otti im part South African and part Belgian also a final year student of civil engineering currently at hasselt university,Belgium. today I’ll like to dive deeper into my creative process and share some personal narratives,I’ll also share a charcoal sketch mint I did specifically for this feature called Moxielisa. Stay tuned follow through and keep your questions for the AMA. As I’m writing I’ll be dropping some sketches I’ve done throughout my stay on farcaster with the first including @jonathancolton and @lampphotography

Photographer. Artist. Web3 Blogger. 
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As an artist, I've always been fascinated by the versatility of pencils and charcoal. There's something magical about transforming simple marks on paper into vivid, emotive pieces.

𝘺𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳.

I remember my first encounter with pencils as a child. I was mesmerized by the way graphite glided across paper, creating soft, whispery lines. As I grew older, I began experimenting with different pencil grades, discovering the range of tonal values and textures I could achieve.

Charcoal, on the other hand, was a game-changer. Its expressive, gestural quality allowed me to capture dynamic movements and emotions. I recall spending hours practicing charcoal sketches, feeling the immerse sensation of vine charcoal scratching against paper.

My Creative Process

When starting a new piece, I usually begin with a loose pencil sketch to plan the composition. This helps me visualize the overall flow and balance. Next, I refine my lines with a finer pencil, paying attention to contours and shapes.

@bigdegenenergy.eth a sketch of tomorrow’s artist @yonfrula 🔥
Just shows how great an artist OTTI is