Rik Reimert Recreates Famous Faces in His Detailed Ink Sketches
M — July 23, 2014 — Art & Design
References: rikreimert & neatorama
Talented artist Rik Reimert has a knack for sketching incredibly lifelike portraits of various famous celebrities. In these illustrations Reimert focuses on recreating famous faces using inky pens and a crosshatching style.
This series of pop culture portraits are incredibly detailed and intricate. Reimert uses nothing but a simple black pen to recreate the various faces of celebrities like Peter Dinklage from Game of Thrones, Benedict Cumberbatch from BBC's series Sherlock and film actor Christopher Walker. Rather than using simple shading techniques, Reimert opts for crosshatching to recreate the facial shadows. the Crosshatching is beautifully complemented by the inkiness of the pen and gives these celebrity portraits a darker and edgier look. The style perfectly complements the darker subject matter many of these actors take on in their television shows and films.
This series of pop culture portraits are incredibly detailed and intricate. Reimert uses nothing but a simple black pen to recreate the various faces of celebrities like Peter Dinklage from Game of Thrones, Benedict Cumberbatch from BBC's series Sherlock and film actor Christopher Walker. Rather than using simple shading techniques, Reimert opts for crosshatching to recreate the facial shadows. the Crosshatching is beautifully complemented by the inkiness of the pen and gives these celebrity portraits a darker and edgier look. The style perfectly complements the darker subject matter many of these actors take on in their television shows and films.
Trend Themes
1. Lifelike Portraits - There is a rising trend of creating highly realistic portraits of celebrities using inky pens and crosshatching techniques.
2. Crosshatching Style - The use of crosshatching in portrait illustrations is becoming increasingly popular, adding depth and a darker aesthetic to the artwork.
3. Celebrity Pop Culture Art - Artists are focusing on creating intricate and detailed artwork featuring famous celebrities from pop culture, capturing their essence in unique ways.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Illustration - The art and illustration industry can explore new techniques and collaborations to push the boundaries of realistic portrait artwork.
2. Pop Culture and Entertainment - The pop culture and entertainment industry can incorporate these lifelike celebrity portraits into merchandise, collectibles, and promotional materials.
3. Digital Printing and Reproduction - The digital printing and reproduction industry can cater to the demand for high-quality prints of lifelike portrait artwork, offering affordable and accessible options to art enthusiasts.
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