How it begins

I think it's pretty clear how art is made. But not all start with a sketch, some don't even start with an idea.

Yes, the realistic drawings or the ones that depict real buildings need a sketch or a reference image or even both because they require insane precision in detail to capture its charm.

But, some drawings begin with just a blank paper. No idea, no sketch, just drawing. The first line is drawn and then the second and soon my mind starts materializing ideas, I start seeing the drawing in front of me and draw subconsciously.

The drawing takes over, I feel like I could draw for hours.

Finished drawing — Maks Art

"The first line is drawn and then the second and soon my mind starts materializing ideas, I start seeing the drawing in front of me and draw subconsciously."

— Maks

The town drawings — outline stage

The town drawings

For the town drawings I usually make an outline of the town.

I position the buildings and make windows. After doing that, I slowly start adding extreme detail to every part of the drawing. It always takes a lot of time, but art takes time, it's not a secret.

Step by Step

From blank paper to finished work

Drawing process — step 1
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Drawing process — step 8

Watch the process

See the drawing come to life

Watch on YouTube

The final step

At the very end I spray all drawings with a graphite spray.

Every drawing — sealed and preserved