Realistic 3D drawings from a Singaporean artist!
Singaporean artist Keng Lai creates 3D works of art that balance on the brink of reality, depicting the inhabitants of the underwater world. The drawings look so realistic that they can easily be mistaken for photographs of octopuses, turtles, fish and shrimp swimming in small containers.
The master achieves a stunning 3D effect using epoxy resin, acrylic paint and a phenomenal sense of perspective.
Having gone through the stage of hyper-realistic painting, Keng’s work went beyond its scope and approached sculpture.
Now he is experimenting with the use of additional elements protruding from the painting, adding a new dimension to his three-dimensional painting.
The work of the innovative artist has gained many fans around the world.
Keng Lai borrowed the technique he uses from Japanese artist Riuzuke Fukaori, known for his talent in manipulating illusion and perspective.
However, the Singaporean did not stop at the classic approach of his inspiration and went further - he forced representatives of the aquatic world to protrude above the surface of the resin surface.
This is not another three-dimensional painting, the depth of which can be seen from a certain angle, it is rather a sculpture painted with acrylic paints.
The process of creating three-dimensional masterpieces is long and painstaking - Keng Lai slowly fills plates, bowls, buckets or small boxes with alternating layers of acrylic paint and epoxy resin, which can be applied great amount times until a satisfactory effect is achieved.
A labor-intensive task that requires maximum patience and attention to detail, as all elements of the image must be carefully applied and dried, layer by layer.
The author spends a huge amount of time on each work - on average a month of daily work.
Keng Lai became acquainted with three-dimensional painting in 2012.
At that time, at the age of 48, he had a degree in graphic design, experience as a production designer in advertising and the creation of his own company, but his development did not end there.
One day Keng saw a video of Riuzuke Fukaori, where he performed real miracles with paint and resin, and decided to repeat the feats of the Japanese. Initially, all his illustrations were “flat”, and the depth of the image was given by the usual layering of acrylic and resin.
In 2013, the artist began to wonder if he would be able to raise his technique to more high level and began experimenting with the possibilities of hyper-realistic painting, adding three-dimensional objects into the thickness of the varnish.
So one day he included ordinary small pebbles in his compositions depicting an octopus and goldfish, and used eggshells as a shell for a turtle.
Overall, the idea was to give the work of art an even greater 3D dimension, therefore, from any angle the painting would appear at its best.
The Singaporean craftsman is confident that there are many more methods that can be used in art that lies on the border of painting and sculpture, and he tirelessly studies them.
Fans of Mr. Lai's work can only wait for new results of his activities to appear.
Master class on drawing “Underwater world”
Master class on unconventional drawing watercolor paints and paraffin candle “Underwater World”
Efremova Albina Nikolaevna, teacher, MBOU boarding school in Belebey, Republic of BashkortostanThis master class is intended for kindergarten teachers, teachers primary school, parents, children. This master class is recommended for children aged 6 - 8 years.
Purpose: making drawings unconventional technology images - with watercolors using a paraffin candle.
Target: Draw undersea world with many different inhabitants using an unconventional painting technique (watercolors + paraffin candle).
Tasks:
Learn to apply acquired knowledge about composition, color and color contrasts.
Develop drawing skills from general to specific.
Develop creativity, imagination and a sense of harmony.
To promote the development of creative abilities, independence and accuracy, interest in fine arts.
Materials: A simple pencil, an eraser, watercolor paints, brushes, water, a sheet of A4 paper, a paraffin candle.
Dolphins swim in the sea
And whales swim
And colorful fish,
And also me and you.
Only we are at the shore,
And the fish are in the depths;
We grew up in the sun
And the fish are all in the water.
But we are similar to them:
We love to play
But we just can't
Like fish, keep quiet.
We want to frolic
And I want to scream
We want to have fun
And sing songs
About the blue sea
AND yellow flowers,
About colorful fish
Both you and I will sing.
Dolphins swim in the sea
And whales swim
We'll take a swim too
And he, and I, and you!
Let's imagine now as if we were at the bottom of the sea. This amazing world, almost fabulous. I suggest you learn how to paint the underwater world with watercolors. We will also use a paraffin candle. But why we need a candle, you will find out later.
Stages of work:
1. On a sheet with a simple pencil draw sea bottom. It may be uneven, there are different stones.
2. Let's draw different algae and corals.
3. Let’s draw the inhabitants of the sea: a beautiful fish, a starfish.
4. A jellyfish swims by.
5. Next to the fish sea Horse.
6. We begin to paint algae and corals with paints.
7. Paint the bottom with the color of sand.
8. Then we will paint all the inhabitants of the sea.
9. Now take a piece of paraffin candle and wipe all the drawn and painted elements.
10. We draw with the same candle invisible lines– waves, and also draw a few circles near the fish’s mouth, as if it were blowing bubbles.
11. Now we will paint sea water. We take blue paint and, sparing no water, paint over the drawing with horizontal strokes, starting from the top of the sheet. You can make sure that where we moved the candle, nothing is stained.
12. Feel free to paint over the entire water area. The necessary lines and elements will appear on their own. The color of the water can be diversified by adding other shades of blue and lilac.
13. These are the drawings my first-graders came up with. A real underwater world!
Of course, I’m not much of an artist, but I can depict the underwater world. Especially, I like to convey the underwater world “from my head”, what I really saw. The process of drawing, in addition to pleasure, also brings me benefits. For example, during the process of drawing I calm down and can even accept important decisions. Drawing has become for me a kind of psychologist that restores and heals my nerves.
How to paint the underwater world with paints
If I start drawing, then only paints. I believe that only paints can convey color in a truly authentic way. sea water and the underwater world with its inhabitants. Preparatory activities what you will need for drawing:
- thick album sheet;
- paints;
- tassels different sizes;
- additional decorations for fish and octopuses.
For drawing I use gouache. These are the paints that dry very quickly. So, first you should depict the sea, painting the entire sheet with blue, blue and turquoise paints. After the paint has dried, you can start painting fish, jellyfish, turtles and other living creatures. My drawing, in the end, turns out to be simple. It only takes me 30 minutes to draw. But I'm recovering. After this kind of art therapy, I can freely keep working, think.
How to accurately convey the underwater world
Of course, drawing lovers like me can draw the underwater world from the top of our heads simply by using our imagination. But in order to to convey all sea beauty really, it is necessary:
- visit the sea and see what the underwater world looks and lives like;
- look at photos on the Internet;
- watch a documentary.
The best thing go diving. This is both pleasant and useful. After seeing the beauty of, for example, the Red Sea, in just 10 minutes there will be no free space. It’s not without reason that I started talking about the Red Sea. And all because this sea is considered the richest and most diverse. There are more than 3 thousand species of fish alone. Every year on sea world Thousands of divers come to watch.
Olga Kudryavtseva
Fine art lesson on the topic “Underwater World”
Abstract classes in fine arts
Subject: Undersea world.
Group: older (5 – 6 years).
Methods and techniques: Use of ICT (slides with illustrations, showing a sample, artistic word, conversation, organization of a mini exhibition of drawings.
Tasks: clarify and expand children’s knowledge about underwater world, the diversity of its inhabitants. Learn to create an expressive and interesting story using paints. Improve technical and visual skills. Develop children's creativity when creating and implementing a plan. To cultivate love and respect for the animal world, responsiveness and kindness.
Materials and equipment: illustrations step by step drawing, slides with illustrations of the inhabitants underwater world; sheet A4; simple pencil, eraser; gouache; brushes, cotton swabs, glass of water; samples of children's work; A3 format for demonstrating step-by-step drawing.
Progress of the lesson:
Guys, do you like to make discoveries?
Today we will go down to the bottom of the sea to explore undersea world. Close your eyes and imagine that we are all on submarine, we dive into the depths of the sea. Through a special window we observe this unusually beautiful and mysterious undersea world.
This is what the sea is like - without end and edge.
Waves rush onto the sandy shore.
The wind on the sea will stop getting angry.
It will become clear who is hiding in the depths.
What do we see in the depths of the sea?
Fish, shark, octopus, crabs, jellyfish, Sea Horses etc.
Well done! Right. Many different mysterious animals and fish live in the ocean-sea. Now we will try to guess riddles about sea creatures. Listen carefully.
Looks so much like a horse
And he lives in the sea too.
That's a fish! Jump and jump -
The sea jumps... Horse. (Slide No. 2)
It pinches painfully with its claws
And screams: "Enough for me!
I'm tired. I am not your slave!
Scared the neighbors... Crab. (Slide No. 3)
He is a real circus performer -
He hits the ball with his nose.
Both the French and the Finn know:
Loves to play... Dolphin. (Slide No. 4)
How clever you are, you solved all the riddles. And your imagination is extraordinary, and now it will give you amazing pictures underwater world. And the task today such: you need to draw a diverse magical mysterious undersea world. (Slide No. 5)
To make it easier for you to express it, let’s consider how an artist begins to work on any idea. Artists always work according to rule: from the general to the specific, that is, first they draw the basis, the outline of the intended object, and then they work out its details.
Let's see how we can generalize the shapes sea creatures. These are all geometric shapes. Which? By drawing any geometric figure, from it you can later make underwater inhabitant. (Showing the drawing method and corresponding slides). At the bottom there are a lot of pebbles, shells, and underwater plants. What are their names?
Seaweed.
That's right, algae. Some fish feed on them.
After you finish composing the composition, we begin to work with color. Fill the background with blue paint, make it transparent so that the drawing made in pencil can be seen through. When the paint dries, paint the inhabitants of your drawing in bright colors. After they dry, decorate them with paint and cotton swabs. This is the picture we get. (Showing step-by-step drawing).
Practical part: the teacher invites the children to draw their compositions underwater world. Children work independently. If necessary, the teacher provides individual assistance. Reminds how to hold a brush and use paints correctly.
Analysis in progress finished works. A joint exhibition is organized in the ecological corner of the kindergarten.
How good it is to become a goldfish,
To swim in the blue-blue sea!
So that everyone can admire your beauty,
Your beautiful lines,
In the deep sea or mighty ocean
So many secret unknown wonders,
And the sky stands high above us,
And we do not know human progress.
We ourselves are magic, we are just a fairy tale!
There are a lot of us: different and mysterious creatures.
We are a riot of color, bright colors,
We are a world of fantasy and wonder!
Drawing with cotton swabs. Master class with photos
Master class on drawing "Underwater world"
Dumler Tatyana Petrovna, art teacher at MAOU gymnasium No. 56 in Tomsk
Purpose: This work is intended for little artists, teachers, and parents.
Target: Draw in gouache using an unconventional method.
Tasks:
- teach how to draw animals of the underwater world
- develop imagination and creativity
- promote development fine motor skills, attention.
Materials: To complete this work we will need drawing paper, gouache, a brush, cotton swabs, and a glass of water.
We invite first-graders to immerse themselves in Magic world sea kingdom.
To begin with, it should appear on the landscape sheet water surface. Using a wide brush, the children paint the background with cool-toned paints.
Gouache dries quickly. After a short conversation (or a game, riddles, presentation), the guys begin to draw sea creatures. Brown paint We draw a turtle: the body is a large oval, the legs are triangles, the head is a small oval.
Another amazing and beautiful inhabitant of the seas is the jellyfish. We paint it with lilac (or purple) paint. Semicircular body, ornate tentacles.
And of course, it’s hard to imagine the sea without fish, beautiful, unusual, fabulous. Ocher (or yellow paint) draw the body of an oval-shaped fish.
Cotton swabs have been used as a drawing material for a long time. But for young artists it is always very unusual and intriguing. I propose to decorate our heroes with patterns using cotton swabs.
Let's dip cotton swab in paint, apply it to the drawing, creating patterns. We continue to decorate the turtle. For each color we use a new stick and put them in a glass.
To decorate the jellyfish we use a pink palette. I suggest the guys mix white and pink paint, to obtain a new shade. We also mix purple and white helmets. The guys apply patterns at their own discretion.
You can decorate fish with warm colors.
We paint the sandy bottom with yellow, brown, and ocher paints. First we paint the algae with a brush.
The children choose the further decoration of the drawing themselves. You can add other algae, you can draw rocks, shells, you can draw air bubbles.
Try this work with your students and you will see what wonderful “masterpieces” you will get. Good luck! Thank you for watching!