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Rainy days 1

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Rainy Days 1 Geometric Art by Alex Patterson

Rainy Days 1 Geometric Art by Alex Patterson

Simple geometric study of rain drops in puddle on a typically rainy day in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Love how ripples naturally fade as they drift away from their point of origin until no trace remains.

When creating this piece, Great consideration was given to the weight and distance of each line to mirror natures simple complexities.

Rainy Days 2 Geometric Art by Alex Patterson

Rainy Days 2 Geometric Art by Alex Patterson

Not so subtly influenced by umbrella’s viewed from above. Similar to the ripple piece, the concentric shapes are spaced and weighted precicely. Rainy days 2’s lines are intentionally weighted heavier giving it more of an opressive feel. Trapped under the umbrella but safe from the rainy chaos around you.

Visit my sound wave art website. monowaveart.co.uk Geometric and pop culture art prints available soon.

Please reblog, comment or like. I’d love your feedback and suggestions.

C3P0 Minimalist art

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C3P0 Minimalist art

C3P0 Minimalist art

To go with the R2D2 post yesterday…. here’s R2’s bipedal buddy C3p0. Regarding c3p0, did anyone find it odd that Anakin was supposed to have made him?? If that was the case, who made the silver c3p0 that they bumped into in Empire Strikes back?

Okay, the C3P0 inconsistency is not my main gripe with the prequel starwars atrocities, but worth mentioning.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting more random art so stay tuned.

If you like this, let me know. Check out my web shop, mono wave art where i currently sell personalised sound wave art. I will be extending my product range soon and may include some starwars art prints (As well as a bunch of other stuff too).

EDIT-Prints, cusions and phone cases now available on my Society6 page – CLICK HERE

R2D2 minamilist art

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R2D2 minamilist art

R2D2 minamilist art by Alex Patterson

R2D2 is possibly one of, if not ‘the’ cutest Star Wars character to date (That includes ewoks). I created my R2D2 art restrained to a square so i could concentrate on giving the impression of R2 without using an obvious outline shape. I am considering ordering this as a personalised vinyl sticker set to go onto my fridge. If I get round to this I will post images.

I have created many more Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek etc… artworks with the same, ‘limited by square’ aesthetic. I will be posting these at a later date.

If there is positive feedback on these pieces I will likely consider releasing them as prints or as part of a furnishing product I’m working on. At the moment I sell personalised Soundwave art at my web store, http://www.monowaveart.co.uk

Please reblog this image if you like it. It will encourage me to create more. If you have any requests for geeky art, just send me a message and i’ll see what i can do.

EDIT-Prints, cusions and phone cases now available on my Society6 page – CLICK HERE

three quarters

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three quarters

Three Quarters Geometric Art

I’m not really sure how to decribe this piece (ha!). The 8 concentric circles are symbolic of the usual 8 hour working day. Work for 3/4 hour, tea break for 15 (if no one notices). Although simple rules were used in creating the piece, at first glance it seems almost abstract.

Hidden messages in art intrigue me and i can see many ways in which i could do similar art pieces with a cypher encoded within.

Geometric art available soon at my sound wave art website. http://www.monowaveart.co.uk

hex loop

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hex loop

Hex Loop Geometric Art by Alex Patterson

My tool of choice for geometric art has to be Adobe Illustrator. Ideas can quickly be adjusted, tweaked and deconstructed easily and intuitively. Many times I will over work my art and make it too complex. By creating in stages, I can step back or remove elements that are just not necessary to the aesthetic look of the artwork.

The image above, ‘Hex Loop’ went through many variations until I was happy to click save and consider it complete. Sometimes art comes easy, other times it needs to run its course, trial and error until a resolution is found.

I do plan on making some of my geometric art prints available to purchase  on my sound wave art website. http://www.monowaveart.co.uk

Feedback please. Just comment. :)

Radar Geometric Art

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radar geometric art

radar geometric art by alex patterson

Similar to typography, geometrical art should follow certain rules. Spacing, line weight and alignment need to be perfect for it to be completely visually appealing. I wont for a second claim that I follow those rules everytime (rules are there to be broken – right?), but at least i give them some respect when i ignore them.

Geometric art prints will soon be available to purchase  on my sound wave art website. http://www.monowaveart.co.uk

Like this pic… or don’t. Just comment.

Mario Dies Soundwave Art

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mario dies soundwave art
mario dies soundwave art

The sound of mario meeting his demise is possibly one of the most frustrating yet well known sounds in gaming history. Anyone who has played a mario game will have heard this sound more times than will ever likely admit to. I’ve played many of the early mario games and love that little chubby plumber. Just a shame the princess was always in another damn castle.

I love the way this soundwave turned out. It actually looks like it sounds so much. The sounwave used is from the NES version of Super Mario Bros. To me this is still the best mario game ever made. Simple, adictive and to this day has amazing sound effects and music.

Check out pacman dies soundwave art at https://frigopie76.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/392/

You can buy Mario dies artwork and many more as a print on canvas, acrylic, desk block or framed at my web store http://www.monowaveart.co.uk You can choose any colour you like to suit your taste.

I can also create art from your own voice, favourite song, dog barking….. well, anything really. If you want any more info, just send me an email at  info@monowaveart.co.uk

Portal Still Alive Soundwaves

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I’ve seen these before but never knew what they were called. Turns out they have a name other than ‘flaming, music tubes’; Ruben’s tube’s. The video above made me smile…. a lot. Not only is it a beautiful representation of how soundwaves work but the tune it’s showing is one of my favourite pieces of computer game music ever.

If you dont know what the song is from then you have missed out on one of the most amazing gaming experiences ever. It is of course the song from the closing credits of Portal.

When i played portal for the first time i had no preconceptions as to what it was, or what i was meant to do. After the first few levels i was thinking, ‘its a clever concept but it’s just another puzzle game’. As you play further into the game, it reveals itself to be much deeper than first perceived. I encourage everyone to play through this game to its conclusion. You’ll discover the truth about science, fall in love with a true companion (cube) and in the end you might just have your cake and eat it. No lie…. honest.

Anyway, without giving too much away, when the end credits run and the above song plays you’ll have just enjoyed one of the most deviously tricky, heartwarming and enjoyable games ever.

The sequel is pretty decent as well. Steven Merchant as the bot is genuinly hilarious.

You can buy art based on soundwaves at my soundwave art concept shop at http://www.monowaveart.co.uk If you go to the geek category you can choose your product and then select Portal ‘Still Alive’ song from the drop down. Once purchased I will personally create your artwork and email a proof to you in any colour combination you want.

pacman dies soundwave art

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pacman dies soundwave art
pacman dies soundwave art

Any self respecting nerd, geek, hipster or regular throw back from the 80’s will love my geek range of soundwave art. Soundwaves from pacman are used to create a cool abstract art print. (Also available, sound art from mario, lotr, starwars, street fighter, thundercats, songs or anything else you want)

I can create and sell thesat http://www.monowaveart.co.uk

Check it out! I have loads more soundwave related art. Mario dies soundwave art at https://frigopie76.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/mario-dies-soundwave-art/

I will even create soundwave art from your own audio files or from your favourite songs. Just think how cool it’d be to give your loved one a unique abstract artwork declaring your love. No one need know your soppy side but it will look amazing in any modern home.

Drop me an email and i’ll give you a code and quote pacmans ‘bloop bloop!’ to get a code for 15% off your order. (I’m nice like that cos i like you. 🙂 ) info@monowaveart.co.uk