Kode Abdo

Digital artist and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia.

Began drawing digitally in 2006- his style has changed considerably since then
Specialises in illustration though has experimented with photography and video.
Has made a brand - "bosslogic"
He struggled to get noticed up until around 2010
Had had the opportunity to work alongside some famous artists (enjoys collaborative work a lot)
Gained a wide skill set using Photoshop
Has a signature look

Kode illustrates fictional characters from games, movies or books (among other things) in a dark way. They often include dark backgrounds and glowing features. He works with photographs editing and layering multiple images to get his final product.

Tips on how to improve your artwork by Bosslogic

Find something to read, something really rich in imagination fuel. For example, the last thing I read was an Encyclopedia of Mythology, because I wanted to find out the true origins of marvel and DC superheroes. I ended up wanting to learn so much more, and my head was over-flowing with concepts and images. I am in the process of creating a Chronos god of time piece, as a direct result of this.
Rework an older piece. Go to one of your old pieces and remake it from scratch. See how much you have improved. This helps show your level of skill and how far you have come, that alone will inspire you.
View your surroundings, take a breath, and go to a place you have never been. Meet new people, go to an art gallery, read comics, read magazines, take up photography, all these things will let your mind relax, and that wall that is blocking your creativity will begin to crumble.

check out his Instagram!

bosslogic gallery

How does he inspire me?

I love the style of his artwork- the colour, detail, contrast, content etc...
He has become very successful in his time as an artist and has been noticed by many famous people, with the chance to work with them.
He has made his own brand, has people who follow his work and has his own online shop.
He is doing what he loves and is able to make a living from it.

His skills:

ability to work for a client
idea generation
ability to work with others
Photoshop knowledge
adaptability and flexibility

Kode relates to my subject area because he focuses on digital art and photo manipulation- something i want to explore, his work is mostly of faces- portraits - and his style is similar to mine.

MY RESPONSE

THIS IS BASED ON THE FICTIONAL CHARACTER MERLIN. I CHOSE THIS BECAUSE KOBE DOES PIECES BASED ON THE FICTIONAL CHARACTERS HE HIS PASSIONATE ABOUT.

TO REPLICATE HIS STYLE I :

USED STRONG CONTRAST
DARK COLOURS
GLOWING EYES AND FEATURES
FIRE EFFECTS
MADE THE PHOTO LOOK HD
USED DUST BRUSHES
DETAILS
EDITED THE PHOTO RATHER THAN PAINTING IT

ORIGINAL IMAGE