Iron Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design · 2020
Anubis The Judge Illustration
- A' Design Award 2020 Iron Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Leopard Arts
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,047
- Verification code 971A269EA6 · Verify this award
About Anubis The Judge Illustration
'Anubis The Judge'; through an analysis of the design, it is obvious the designer focused on the primary features of Anubis as an iconic symbol of an ancient and prominent era. He added a title 'The Judge' possibly to portray more of the power or strength the character in his design holds. Clearly, the designer added depth and detailed attention to the geometrical symbols he used across the design. He included a shocker wrapped around the character’s neck, which was also heavy on texture.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This design is titled 'Anubis, The Judge'. The design encompasses a set of well thought geometrical elements to complement the the subject of this design considering the divine charisma and unmatched power of this Egyptian god. The degree of seriousness behind the character is reflected in the dense design elements represented in the chocker visible around the neck area. The presence of the scale, is to symbolize the final judgement towards the after-life and the 'beetle' is added to highlight and facilitate the infamous intercession process reintroduced into the design to reflect back on the power of acceptance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- W68 cm x H95 cm, 300 dpi, RGB Colors
- Tags
- Anubis, Illustration, Geometry, Egyptian, History, Hieroglyphic,
- Production Technology
- The initial sketch was done free hand aimed to create a homogenous flow of all the thoughts gathered pertaining the subject of my piece.
Revisiting the visual concecept was essential in order to create a high degree of consistency to establishing perfection within every corner
of the drawing, considering the density of Anubis’s structure. I have also adopted traditional methods of depicting shapes and carefully
applied it within the relevant scope of my drawing.
Following the sketch development stage, came the digital aspects of applying the technical skills utilized through illustrator and Photoshop. - Design Challenge
- My challenge was to understand the mythical and methods of the ancient calligraphies and arts,
and how they tried to communicate.
the only obstacle i faced, was the quality and details of the informations i received. - Project Duration
- The project started in Aug 2017 and finished in Jul 2018
- Operation Flow
- This design could be a standalone printed as an artwork, Or it could be transformed into a 3d form and used as a character still or animated, it can be physically sculptured and used as an art-decor element using metallic materials hand made or factory production, the object is a very flexible design and can be operated in many ways.
- Research
- i went through multiple methods for my research, such as art books of ancient civilizations, calligraphy art, internet, and video documentaries.
i also got lots of valuable information about the Ancient Egyptian Art from my Egyptian friends and colleagues.
Which allows me to dive into the idea even deeper, to come up with an original style . - Inspiration
- I was inspired by Egyptian History, motivated by the mysterious mythology behind their civilisation, especially the Anubis Character that had no bargains when it comes to death and the Underworld, the design had to reflect the seriousness and boldness of Anubis...my research took weeks going through all of their drawings and hieroglyphics, symbols and beliefs until the idea was ready to execute.
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Design Interview about Anubis The Judge Illustration
Falling in love with the mysterious mythology behind the Ancient Egyptian Civilisation
charged me to read more about it, and try to understand the symbols and designs
that represents the underworld.
To go deeper in each character they draw, to understand each ones power and level.
I was fascinated the most by Anubis "God Of Death" and what this character represents.
charged me to read more about it, and try to understand the symbols and designs
that represents the underworld.
To go deeper in each character they draw, to understand each ones power and level.
I was fascinated the most by Anubis "God Of Death" and what this character represents.
My main focus was to represent the power and boldness, seriousness, appearance and glorious look of this character.
A Character that had no bargains when it comes to death and the underworld.
A Character that had no bargains when it comes to death and the underworld.
I would love to physically sculpture it and use lots of elements & materials to make it stand out more as a physical character.
Almost 6 months, from sketching to research to illustration to the final look.
No it wasn't commissioned, This is one of my own pieces of arts, one of many designs i did, that add more mastery to me day after day, and a design that proves my abilities.
My next plan for this piece, is to produce it with best material available, and add it to my collections on my wall.
And If I find someone who loves this design and wants to get it, I will be very happy, and I will endeavor to produce it with the best materials as a print.
And I would be happy to lease or sell it to anyone who really wants to have it.
And If I find someone who loves this design and wants to get it, I will be very happy, and I will endeavor to produce it with the best materials as a print.
And I would be happy to lease or sell it to anyone who really wants to have it.
Self challenge, And i always wanted to discover my abilities , and to sail in the ocean of art in all its directions.
Art is without limits, and there are always new methods & styles worth exploring and trying.
Art is without limits, and there are always new methods & styles worth exploring and trying.
I resorted to many designs and pharaonic manuscripts during the search process, and many designs of mysterious characters done by several artists, in order to help myself in forming the idea and make it appear more beautiful and distinctive in its final appearance.
Everyone who cares about detail and prestige illustrations, and mysterious ancient art.
Its Unique look and style, the variety of symbols and techniques used to make it stand out.
I used Geometry to communicate the Expressions of the character.
the Uniqueness in using the Symbols of Egyptian History in the design in a different way, and the dark areas that hide some of the characters’ expression, gives it that mysterious look of the underworld.
I used Geometry to communicate the Expressions of the character.
the Uniqueness in using the Symbols of Egyptian History in the design in a different way, and the dark areas that hide some of the characters’ expression, gives it that mysterious look of the underworld.
The Judge, The design got its name because it is indeed Anubis, who according to Pharonic belief was the gatekeeper of the underworld.
He was the only one who could judge the dead, and decide if they could pass through the gate that separated life and death.
He was the only one who could judge the dead, and decide if they could pass through the gate that separated life and death.
The usual tools i use all the time,
The Pen & Paper, was and still my main material to start a design, write my thoughts or even sketch an idea.
Then for sure the execution part using adobe illustrator and photoshop.
The Pen & Paper, was and still my main material to start a design, write my thoughts or even sketch an idea.
Then for sure the execution part using adobe illustrator and photoshop.
The Choker, it represents self-worth and an obvious level of charismatic power.
Despite the beetle being secondary, its value is contained within its intercession.
Despite the beetle being secondary, its value is contained within its intercession.
I did not collaborate anyone with this design, i did it on my own.
But i got lots of valuable information about the Ancient Egyptian Art from my Egyptian friends and colleagues.
But i got lots of valuable information about the Ancient Egyptian Art from my Egyptian friends and colleagues.
Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, played a big part of making this piece look like this.
The mythical and methods of the ancient calligraphies and arts, and how they tried to communicate.
The search process was wonderful and full of surprises, as I searched online and through books of ancient arts and cultures.
The search process was wonderful and full of surprises, as I searched online and through books of ancient arts and cultures.
The biggest challenge was to create special symbols adapted from the Pharaonic symbols, in my own way, and to be different and distinctive.
It has already added a special design beauty, from the icons intertwining In the character, to the elements & symbols surrounding it.
It has already added a special design beauty, from the icons intertwining In the character, to the elements & symbols surrounding it.
I received an email from the A’Design Award that they would like me to submit this design.
It was a wonderful moment indeed, and here I am, one of the winners, and my heart filled with joy.
It was a wonderful moment indeed, and here I am, one of the winners, and my heart filled with joy.
This work improved my ability to deal with the facial expressive details, and i was able to discover a lot about how to express it in an effective way.
Grand Interview about Anubis The Judge Illustration
My great attachment to understanding geometry and its wonderful effect on the visual and tangible mass of the elements, made me associate it with most of the artworks I do, because it creates an amazing balance. Therefore, I created special harmonious symbols that follow a harmonious flow between each other using quarters of a circle on one hand, and the full circle on the other hand, taking into consideration the reflection of this on the viewer's eye as if he is watching the same style of Pharaonic drawings but from a distinctive modern perspective.
What distinguishes hieroglyphic drawings the most are their symbols and the amazing diversity in their composition, as each symbol represents a special form and meaning. Regardless of the meaning of the symbols and the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, these drawings captivated me and took me on a deep journey, through which I weaved a world of my own, and through its reflections created a different model in composition, close in meaning and distinctive in status. As if I see that era from a different parallel world, through which I translate any language in my own way.
I am still a fan of the old school "as I am always told" pen and paper are the basis of every artwork I do.They are the real translator and the building block for ideas, through which I express everything that goes on in my mind, no matter how complicated the details are.It is as if I train my fingers every time to master drawing, and when the line I drew will start and when it will end and with which line it will intersect.It is the most enjoyable process through which I determine the best way to move to digital implementation.I then start with the digital process, and "in the case of Anubis specifically" I decided to rely on integrated circuits and their intersections in drawing the elements, although this is a complex and tiring detail, but I wanted this particular work to have a special character.Not to mention following the rule of thirds in measurement to add a noticeable visual and physical balance to the work for all the elements.
Through my deep research into Egyptian civilization, I found that the beetle and the scale are two essential elements in the drawings, and they were mainly linked to the gods that the ancient Egyptians worshiped, and how they represent a certain mechanism that connects them to the gods,From here I decided to tell a different story that gives these two elements a special connection to Anubis, so I linked his decisions to the scale and gave him the title of judge instead of being a terrifying god of the underworld.With the greatness of his personality and judgment, it became necessary to have a mediator in special cases, and here I made the beetle an intercessor for sins, and a weight for the scale.
I have always relied on quality in my work, and I give the work its ideal time, no matter how long it takes. I wanted the design of Anubis the Judge to be distinct and different from the works I have seen for this character from different artists, even in the smallest details. I wanted it to carry a different meaning and unparalleled elements. So it took me a long time to decide on the most appropriate style with simple visual communication, even if the details of its elements were complicated.
Before starting any work, just thinking about how to implement it creates excitement in my heart, and I imagine the final form of the work and recall how to accomplish it, and the appropriate materials that can be used to reflect its essence and add greater value to the work, beyond the usual perspective. All of this makes the decision to start implementation and choose the drawing style more clear.
Determining the character's point of view has a great impact on the viewer, as you notice here that he is waiting for you face to face.With features of great confidence, emerging from the shadows and dark colors, and eyes from which the pupil has disappeared to add mystery that does not highlight the judge's feelings in any way.On the other hand, I made the necklace, crown and the rest of the elements appear as if they were part of the character, with flowing compositions that reflect weight and majesty at first glance, with a dark color composition whose elements are defined by the ancient gold color.I did not forget to add the pyramid element that is fundamentally linked to the Pharaonic civilization, and make it a logo associated with the name that I designed specifically for the identity of Anubis.The design process went through many stages and was based on the basic high-precision design, to give the character a prominent presence.
With all confidence, I consider my step in participating a wonderful qualitative leap in my artistic career, and a valuable leap that opened many doors for me personally in challenging myself, and a wonderful opportunity to prove to myself and to everyone that the journey of art has no end.This appreciation contributed to instilling a spirit of challenge and determination in me,and taught me to search more deeply into the details of other cultures with their arts and the diversity of their ideas and styles.I consider it a rich leap in my career, which added another luster to my new works and taught me new techniques and styles that showed my works a different kind of beauty.
I am happy to see you notice this.The idea behind the size is to make the character close to reality to penetrate the viewer's feelings, as if the character is standing in front of him with his majesty and clear decorative elements.This is reinforced by the clear presence of the scale at the bottom, which is associated with the beetle "the owner of intercession".
Some cultural information from my Egyptian friends enhanced my research in understanding the Pharaonic civilization, as they were the coexistent and close observers of those monuments in their minute details.This added a deep understanding of the elements, and a clearer vision of the hieroglyphic language and the characters of the pharaohs and their historical status,It gave me the ability to deduce elements that are different in form but close in reasoning and harmonious in meaning.