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Gabriel Montilla - Heroes of the Night, Photoshop, 8.5" x 11", March 3, 2022

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Gabriel Montilla - Heroes of the Night, Photoshop, 8.5" x 11", March 3, 2022

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I made this artwork on Photoshop back in high school during Digital Art class.

The theme of this artwork represents characters who stalk the night and this artwork features Batman, Sly Cooper, Daredevil, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I made different variants for fun so I play around with the colors so it can match the darker and grounded tone. My favorite part about making this artwork is that I mostly use different shades of blue for Batman, Sly Cooper, and Leonardo the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle not because blue is my favorite color, it's just that blue can be represented in different tones like the feeling of depression and the feeling of confidence and responsibility. Plus, Batman wears a Blue & Grey Batsuit in the comics, Sly Cooper wears Blue Clothing including a hat and shirt, and Leonardo wears a Blue Bandanna. I even made a Red Artwork Variant to celebrate the upcoming release of The Batman, which released on March 4, 2022.

My process for this artwork is that I sketch the artwork on a 8.5 x 11 paper using a blue pencil, then I apply ink to the artwork, next I scan the inked artwork to photoshop and make adjustments to the artwork, and finally I start adding color to the artwork.

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Gabriel Montilla - Superheroes Assembled, Adobe Photoshop, 8.5" x 11", April 22, 2022.

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Gabriel Montilla - Superheroes Assembled, Adobe Photoshop, 8.5" x 11", April 22, 2022.

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I made this artwork on Photoshop back in high school during Digital Art class.

This artwork features Batman, Superman, Black Panther, and Captain America and it represents the marching band performance of the same name featuring the superhero music themes from the movies. The Superheroes Assembled Performance featured the Batman theme from the 1989 movie composed by Danny Elfman, the Superman theme from the 1978 movie composed by John Williams along with Flight from The Man of Steel composed by Hans Zimmer, Pray for Me from Black Panther, and Captain America March by Alan Silvestri.

The visual appearance of Batman, Superman, Black Panther, and Captain America are in their movie appearances. I made Batman's movie appearance based on the upcoming 2022 Batman Movie titled "The Batman" to celebrate the release, Superman's movie appearance based on Actor Henry Cavill, Black Panther's movie appearance based on Deceased Actor Chadwick Boseman, and Captain America's movie appearance based on Actor Chris Evans.

My process for this artwork is that I sketch the artwork on a 8.5 x 11 paper using a blue pencil, then I apply ink to the artwork, next I scan the inked artwork to photoshop and make adjustments to the artwork, and finally I start adding color to the artwork.

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Gabriel Montilla - Raphael Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 8, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Raphael Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 8, 2023.

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I made this artwork of Raphael the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle on a 9 x 12 inch Bristol Paper using pencil, ink pens, and caliart dual-tip brush markers.

When it comes to drawing each of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, artists use different ideas to make the turtles unique. So for me in this case, I use inspiration from the 1987 and 2012 TMNT Animated Shows on Raphael. I also drew Raphael's hand and weapon that he wields, which is the twin sais, so the audience can determine which turtle is which.

My process for making this artwork is that I take out a piece of 9 x 12 inch bristol paper, make the rough sketch of the character along and the body construction using a pencil, draw the visual appearance of the character with a pencil, outline the sketch using an ink pen, and added caliart dual-tip brush markers to add color.

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Gabriel Montilla - Din Djarin the Mandalorian Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 10, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Din Djarin the Mandalorian Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 10, 2023.

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I made this artwork of Din Djarin the Mandalorian on a 9 x 12 inch Bristol Paper using pencil, ink pens, and caliart dual-tip brush markers.

I used shades of grey to highlight the cape, armor plates, and helmet to match Din Djarin's appearance from the Star Wars Disney+ TV Show, The Mandalorian, where Din Djarin wears his Mandalorian suit made out of beskar armor. I like that mandalorian suit a lot because the armor is very shiny and it's the defenitive appearance of The Mandalorian.

My process for making this artwork is that I take out a piece of 9 x 12 inch bristol paper, make the rough sketch of the character along and the body construction using a pencil, draw the visual appearance of the character with a pencil, outline the sketch using an ink pen, and added caliart dual-tip brush markers to add color.

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Gabriel Montilla - Spider-Man Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 8, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Spider-Man Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 8, 2023.

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I made this artwork of Spider-Man on a 9 x 12 inch Bristol Paper using pencil, ink pens, and caliart dual-tip brush markers.

The proportions and visual appearance of Spider-Man is similar to my Batman portrait, but postured differently when it showing his face and the upper half of his torso. I used inspiration from the 90's Animated Spider-Man TV Show by adding shades of red around the character and even added darker red to make the shadows. I also added yellow zig-zag shapes to make it look like Spider-Man is using spider-sense to detect danger.

My process for making this artwork is that I take out a piece of 9 x 12 inch bristol paper, make the rough sketch of the character along and the body construction using a pencil, draw the visual appearance of the character with a pencil, outline the sketch using an ink pen, and added caliart dual-tip brush markers to add color.

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Gabriel Montilla - Batman Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 8, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Batman Portrait, Pencil and Ink on Bristol Paper, 9" x 12", February 8, 2023.

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I made this artwork of Batman on a 9 x 12 inch Bristol Paper using pencil, ink pens, and caliart dual-tip brush markers.

I made the proportions and visual appearance of Batman inspired by Robert Pattinson, who played the character in The Batman by making Batman's face looking like a young man. The artwork shows the upper half of Batman's physical appearance from the face to the chest. I also added Blue around the cape and cowl as another inspiration from the Batman: Hush Comic where Batman also wears a blue and grey batsuit. I really like making this artwork because I added blue highlights around the proportions and how I constructed Batman the way I wanted him to look like.

My process for making this artwork is that I take out a piece of 9 x 12 inch bristol paper, make the rough sketch of the character along and the body construction using a pencil, draw the visual appearance of the character with a pencil, outline the sketch using an ink pen, and added caliart dual-tip brush markers to add color.

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Gabriel Montilla - Ezra Bridger & his Character Inspirations, Photoshop, 8.5" x 11", March 22, 2022

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Gabriel Montilla - Ezra Bridger & his Character Inspirations, Photoshop, 8.5" x 11", March 22, 2022

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I made this artwork on Photoshop back in high school during Digital Art class.

The theme of this artwork represents the moment I discovered that Ezra Bridger from the Star Wars Franchise had character inspirations from Aladdin and Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid around the time Ezra Bridger made his character debut in the animated Star Wars series, Star Wars Rebels.

This artwork features Aladdin, Daniel LaRusso, and Ezra Bridger as the main protagonists while it also features Genie, Mr. Miyagi, and Kanan Jarrus as the sidekicks. I made this artwork into a Star Wars-Inspired Artwork because I want to make the tone exciting and suspenseful while the characters are in action. My favorite part about making this artwork is having Aladdin and Daniel LaRusso looking down at Ezra Bridger as a way of how I would represent a celebrity welcoming a new person, who was inspired by that famous person.

My process for this artwork is that I sketch the artwork on a 8.5 x 11 paper using a blue pencil, then I apply ink to the artwork, next I scan the inked artwork to photoshop and make adjustments to the artwork, and finally I start adding color.

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Gabriel Montilla - Male Body, Charcoal on Newsprint, 18" x 24", March 7, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Male Body, Charcoal on Newsprint, 18" x 24", March 7, 2023.

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I made this artwork in Life Drawing taught by Professor Dowley black, white, and grey charcoal on a newsprint paper.

I use a reference picture of a broken male body sculpture to make my male body art on a newsprint paper. I map out the male body by sketching it and then I add charcoal to add shading to the male body.

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Gabriel Montilla - Hand, Charcoal on Medium Grey Paper, 19" x 25", April 6, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Hand, Charcoal on Medium Grey Paper, 19" x 25", April 6, 2023.

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I made this artwork in Life Drawing Class taught by Professor Dowley using black, white, and grey charcoal and a reference picture on a 19 x 25 medium grey paper. This artwork takes place in my bedroom and shows a close up of my left hand showing the inside of my palm and fingers.

I was prompt to take different pictures of my hands in different gestures as they convey a different meaning. First, I decide which picture I like the most. Then, I email my favorite still life picture to Professor Dowley and he grids it on Photoshop. Next, Professor Dowley prints a physical copy of my best still life picture and gives it to me. Lastly, I grid my picture on a 19 x 25 medium grey paper, map out my hand portrait on the grid, and add black, white, and grey charcoal to highlight the shading.

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Gabriel Montilla - Still Life, Charcoal on Medium Grey Paper, 19" x 25", April 27, 2023.

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Gabriel Montilla - Still Life, Charcoal on Medium Grey Paper, 19" x 25", April 27, 2023.

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I made this artwork in Life Drawing Class taught by Professor Dowley using black, white, and grey charcoal and a reference picture on a 19 x 25 medium grey paper. This artwork shows me in my bedroom holding onto two fighting sticks and pretending that I'm being a fictional character like Leonardo the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

I was prompt to take different pictures of myself showing my whole physical body including my hands and feet to create a still-life portrait of myself. First, I decide which picture I like the most. Then, I email my favorite still life picture to Professor Dowley and he grids it on Photoshop. Next, Professor Dowley prints a physical copy of my best still life picture and gives it to me. Lastly, I grid my picture on a 19 x 25 medium grey paper, map out my still life portrait on the grid, and add black, white, and grey charcoal to highlight the shading.

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Gabriel Montilla - Still Life Final Exam