The Meet the Maker collection is all about getting in contact with designers who squeeze each little bit of energy from our beloved Mac app. Immediately we’re chatting to Andrey Prokopenko, a contract designer and illustrator from Kiev.
How did you get began utilizing Sketch?
I first began working in Sketch in the summertime of 2016 and fell in love with the app nearly instantly. At first, I used Sketch solely within the workplace at work, and at dwelling I labored in Photoshop. However over time, Sketch has grow to be my major device — I do all my work in it.
What impressed you to create the work you’re sharing with us?
I used to be fortunate to stay in these instances (2015) when Dribbble was a platform for an elite group of designers the place members demonstrated excessive talent and innovation. I used to be impressed by the work of actually unbelievable designers and illustrators, copied types and needed to in the end create one thing of my very own that might encourage others.
This motivated and compelled me to work tougher to not fall behind, and likewise to supply one thing to this group and the world. That‘s how the collection of Inspirational Illustrations was born.
We love Andrey’s consideration to element — the grasses, timber, and particularly the chess piece metropolis within the background.
Most frequently, I exploit the Vector and Pencil instruments. And I’m additionally excited to work with Gradients and Gaussian Blur in Sketch.
What recommendation would you give to anybody trying to create one thing much like your designs?
I’d advise you to begin with a sketch, kind a common composition, after which layer by layer add components and little issues that may fill the illustration. Simply in case, save each 3-5 minutes.* Keep in mind, you’ll be able to all the time do higher! You must really feel when it’s essential to cease — and when to exceed your capabilities.
An instance of how considered one of Andrey’s illustrations evolves, progressively including extra element, depth and inventive prospers.