Sleeping Ceauty – A Step Toward Simplicity

 

In my usual creative process, I gravitate toward complexity—intricate details, layered symbolism, and themes that require time to unfold. My piece "Age of AI," for example, is a fully realized work created with digital pen over the course of 300 hours. While I value these intricate projects, they represent just one side of my art.

"Sleeping Ceauty" is an intentional departure. The aim was to explore simplicity while maintaining balance and depth. I approached this piece with the goal of completing it in a single day, focusing on clarity in composition and mood rather than getting lost in detail.

The artwork depicts a calico cat draped over a crescent moon, set against a deep purple sky scattered with stars. It’s straightforward in concept but offered room to experiment. Working mostly with a digital paintbrush—rather than my usual pen tool—challenged me to embrace a softer, more painterly approach. Subtle glowing effects, light, and shadow also became key aspects of the piece, as I worked to refine techniques that are new to me.

This piece carries a different energy from my usual work, which often leans into darker tones or explores societal and personal themes. "Sleeping Ceauty" allowed me to shift gears, embracing something lighter and more whimsical. Recent projects, like a tribute piece for my mom’s late cat Spock, have influenced this exploration into feline-inspired art.

If you’d like to see more of my work, you can visit my Society6 store here:

society6.com/a/artists/ocdthreepio.

I’m always looking for ways to grow and improve. Whether this piece resonates with you or simply offers a moment of interest, I appreciate you taking the time to view my work.

Title: Sleeping Ceauty

Medium: Digital, Android Sketchbook

Dimensions: 2048X2048 Pixels

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