Slog through the collection and find the concocting of pencil vs. Ben heine is a belgian multidisciplinary visual artist and music producer. I am sure the young artists would love to seek inspiration from ben who is an epitome of creativity and professionalism. Every canvas print is handcrafted in the usa, made ondemand at icanvas and expertly stretched around. A bird blares out music from a boombox around his neck. Ben heine pencil vs camera part 2 photography blogger. Ben heine art of a singular vision touch of modern. Sketch in progress pencil vs camera 74 by benheine. But the real idea came while he was watching television and writing a letter at the same time a few weeks ago. Pencil vs camera is a creative series of pencil sketches seamlessly matches with real life settings by artist ben heine.
The artwork of ben heine were most impressed by those who see the world from a truly unique perspective. He has a master degree in journalism completed at ihecs school of journalism in brussels. I only drew things that came to my mind when i started this project. Its full of magic, illusion, poetry and surrealism.
Ben creates a strong perspective for the viewer by expertly matching the lines of the background scenery. Use it to convert your photo into an unusual sketch which looks like one of spiffy ben heines blendings categories. Feb 20, 2017 pencil vs camera ben heine art ben heine art, photography, travels, music and tutorials. A talented illustrator and photographer, ben heine has put together an amazing ongoing project called pencil vs camera. Sketch your photo in ben heines pencil vs camera style. Pencil vs camera pencil vs camera blends drawing and. The blank sheets are available at the bottom of this page for download. He is best known for his original series pencil vs camera, digital circlism and flesh and acrylic. Camera tiger owl man is a part of ben heines series, pencil vs camera in which the artist creates 3d fantasy worlds through the combined use of meticulous graphite drawings, and beautifully captured photography. Ever since he has followed his passion for art and photography, having obtained a diploma in. Everybody on the internet speaks about his artistic project called pencil vs camera or pencil vs reality, drawing vs photography, etc.
Students have just finished working on drawing eyes and noses. These visual impacts have become a favorite among artists. He is inspired by a number of art movements including surrealism, pop art, geometric abstraction, expressionism and social realism, which is well reflected in his creative works. Ben begins by taking a picture of an everyday scene then covers part of the shot with a sketch transforming the bland backdrops into intriguing scenarios matt blake, the daily mail, july 2012. Ben published his first pencil vs camera image in april 2010 but the series is the result of a long graphic exploration and a. Last year we featured ben heine, a talented artistphotographer from belgium, and his pencil vs camera series. Its a new visual concept invented, initiated and popularized by ben heine in 2010. Heine was quickly contacted by art teachers and schools requesting to use and teach his techniques to their students. Belgian artist ben heine has gained recognition for his pencil vs camera series, in which the clever illustrator superimposes a drawing on a sheet of torn paper over a reallife background. Every canvas print is handcrafted in the usa, made ondemand at icanvas and expertly stretched around 100% north american pine wood stretcher bars. Heine had been taking photos and drawing since almost 10 years and this series is the result of several years of graphic exploration and a logic consequence of his artistic experience. Pencil vs camera is an original visual concept mixing drawing and photo invented and popularized by ben heine since april 2010.
Ben heine is a talented illustrator and photographer. Pencil vs camera 30 i took this photo near hannut in. Pencil vs camera is all about illusion, dream, poetry, magic and simplicity, says heine. Photos reveal what its like to have anxiety photographer john william keedy explores themes of anxiety and varied neuroses in his series titled its hardly noticeable. Ben heine is a belgian multidisciplinary visual artist. Belgian artist ben heine blends photography and pencil sketches to create imaginary scenes. Oct 09, 20 belgian artist ben heine has gained recognition for his pencil vs camera series, in which the clever illustrator superimposes a drawing on a sheet of torn paper over a reallife background. Theres something refreshing about an artist who finds beauty in the mundane, or who can extract meaning from ordinary circumstances. Drawings and photos combined amazing art by ben heine pencil vs camera mixes drawing and photography, imagination and reality. This pencil vs camera series is nothing but the result of several years of graphic exploration and a logic consequence of his artistic evolution, says ben. Unsubscribe from ben heine art, photography, travels, music and tutorials. Heres to the demanding ones, those who demand more attention restaurant. Heine is best known for his series pencil vs camera, which originated from his dissatisfaction of having to choose either drawing or photography.
Born in 1983 in ivory coast, ben heine is a belgiumbased, selftaught artist, illustrator, photographer, and musician. Camera images photos in the age of digital everything digital art included, it is rare to come across a special effect that really stops you in your tracks. Belgian artist ben heine creates delightful combination photoillustrations he calls pencil vs camera. Watch this news report about the above project pencil vs camera 87 solo exhibition and performance at moscow planetarium ben heine art 2015 join us on instagram and soundcloud note. I find a location, do a drawing, then take a photo to. Belgian artist ben heine blurs the line between art and reality by blending photographs of people and landscapes with his own pencil sketches. Best known for his original series pencil vs camera, digital circlism and. Pencil vs camera by ben heine digital photography school. Winter waltz ben heine piano music original composition duration. One cannot believe ones eyes how marvelously he has thought of this idea. Pencil vs camera is a clever photo series by belgium born artist and photographer ben heine where he completes a part of the scene with hand drawn sketches.
He is an outstanding photographer, and we are more than happy to share some of his new works along with the ones weve missed earlier. Or those who have stories to tell, a lot of stories to tell fisherman. It was a real pleasure for us to take and interview with ben heine. Camera images are back photos by hallie sekoff weve featured ben heine s surreal images on our page before, but hes back, this time with even more epic and imaginative works. I have been following ben heine on flickr ever since i first saw his amazing pencil vs camera series back in 2010. We are welcome you to read the story about ben heines pencil vs camera paper art. Since 20, ben heine s pencil vs camera concept has become popular in primary and secondary schools worldwide view some students works here. But before anything else heres to those who want to keep all their friends close bicycle in the. Ben heine born june 12, 1983 in abidjan, ivory coast is a belgian multidisciplinary visual artist. Illustrator and photographer he came up with pencil vs camera series where he mixes drawing and photography mixes. Pencil vs camera mixes drawing and photography, imagination and reality.
Camera 72 by ben heine canvas art print arrives ready to hang, with hanging accessories included and no additional framing required. Camera by ivory coastborn brusselsbased photographer ben heine is a series of images that inject handdrawn pictures within reallife settings to create a composite effect that is often surreal and highly narrative. Pencil vs camera by ben heine ben is a multidisciplinary artist, currently living and working in rochefort, belgium. Or those who are crazy about technology parking lot. Quinn lisbon, portugal in a tram 28 a drawing erasable or a living state situation is complex we are its fact visions from our cortex those we on react dream. Camera 41 lonely panda by ben heine canvas art arrives ready to hang, with hanging accessories included and no additional framing required. Ben started his pencil vs camera work in 2010 it mixes drawing and photography to create some fascinating imagery. Now you could reimagine your camera and you pictures with pencilvscamera, start to use it, make art for yourself, begin to dream and forget your daily troubles.
Ive been watching this project by ben heine for some time now and thought itd be great to feature some of his work here on dps. Ben combines the the role of photographer and artist at the same time. He is best known for his original and famous concepts pencil vs camera and for other creative series such as digital circlism and flesh and acrylic. He was born in 1983 in ivory coast and currently lives and works in belgium. This sketchy artistic trick is yet another variation of a wellknown pencil vs camera effect by ben heine. Please, take a look, and spread his amazing work to your friends. His creative thinking combines both art and pictures portraying two different things within the same scene. This art style is inspired by photographer ben heines previous art pieces. Orthogonal lines are the lines that go towards the vanishing point. Jun 03, 2018 pencil vs camera is a clever photo series by belgium born artist and photographer ben heine where he completes a part of the scene with hand drawn sketches. As a continuation of the series, heine has recently ventured into new territory that allows him to enter his drawings, thereby reversing the components of his work that are drawn illusions and reallife. Ben heine busted out into the art when his incredibly creative series, pencil vs camera, captured the hearts and minds of people from all around the world.
Pencil vs camera series is the creation of a talented belgian artist heine. Some of my pencil vs camera works in progress with a small animation at the beginning and at the end. Now you could reimagine your camera and you pictures with pencil vs camera, start to use it, make art for yourself, begin to dream and forget your daily troubles. Pencil vs camera blends drawing and photography cbs news. So we hope that his fans will welcome the template with open arms and remember to check two previously implemented combinations of art and camera. One of his projects pencil vs camera turned the idea of photography itself. The drawings introduce an unexpected element of humor. He recently made an animation based on 18 images from the series. This sketch effect lets you design a picture in the ben heine style without photoshop or any artistic skills.
A new art form and the artists special trademark, it is also one of the most creative and powerful art concepts of the 21st century. Ben heine has been drawing all his life since a very young age, he started being interested in photography later on, during his studies in. Last week while i was on the website, i stumbled upon some cool photographssketches by this artist called ben heine. Pencil vs camera effect is designed for all trendy people and fans of true art. Since then, hes released many more of these great pieces of work, so weve put together a part 2 for everyone to enjoy.
He is an accomplished illustrator and photographer, he is also the creator of other original art series such as digital circlism and flesh and acrylic. Belgian painter ben heine has been taking photos and drawing almost since he was 10 years old. Blending photography and drawings, heine brings together real photographs with. He actually calls these beautiful works pencil vs camera. This post is about new creative art by ben heine, his pencil vs. The vanishing point is at eye level in the drawing. Examining his own struggles with anxiety over the past nine years and drawing from other mental disorders, the images present an insightful look at behaviors that are deemed abnormal while simultaneously challenging ideas of. This art style is inspired by photographer ben heine s previous art pieces.
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