ArtistEnrique Bernal(AKA Kike) has found a way to make his pencil sketches glow with life.
His realistic drawingswhich range from portraits to animalsare made using mechanical pencils and pens.
Recently, however, Bernal has added extra effects to his illustrations with stunning results.
After completing the pencil sketch, Bernal uses the artist appMedibang Paintto add artificial lighting to his drawings.
This digital glow imitates an unknown fluorescent light source.
Bernal makes clever use of the placement of the glare, as well as the color.
In others, Bernal utilizes digital manipulation even more to add fantastical effects like shining butterflies and glowing tattoos.
These creative choices seem to add another layer to Bernal’s already fantastic sketches.
The mystery of the glow makes these illustrations pop off the page.
Scroll down to see how Bernal enhances his drawings with digital lighting.
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Artist Enrique Bernal makes pencil drawings that look like they’re lit with fluorescent lights.
After completing each sketch, the artist uses an app called Medibang Paint to add artificial highlights.
These glowing details seem to bring Bernal’s sketches to life.
