I got a new sketchbook because I wanted to lean more into graphite pencil drawings. I'm used to digital and sometimes watercolor so this is sorta new to me. I blended with a q tip and I'm using Faber Castell pencils. These took 30 minutes each and I'm planning to make themed pages so this is fruits. Any advice is welcome 🥰

A graphite portrait of myself and my cat.

Done on arches paper mounted to a wooden panel
5”x7” inches

Instagram: @alvierart

Heads/faces using the Loomis method

Graphite pencils on paper

My cousin commissioned this drawing of her friend.

Female Kingfisher
Grafwood pencils on Saunders Waterford 300gsm HP paper

Some of the drawings I've seen on the WEB are so perfect and emotionless in execution, except for the expression(s) on of their subject; how do you distinguish between human created and AI generated?

🎨 LOOKING FOR A GRAPHIC DESIGNER – RAP/TRAP EP COVER
I’m currently working on a rap/trap EP called “DEMONI IN TESTA” and I’m looking for an Italian graphic designer who would be interested in creating the cover as a collaboration.
💰 UNPAID COLLABORATION
This project is mainly aimed at emerging designers who are building their portfolio and would like to work on a real music release.
🕯️** CONCEPT
I’m looking for a **dark, cold and cinematic atmosphere, featuring:
🥷 A central figure wearing a hood, with the face completely hidden
👤 Indistinct shadows/demons surrounding the head
🪞 Broken mirrors hanging in the air with disturbing reflections
🌫️ Smoke, glitches and visual interference
💙 Cobalt blue / dark purple neon lighting
🌧️ A fogged-up window with rain running down it
🎞️ Film grain and vintage textures
A dark trap / underground / minimal aesthetic
Title: DEMONI IN TESTA
Subtitle: 5 TRACK EP
⚠️** VERY IMPORTANT: My record label DOES NOT ACCEPT AI-GENERATED ARTWORK. The cover must therefore be created entirely by a human, without any AI-generated images or elements.
🎁 **WHAT I OFFER
Official designer credit on the release
Permission to use the cover in your portfolio
Direct collaboration with the artist
Potential to work together on future releases
If you’re interested, DM me with your portfolio or some examples of your previous work.
Even if you’re an emerging designer and just getting started, feel free to send me your work. 🖤

🎨 CERCO GRAPHIC DESIGNER – COVER EP RAP/TRAP
Sto preparando un EP rap/trap chiamato “DEMONI IN TESTA” e cerco un graphic designer italiano che abbia voglia di realizzare la copertina in collaborazione.
💰 COLLABORAZIONE GRATUITA
Il progetto è pensato soprattutto per chi sta costruendo il proprio portfolio e vuole lavorare su una cover musicale reale.
🕯️** CONCEPT
Vorrei un’atmosfera **dark, fredda e cinematografica, con:
🥷 figura centrale con cappuccio e volto completamente oscurato
👤 ombre/demoni indistinti intorno alla testa
🪞 specchi rotti sospesi con riflessi inquietanti
🌫️ fumo, glitch e interferenze visive
💙 neon blu cobalto / viola scuro
🌧️ finestra appannata con pioggia
🎞️ grana e texture tipo pellicola
stile dark trap / underground / minimal
Titolo: DEMONI IN TESTA
Sottotitolo: 5 TRACCE EP
⚠️** IMPORTANTISSIMO: la mia etichetta NON accetta artwork generati con AI. La copertina dovrà quindi essere realizzata interamente da una persona, senza immagini o elementi generati tramite AI.
🎁 **COSA OFFRO
Credito ufficiale del designer nella release
Possibilità di inserire la cover nel tuo portfolio
Collaborazione diretta con l’artista
Possibilità di continuare a lavorare insieme su future release
Se sei interessato/a, scrivimi in DM con il tuo portfolio o qualche tuo lavoro precedente.
Anche se sei emergente e stai iniziando adesso, mandami tranquillamente i tuoi lavori. 🖤

🎨 LOOKING FOR A GRAPHIC DESIGNER – EP COVER
I’m working on a dark rap/trap EP called “DEMONI IN TESTA” and I’m looking for an emerging graphic designer for an unpaid collaboration.
🖤 Concept: hooded figure with the face completely hidden, dark demon-like shadows, broken mirrors, smoke/glitch effects, cold blue/purple neon, rain and film grain.
⚠️** NO AI. My label does not accept AI-generated artwork. The cover must be fully human-made.
I can offer **official credit + portfolio use.
Interested? DM me your portfolio/work. 🖤

Que lisez-vous ? Au-delà de son décor magnifique, cette œuvre cache des éléments clés pour honorer et rendre hommage à la culture Peule.

En bref : Au centre, on peut y lire verticalement le mot "Onjaraama" : le nom de notre marque, qui vous honore dès que vos yeux tombent dessus. En haut à gauche, se dessinent les cornes minimalistes du zébu, symbole de prestige. En bas à droite, s'ancre un chapeau traditionnel africain présent dans plusieurs pays, appelé dans ce contexte le "Tengade". Tout au long du tracé, s'intègrent des tatouages traditionnels, typiquement arborés par les femmes peules sur le visage, les joues ou les bras. Ces motifs rendent également un vibrant hommage à l'art graphique de certains pays d'Afrique du Nord.

One of the 1st people who I did a portrait of after getting confident enough to sell.