From the first stroke to the final shadow
Time-lapse videos that show how my drawings come to life
At the end of 2024, an artist and personal friend asked me if I could show her the drawing process behind some of my pieces: how I begin, which parts are especially important to me, and where I spend the most time.
After seeing other artists share their process, I gave it a try—thinking it would be as simple as setting up my phone and pressing record… a big mistake! In the end, I improved my setup: a special light with a clamp, a sturdy desk, and a window to my left. That’s when I started recording a few of my drawing sessions for her… until I finally felt brave enough to share them with the world.
Am Ende habe ich mein kleines Setup verbessert: ein spezielles Licht mit Halterung, ein stabiler Tisch und ein Fenster auf der linken Seite. So begann ich, einige meiner Prozesse für sie aufzunehmen – bis ich schließlich den Mut hatte, sie mit der Welt zu teilen.
And now they’re here – I hope you enjoy them!
STEFANIA SPAMPINATO III
A5 – Graphite
DANIELLE SAVRE CHALLENGE
A5 – Graphite
STEFANIA SPAMPINATO
A4 – Prismacolor Pencils
DANIELLE SAVRE - "Jarhead 2"
A5 – Graphite
CARINA DELUCA "Station 19"
21×21 – Graphite
What is a Time-Lapse?
A Time-Lapse is a video technique where images are captured at regular intervals over a long period and then played back at a higher speed. This makes it possible to watch in just a few seconds or minutes a process that actually took hours or even days.
When it comes to drawing, a Time-Lapse shows the entire artistic process in a sped-up version, allowing you to see the artwork evolve from the first sketch to the final result.
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