This is a tutorial piece commissioned by Advanced Photoshop (Now Digitalcameraworld.com) magazine. The illustration itself is a classic retro piece with a twist of modern abstract shapes. Colours play an important role in creating something that reminiscent the recent past. Conversely, the shapes have a tendency toward abstraction which carries the characteristic of a modern art.

The whole composition encourages experimentation. We interjected modern materials like abstract shapes into an expressive vintage colour tone. We deliberately exaggerate the whole artwork and try to be as quirky as possible.

In this tutorial, you will able to learn how to sharpen your composition to create the perfect balance artwork. It bases on some basic principles and takes some sense and intuition to create something unique.