LOW POLY

What is Low POLY?

Low poly art is a digital art style using a small number of polygons to create minimalist, angular, and geometric 3D models or 2D illustrations. Originally born from hardware limitations in the 1990s to speed up rendering, it is now a popular aesthetic in indie games, mobile games, and graphic design, characterized by vibrant colors, simple shapes, and a, often, nostalgic feel. 

First you’ll need a good photo reference.

• Pick a vibrant image with a lot of color

• Make sure all of the features are clear and sharp when you zoom in

• Don't settle for a picture that looks easy you will get graded down for not challenging yourself

NEXT, the set up. 

• Create a new art board or canvas.

• Drop in your reference image and enlarge it (in proportion) to fit your canvas/artboard

• LOCK THE REFERENCE LAYER

• Make a new layer for the polygons (triangles, really)