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Sketches of speedboats - Sketchbook

20141 minGexplainer

Jorge Colombo uses the Brushes app on his iPhone to create sketches of a diner, blending technology with traditional art to capture everyday moments.

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Channel: The New Yorker

Sketches of speedboats - Sketchbook

2014• 1 minG

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Jorge Colombo uses the Brushes app on his iPhone to create sketches of a diner, blending technology with traditional art to capture everyday moments.

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Jorge Colombo sketches the interior of a diner in New York City using the Brushes application on his iPhone. His artwork captures the vibrancy of everyday life, showcasing the diner scene with a distinctive artistic style. Colombo's sketches, frequently published in The New Yorker, demonstrate his talent for transforming ordinary moments into engaging illustrations. The video highlights his creative process, revealing how he integrates technology with traditional sketching techniques to produce his compelling visual narratives.

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