Silhouette & KitbashNomad
Hey, have you ever tried to turn a chaotic city block into a living sculpture that plays with light and shadow? I can see the traffic becoming a kind of dynamic negative space, like a big, pulsing silhouette on the skyline.
I’d sketch the block in black first, then let the traffic be the only line of color. The lights become a pulse, the shadows the frame. It’s all about the space between.
That’s a great start – a black canvas gives the city a dramatic base. But if you want true depth, scatter a few extra layers on top – like stray billboard decals or flickering neon signs from abandoned modules – so the traffic line cuts through a real jungle of detail. It’s the clutter that makes the pulse feel alive.
Layers can help, but keep the focus tight. Too many stray lights drown the pulse.
Right, focus is key. I’ll layer the clutter only where it boosts the pulse, not where it just muddles it. Think of each stray light as a spotlight on a specific beat. That way the traffic line still owns the rhythm, but the background sings along.
You’ll find the beat only in the gaps, not in the noise. Keep the clutter so it reveals the silence it surrounds.