#Alec monopoly art update
#Alec monopoly art series

Overall, the baking went smoothly, though I did run into some issues with the. With the UVs sorted, it was time to move on to the baking process.

Instead, I used the technique of overlapping similar areas on the UVs to maintain a good texel density throughout the model. While there are a few areas where I could have lowered the texel density, I ultimately decided that it wasn't necessary for this portfolio piece. In fact, it's incredible how many tasks related to UVs can be automated these days, freeing up time to focus on other aspects of the project. This tool is amazing at finding the best possible packing configuration, better than everything I've tried so far and of course it's much easier than doing it manually. Once I had the UV islands in the desired shape, I used the UVPackmaster2 add-on for Blender to pack them efficiently. So I'm considering trying out RizomUV or ZenUV in the future. obj import/export process caused some errors. While UVLayout has great tools for straightening and relaxing UVs, I found its interface and viewport to be a bit challenging to work with, and the.

To start, I used a combination of UVLayout and Blender to straighten the UV island borders as much as possible, which is essential for ensuring that the bevel bakes correctly. But before I do that, I wanted to take a moment to walk you through my process for the UV Unwrap and Baking. After putting in plenty of hard work, I'm happy to report that the model is now complete and ready for sharing on ArtStation.

#Alec monopoly art update

L.E.G.E.N.I'm excited to share an update on my latest project (Polish PWWe13 Hand Drill). Most recently, Alec opened a sold out Solo Exhibit during Hong Kong Art Basel and will be unveiling his first Solo Museum Exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art Bangkok in October 2015 following the release of his debut clothing collection F21xALEC with Forever 21 that was unveiling on August 27th in Times Square.Īlec Monopoly, Unravel the mysteries of the Monopoly Man, Above Second, Hong KongĪlec Monopoly, Catch me if you can, La Galerie 38, CasablancaĪlec Monopoly, Avant Gallery, Art Basel Miami Beach

#Alec monopoly art series

This international collaboration has appeared around the world from Singapore and Bali to New York and Paris.Īlec has engaged in a series of high profile collaborations with superstar electronic artist AVICII titled « Avicii x Alec Monopoly » that have taken place at Sundance, The Grammy’s, Las Vegas MAGIC Conference and Ultra Music Festival in Miami as well as one off brand collaboration with CoverGirl and DJ duo Nervo at The SLS Hotel in Miami. In 2012, Alec Monopoly joined forces with the W Hotel, Madonna and Vitamin Water, doing live street art inspired renditions of a classic series of photographs Richard Corman took of Madonna back in the 1980’s. Alec and his work have been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, New York Post, Rolling Stones, Playboy Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Vibe, The Huffington Post, Complex Magazine, Juxtapoz and The Dirty Floor in addition to a myriad of art + lifestyle blogs. Alec Monopoly cites his artistic origins as learning from his mother, an artist, eventually abandoning traditional academically driven art classes to pursue an individual methodology. The artist primarily works in the urban environements of major cities arund the world, using varied materials (including stencils, spray paint, epoxies, varnishes and newspapers) to subversively depict various iconic pop culture characters. « Alec Monopoly » is the alias of an unidentified graffiti artist, originally from New York City.