This motorbike painting was done during a visit to the Design Museum in Barcelona, a place that’s always full of visual inspiration. I came across an old model on display and decided to do a quick study of it on the spot using HeavyPaint.
One of the things I really enjoy about HeavyPaint is its minimalist interface. There’s no clutter, just room to focus on shape, value, and color. It forces you to simplify and commit, which makes it ideal for quick studies or stylized explorations.
The brush engine is chaotic in the best way. Some tools feel unpredictable at first, but once you embrace the quirks, they become expressive and responsive. It’s less about control and more about rhythm and instinct, which made it perfect for capturing the energy and form of the motorbike without getting stuck in detail.
This wasn’t about realism, but about feeling, blocking in the silhouette, playing with contrast, and letting the shapes talk. Painting it directly at the museum, surrounded by industrial design and history, definitely added something to the experience.
Looking forward to doing more like this. HeavyPaint continues to surprise me in all the right ways.
