"Dave Bowers creates illustrations that begin without a plan, using simple shapes and lines to capture fleeting thoughts and everyday moments inspired by his daughter."
"I like having rules. I also like ignoring them when it feels right. If something isn't working, I stop. Go ride my bike. Come back later."
"Bowers uses Procreate to polish his drawings, blending analogue and digital techniques, and emphasizes that nothing is new, illustrating the familiar in his own way."
"It took me a while to be okay with that. Now I just make what I like, driven by nostalgia and influences from midcentury illustrations and toys."
Dave Bowers, an artist from Sacramento, California, creates illustrations influenced by his new daughter. His drawings are spontaneous, often made during her naps, prioritizing simple shapes and colors. He embraces a whimsical style, capturing fleeting thoughts and everyday moments. Bowers uses Procreate to enhance his work, blending analogue and digital techniques. His artistic influences include nostalgia, midcentury illustrations, and nature. He emphasizes personal enjoyment in his art, stating that he illustrates familiar concepts in his unique way.
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