So, I spent some time trying to figure out this Alexis de la Cruz style. Heard the name bounced around a little, saw some images that caught my eye. Seemed different, you know? Not like the usual stuff you see everywhere.
Getting Started
First thing, I tried looking up more about it. Honestly? Not a whole lot out there. It felt like chasing ghosts sometimes. Found a few examples, some bits here and there, but no clear instructions or guides. It wasn’t like learning a standard technique where you can just buy a book or watch a tutorial.
I basically just started trying to copy the feel of the things I saw. Pulled up images, tried to break down what made them tick. It was tougher than I thought. Lots of attempts ended up in the trash bin, digitally speaking. The balance, the way colors were used… it was subtle. You think you’ve got it, then you look again and realize you’re way off.
The Actual Process
My process was pretty rough:
- Looked hard at the few examples I could find.
- Tried recreating parts of them. Failed mostly.
- Focused on one element, maybe the line work, or the color palette.
- Practiced that small part over and over.
- Tried combining elements. More failures.
- Took breaks because it got frustrating.
- Came back, tried a different approach.
It was a lot of just messing around, really. Lots of trial and error. Used my usual software, nothing special. Just pushed pixels around, tweaked settings, hoping something would click.
Why I Dug Into This
You might wonder why I spent so much time on something so obscure. Well, it was during that weird period a while back. Work had dried up suddenly. Found myself with way too much time on my hands and honestly, feeling pretty stuck creatively. Everything felt stale. Needed a challenge, something completely different to shake things up.
Seeing that unique Alexis de la Cruz stuff felt like a sign. It was different enough, mysterious enough. Gave me something to focus on other than, well, everything else going on. It became this little personal project, something just for me. Didn’t need anyone’s approval, didn’t need it to be perfect. Just needed to try.
Where It Ended Up
Did I master it? Nah, not even close. It’s still kind of elusive. But I definitely learned a few things. Forced me to look at composition and color in a way I hadn’t before. Sometimes, even now, I find myself using little tricks or ideas that came from that period of just grinding away, trying to capture that specific feeling.
So yeah, that was my journey with trying to understand the Alexis de la Cruz style. Wasn’t about becoming some expert, more about the process, about pushing myself when I felt stuck. And hey, I got something out of it, even if it wasn’t what I initially expected.
