Portfolio
EDGARAS ÄŒERNIKAS
Contact: +44 7472 054915 edgarcern@gmail.com issuu.com/edgarcern
CV
Curriculum Vitae Summary
KEY SKILLS
Excellent drawing, graphic design, composition and presentation skills. Able to work on a multitude of different subjects to various levels of completion. Project management and creative thinking skills, keen to assist, take initiative or collaborate. Listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat 3D Modeling/Rendering: Rhino3D, KeyShot Photo editing and manipulation, photography, layout design, print design.
WORK HISTORY
Illustrator / Graphic Designer / Dec 2013 - Present / Lithuania Pakruojis Manor (Tourism & Recreation object) • Designing and illustrating maps that help people navigate through the area. • Developing brand identity elements, booklets, flyers, posters, and large format print design. • Producing creative ideas to attract more people to explore the manor. Interior Decorator / Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 / London, UK Gleneast Ltd (Construction Company) • Advising on coloring of the walls and furnishings to match with other interior elements. • Sourcing and choosing the appropriate paint products for each material individually. • Inspecting the completed work to make sure everything was completed properly and precisely. Freelance Concept Artist / Jan 2010 - Sep 2013 / Lithuania Home • Producing a wide range of creative environment, prop and vehicular concept art. • Solving design problems through rough sketching and conceptualization. • Creating conceptual illustrations and sketches to communicate all aspects of visual design.
EDUCATION
Vilnius Academy of Arts / Oct 2007 - Jul 2013 / Lithuania Master's degree in Visual Design (MA). Adomas Brakas Art School / Sep 2003 - Jul 2007 / Lithuania Completed a 4 year course in an art school.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in written and spoken English, Lithuanian and Russian languages.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 SKETCHING AND DRAWING 02
Conceptual Buildings
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Classic Architecture
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Environments
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Vehicles and Aircraft
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Volumetric Objects
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Aircraft Models “From Sketch to Render”
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Machinery
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Illustrated Map “Activities in Pakruojis Manor”
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Poster “Entertainment in Manor’s Smithy”
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Layout Design “Information Graphics in an Urban Environment”
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Logotypes
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Palanga Exhibition Pavilion Redesign Competition
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Historic Ballroom Redesign: Stages 1 - 3
02 DIGITAL RENDERING
03 GRAPHIC DESIGN
04 PROJECTS
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CONCEPTUAL BUILDINGS Drawing from imagination is one of my preferred ways to explore various spatial forms. These conceptual ideas in my mind later became a modern architectural structures.
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SKETCHING AND DRAWING
Conceptual Buildings
Medium: ballpen Time: 25 min each
Type: from imagination Year: 2014
Observation Building
Base Platform
Additional Deck Multiple Levels
Top Floor Balcony
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SKETCHING AND DRAWING
Classic Architecture
CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE All of these fragments are a true architectural gems from Lithuania. Two bigger compositions are an observational drawings of the Pazaislis monastery in Kaunas, Lithuania. The tiny sketch in the right lower corner conveys the view of an old catholic church in Kelme, Lithuania. Every building was drawn from observation, visiting the exact location.
Medium: pencils and ballpen Type: from observation Time: 2-3 hours each Year: 2013
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ENVIRONMENTS Within this compilation of sketches I’ve tried to capture the exact mood of every space individually. Trying to emphasize details and the relationship among the elements overall.
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SKETCHING AND DRAWING
Environments
Medium: liner and markers Time: 1 hour each set
Type: from imagination Year: 2014
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VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT
I found drawing vehicles and aircraft to be an excellent way
the same principles of sculpting along the construction
for practicing curved forms because of their aerodynamic
lines. This time I left all the sections and construction
shapes. All of these four drawings above were drawn using
lines visible to help spectator read the form more clearly.
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SKETCHING AND DRAWING
Vehicles and Aircraft
Medium: pencils and ballpen Type: from imagination Time: 1 hour each Year: 2013
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VOLUMETRIC OBJECTS
This is a set of experimental form sketch renderings done using a graphics tablet. I use this digital technique to learn how light and shadow behave on my imaginative forms. I pick a light direction and the angle it hits the ground surface and then I begin to apply light and dark values to my form. 1. This object is a connection of little modules that intersect with each other. The basic form reminds the flow of a zig zag lines, so the rendering process took the least time to complete this because of repeating modular blocks.
2. Placing rendered objects in an environment like this
3. During the experimentation in rendering process, I found
enhance the feeling of my abstract approach to this little
this roof shape to be very interesting because of the light and
project that I’ve called “Volumetric Objects”. A background
shadow play. Probably such a roof like this will look different
provides a nice contrast against the sharp edges of the objects.
in any part of the daytime according to the position of sun.
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DIGITAL RENDERING
Volumetric Objects
4. This object was the first from the series. It has many surfaces
5. Rendering this structure required more time to complete
facing the light at different angles, so each surface has a unique
than the other ones. This is because of the big amount of
value of light. Adding a little of brick and wood texture gives a
surfaces facing in many directions, so I spent some time
hint of the materials which have been applied to this object.
thinking about the light values for each surface individually.
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S3 AIRCRAFT Final Render TWO SET OF WINGS FOR BETTER AEROBATIC PERFORMANCE
MODIFIED LIGHTWEIGHT JET ENGINE
QUICK RESPONSE RUDDER CONTROL
LANDING GEAR WITH SUSPENSION AND HIGH QUALITY RC 6404 TIRES
Form Exploration
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DIGITAL RENDERING
Aircraft Models “From Sketch to Render”
Digital Rendering Process
Concept Lineworks
This rendering project of a conceptual aircraft model was completed using one of my form exploration sketches as a reference for rendering. Finalized using a graphics tablet.
AIRCRAFT MODELS From Sketch to Render Edgaras ÄŒernikas Portfolio
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MACHINERY
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DIGITAL RENDERING
Machinery
Linework
Value Block In
Shading
Texturing
Linework
Value Block In
Shading
Clean Up
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ILLUSTRATED MAP “ACTIVITIES IN PAKRUOJIS MANOR”
I was asked to create an illustrated map of the Pakruojis
an illustrative form. I traveled to manor by myself and took
Manor area that is located in Lithuania. The request was
many reference photos of buildings and other important
to represent all of the buildings and objects of interest in
objects that must be modeled and included into the map.
1. Palace
4. Windmill 3D model
2. Arch bridge, watermill and hotel
5. Watermill and hotel 3D models
3. Palace 3D model
6. Arch bridge 3D model
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Illustrated Map “Activities in Pakruojis Manor”
7. Manor’s area final 3D model
Modeling objects I decided to put the same amount of detail in each of the objects. Everything was modeled on a single plane and the placement of the 3D models was done using a googlemaps aerial image as a reference.
During the next stage of the project I’ve established the
my working environment into a image-editing software
angle of view for the upcoming map and converted all of my
and added additional elements such as terrain, water,
3D modeled elements into 2D lineworks. Now I changed
trees and animals. Turn the next page to see the results.
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What to Do in the Biggest Manor in Lithuania? • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Escape together to the Love Island. Visit Manor exhibitions and expositions. Send a letter written by real goose feather. Meet the Manor homestead farm animals. Test the power of the legend of the Gates of Paradise. Celebrate a special occasion in the Ruins of the Manor. Ride on a horse, or visit horses in the horse barns. Have fun and romp at hay fortresses. Take a rest in a cozy hotel “Stadala”. Celebrate a birthday party or organize a conference. Row a boat in the river Kruoja or ride vintage bikes. Get more info at Information Centre. Get to know FARM Lithuanian herbs and vegetables.
LOVE ISLAND
CENTRAL SQUARE
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E TO T H ENTER C IT Y C
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Get frightened by the old torture peculiarities. Have your photo taken wearing courtier outfits. Attend the wedding performance of Žaldokas. Try out the pleasures of the amber bath and SPA. Taste the culinary heritage dishes. Listen to the concert by candlelight.
Central Manor Palace
Photo A
Odour Museum
Childre
Mews
Pharm
The Carriage House
The Far
Cattle Shed
Wardro
Stables
The Pe
Become a Courtier for a Day!
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PARK
See the birds life up close Watch the movie in a real Wind Mill Go swimming or catch a fish of a lifetime Go over river Kruoja by unique five arch bridge Mint the nail of happiness or coin to entice the fortunes Celebrate courtier weddings or a special family occasions Go for a ride in Pakruojis Manor homestead in a carriage or a sleigh Get acquainted with the history of odors and their evolution through time Ride on a horse in Pakruojis Manor homestead and feed the legendary horses “Žemaitukai” for stables visitors / for riding arena visitors
for day visitors
for day visitors / for hotel guests
for White Ball Hall visitors
Atelier
The Martyrs Museum
The Gates of Paradise
The Movie Theater
en’s Playground
The White Ball Hall
Boats
Bird Watching
macist – Herbalist
Craft Workshops
The Ruins
Hotel “Stadala”
rm
The Love Island
The Arch bridge
Restaurant “Traktierius”
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The Smithy
SPA
Info Center
erformance
Coal Kiln
Wi-Fi Spot
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POSTER “ENTERTAINMENT IN MANOR’S SMITHY”
The concept behind this poster is to reflect the main activities in Pakruojis manor’s smithy. Text in the poster declares that with the guidance of a blacksmith, every visitor can make his own nail of happiness or a coin with an imprint of a manor’s palace graphic.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Poster “Entertainment in Manor’s Smithy”
I designed this poster using a warm color palette to make
deals with the vertical layout. Stylized graphics of a coin
associations of fire and burning iron. A condensed font
and a nail were added to visualize the objects of choice.
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LAYOUT DESIGN
“INFORMATION GRAPHICS IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT”
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Layout Design “Information Graphics in an Urban Environment”
Once I did a research on a impact of information graphics around us. These visual signs got me curious and thinking what creates a perfect graphic that convey some kind of information to us. I had analyzed the iconic examples of our era and put my findings together in this booklet that I had designed.
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LOGOTYPES
100 %
100 %
35 mm
35 mm
a detailed version for medium or large scale printing
a version with simplified graphics for small scale printing
50 %
50 %
20 mm
20 mm
too much details
still visible at small sizes
Logotype for Pakruojis Manor I’ve designed an official logo for Pakruojis manor complex in Lithuania. I created two versions of this logo for different printing purposes. The logo itself depicts the view of a manor’s palace represented in a solid and elegant linework.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Logotypes
100 %
100 %
28 mm
28 mm
lithuanian version
english version
Vytis of Lithuania
Lithuania map shape
Bolnur-Katskhuri crosses
Georgia map shape
Logotype for 4x4 Expedition In January 2014 there was an off road club expedition from Lithuania to Georgia. One of my clients was a club member and had asked me to design a logo to promote the event. The final result is a combination of shapes of the countries and their symbolics.
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PALANGA EXHIBITION PAVILION REDESIGN COMPETITION
Competition Brief
OLD PLAN
NEW PLAN
This competition encouraged all design enthusiasts to compete and introduce fresh ideas on how to redesign an old exhibition pavilion that is located in Palanga, Lithuania. As a participant, I’ve made this proposal of the pavilion.
proposed front elevation
My solution was to make the unused roof space open for the public so that they can observe the environments and the internal courtyard space. I had reshaped the basic rectangle shape plan of the building and made curved cut out in one of the sides to create additional entrance.
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PROJECTS
Palanga Exhibition Pavilion Redesign Competition
proposed rear elevation
pavilion’s relationship with other buildings in the area
INTERNAL COURTYARD SPACE to take a break outdoors
ELEVATOR FOR DISABLED to help disabled people reach the terrace WALKWAY to observe the tree
CUT OUT AREA additional entrance
ROOF TERRACE to explore the surroundings
Facing the challenges along the way of creative process gained me experience in space planning, model building and decision making.
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HISTORIC BALLROOM REDESIGN This ballroom building is a part of a Pakruojis Manor complex in Lithuania. It’s origins are from an early 1890th year when the baron’s Von Der Ropp’s generation owned the manor complex. The main purpose of the ballroom was to held luxury celebrations of the most important events in manor’s and baron’s life. As the time had passed and with the end of a baron’s era, during the post-war period the interior of the building was turned into a sports hall. The whole manor complex is under the restoration works and this ballroom is one of the first buildings that was restored.
Location
How It All Began
A ballroom’s building is situated in the central area of the
Nowadays, one of my clients that works with a restoration
Pakruojis Manor complex and is only a minute away from the
projects of this manor had an idea to restore the premises
main palace building. Nowadays as it is fully restored it quickly
to it’s original purpose. Client asked me to make a
became one of the most popular spots among the visitors
proposals for a new interior look. So the following
of the manor and is also a popular landmark in the area.
images explain all of the redesign process in full detail.
F U L L P R O J E C T TA S K S : 1. Get rid of a remaining stuff and trash
4. Restore the wooden floor
7. Prepare the ballroom for opening ceremony
2. Fully repaint the room
5. Restore the ceiling
8. Decorate the main entrance doors
3. Add decorative ornaments
6. Design a set of chandeliers
9. Clean up the courtyard area
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PROJECTS
Historic Ballroom Redesign: Stages 1 - 3
STAGE 1: VISITING THE PREMISES
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1. Hall view 1
4. Arch niche
2. Entrance doors
5. Ceiling niche
3. Hall view 2
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STAGE 2: WORK IN PROGRESS Applying Ornaments We decided to do a full repaint of the room and then decorate it with ornamentics using a stencil cut outs. I’ve made a research on a decorative elements of that time and designed the stencils for the floor, walls and ceiling.
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1. Fitting a stencil to an arch niche 2. Final view of an arch niche ornaments 3. Assistant at work 4. Me detailing the ornament 5. Cut out stencils that I’ve made 6. Selected paints for the ornaments 7. Fragment of a freshly made floor ornament
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Historic Ballroom Redesign: Stages 1 - 3
Designing Chandeliers One of the most decorative accents of the room are these black chandeliers that I’ve designed using a 3D software. At later stage the blacksmiths made an exact model using my design as a reference. After fitting the chandeliers the room immediately became more impressive and luxurious.
8. Me and my assistant in the work process
11. Chandelier
9. Chandelier fitting process
12. Chandeliers in place
10. 3D model of a chandelier
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STAGE 3: RESULTS AND OPENING CEREMONY
Opening Ceremony After more than a hundred years the room regained it’s original purpose and the opening ceremony began with a warm melody spreading out of the cello. It was a big moment for me and my assistant because after many weeks spent on the works we can finally present the results for the public. The feedback from the people was positive and we were very happy that all of the ideas were put into reality.
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Historic Ballroom Redesign: Stages 1 - 3
Current Activities Now the ballroom occupies such an events like weddings, classical music concerts, various ceremonies and more. Due to it versatility it became popular area among the visitors of the manor. More and more people get to know the story behind the ballroom because of the various events in the manor. Now all of the main buildings in the manor area are fully restored and open for the public.
During the summertime, visitors of the ballroom can relax
It was an outstanding experience to be a part of this redesign
in a courtyard outside that invites to spend some romantic
project. I got familiarized with many historic facts of the
time in a decorated environment. Also many of the outdoor
manor and it’s cultural life. Staying in this manor during the
events in the manor are being organized in this place.
summer helped me to shape a vision for this ballroom project.
1. View of a fully redesigned ballroom
4. Chandelier with the lights on
2. Welcome speech at the opening ceremony
5. Final ceiling ornaments
3. Cello players playing at the event
6. Final arch niche ornaments
7. Courtyard area and main entrance
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There’s much more work I would like to share with you! For more please visit me on
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Thank you for your time.
2014
This portfolio is a collection of creative work by designer Edgaras ÄŒernikas.
2013
It consists mainly of conceptual drawings, digital art, graphic design and a few projects that required a creative visual approach.