Portfolio Edgaras Cernikas

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CV Curriculum Vitae Summary

Vilnius Academy of Arts / Oct 2007 - Jul 2013 / Lithuania

Master's degree in Visual Design (MA).

EDUCATION

WORKHISTORY

KEY SKILLS

LANGUAGES

Adomas Brakas Art School / Sep 2003 - Jul 2007 / Lithuania

Completed a 4 year course in an art school.

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.

Freelance Concept Artist / Jan 2010 - Sep 2013 / Lithuania

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• 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.

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.

Fluent in written and spoken English, Lithuanian and Russian languages.

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.

TECHNICALPROFICIENCY

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat

3D Modeling/Rendering: Rhino3D, KeyShot

Photo editing and manipulation, photography, layout design, print design.

Edgaras Černikas Portfolio 01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Conceptual Buildings

Classic Architecture

Environments

Vehicles and Aircraft

Volumetric Objects

Aircraft Models “From Sketch to Render”

Machinery

Illustrated Map “Activities in Pakruojis Manor”

Poster “Entertainment in Manor’s Smithy”

Layout Design “Information Graphics in an Urban Environment”

Logotypes

Palanga Exhibition Pavilion Redesign Competition

Historic Ballroom Redesign: Stages 1 - 3

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01 SKETCHING AND DRAWING

02 DIGITAL RENDERING

03 GRAPHIC DESIGN

04 PROJECTS

Conceptual BuildingsSKETCHING AND DRAWING02

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.

Medium: ballpen

Time: 25 min each

Type: from imagination

Year: 2014


Multiple Levels

Top Floor Balcony

Additional Deck

Observation Building

Base Platform

Classic ArchitectureSKETCHING AND DRAWING04


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.

CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE

Medium: pencils and ballpen

Time: 2-3 hours each

Type: from observation

Year: 2013

EnvironmentsSKETCHING AND DRAWING06

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.

Medium: liner and markers

Time: 1 hour each set


Year: 2014

Vehicles and AircraftSKETCHING AND DRAWING08

VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT

I found drawing vehicles and aircraft to be an excellent way

for practicing curved forms because of their aerodynamic

shapes. All of these four drawings above were drawn using

the same principles of sculpting along the construction

lines. This time I left all the sections and construction

lines visible to help spectator read the form more clearly.


Medium: pencils and ballpen

Time: 1 hour each


Year: 2013

Volumetric ObjectsDIGITAL RENDERING10

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.

VOLUMETRIC OBJECTS

2. Placing rendered objects in an environment like this

enhance the feeling of my abstract approach to this little

project that I’ve called “Volumetric Objects”. A background

provides a nice contrast against the sharp edges of the objects.

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.

3. During the experimentation in rendering process, I found

this roof shape to be very interesting because of the light and

shadow play. Probably such a roof like this will look different

in any part of the daytime according to the position of sun.


4. This object was the first from the series. It has many surfaces

facing the light at different angles, so each surface has a unique

value of light. Adding a little of brick and wood texture gives a

hint of the materials which have been applied to this object.

5. Rendering this structure required more time to complete

than the other ones. This is because of the big amount of

surfaces facing in many directions, so I spent some time

thinking about the light values for each surface individually.

12 DIGITAL RENDERING Aircraft Models “From Sketch to Render”

TWO SET OF WINGSFOR BETTER AEROBATIC

PERFORMANCE

QUICK RESPONSE RUDDER CONTROL

MODIFIED LIGHTWEIGHTJET ENGINE

LANDING GEAR WITH SUSPENSIONAND HIGH QUALITY RC 6404 TIRES

S 3 A I R C R A F T F i n a l Re n d e r

F o r m E x p l o r a t i o n

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MODIFIED LIGHTWEIGHTJET ENGINE

D i g i t a l Re n d e r i n g Pr o c e s s

AIRCRAFT MODELSF r o m S k e t c h t o R e n d e r

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.

MachineryDIGITAL RENDERING14

MACHINERY

L i n e w o r k Va l u e B l o c k I n

S h a d i n g Te x t u r i n g


L i n e w o r k Va l u e B l o c k I n

S h a d i n g C l e a n U p

Illustrated Map “Activities in Pakruojis Manor”GRAPHIC DESIGN16

ILLUSTRATED MAP “ACTIVITIES IN PAKRUOJIS MANOR”

1. Palace

2. Arch bridge, watermill and hotel

3. Palace 3D model

4. Windmill 3D model

5. Watermill and hotel 3D models

6. Arch bridge 3D model

7. Manor’s area final 3D model

I was asked to create an illustrated map of the Pakruojis

Manor area that is located in Lithuania. The request was

to represent all of the buildings and objects of interest in

an illustrative form. I traveled to manor by myself and took

many reference photos of buildings and other important

objects that must be modeled and included into the map.


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

angle of view for the upcoming map and converted all of my

3D modeled elements into 2D lineworks. Now I changed

my working environment into a image-editing software

and added additional elements such as terrain, water,

trees and animals. Turn the next page to see the results.

Modeling objects

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 InformationCentre.Get to know Lithuanian herbs and vegetables.

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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.

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See the birds life up closeWatch the movie in a real Wind Mill

Go swimming or catch a fish of a lifetimeGo over river Kruoja by unique five arch bridge

Mint the nail of happiness or coin to entice the fortunesCelebrate courtier weddings or a special family occasions

Go for a ride in Pakruojis Manor homestead in a carriage or a sleighGet 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”

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Central Manor Palace

Odour Museum

Mews

The Carriage House

Cattle Shed

Stables

The Martyrs Museum

The White Ball Hall

Craft Workshops

The Love Island

The Smithy

Coal Kiln

Photo Atelier

Children’s Playground

Pharmacist – Herbalist

The Farm

Wardrobe

The Performance

for stables visitors / for riding arena visitors for day visitors for day visitors / for hotel guests for White Ball Hall visitors

The Gates of Paradise

Boats

The Ruins

The Arch bridge

SPA

Mail

The Movie Theater

Bird Watching

Hotel “Stadala”

Restaurant “Traktierius”

Info Center

Wi-Fi Spot

KRUOJARIVER

PARK

FARM

LOVEISLAND

CENTRALSQUARE

Become a Courtier for a Day!

TO THE

CIT Y CENTER

TO RIGA

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Poster “Entertainment in Manor’s Smithy”GRAPHIC DESIGN20

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.

POSTER “ENTERTAINMENT IN MANOR’S SMITHY”


I designed this poster using a warm color palette to make

associations of fire and burning iron. A condensed font

deals with the vertical layout. Stylized graphics of a coin

and a nail were added to visualize the objects of choice.

Layout Design “Information Graphics in an Urban Environment”GRAPHIC DESIGN22

“INFORMATION GRAPHICS IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT”

LAYOUT DESIGN


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.

LogotypesGRAPHIC DESIGN24

LOGOTYPES

100 %

50 %50 %

100 %

a version with simplified graphics for small scale printing

a detailed version for medium or large scale printing

still visible at small sizestoo much details

35 mm35 mm

20 mm20 mm

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.

Logotype for Pakruojis Manor


100 % 100 %

lithuanian version

Vytis of Lithuania Lithuania map shape Bolnur-Katskhuri crosses Georgia map shape

english version

28 mm 28 mm

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.

Logotype for 4x4 Expedition

Palanga Exhibition Pavilion Redesign CompetitionPROJECTS26

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.

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.

Competition Brief OLD PLAN NEW PLAN

PALANGA EXHIBITION PAVILIONREDESIGN COMPETITION

proposed rear elevation

proposed front elevation


to help disabled people reach the terraceELEVATOR FOR DISABLED

Facing the challenges along the

way of creative process gained

me experience in space planning,

model building and decision making.

pavilion’s relationship with other buildings in the area

WALKWAY

CUT OUT AREA

to observe the tree

additional entrance

to explore the surroundingsROOF TERRACE

to take a break outdoorsINTERNAL COURTYARD SPACE

Historic Ballroom Redesign: Stages 1 - 3PROJECTS28

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.

A ballroom’s building is situated in the central area of the

Pakruojis Manor complex and is only a minute away from the

main palace building. Nowadays as it is fully restored it quickly

became one of the most popular spots among the visitors

of the manor and is also a popular landmark in the area.

Nowadays, one of my clients that works with a restoration

projects of this manor had an idea to restore the premises

to it’s original purpose. Client asked me to make a

proposals for a new interior look. So the following

images explain all of the redesign process in full detail.

How It All BeganLocation

HISTORIC BALLROOM REDESIGN

F U L L P R O J E C T TA S K S :

1. Get rid of a remaining stuff and trash

2. Fully repaint the room

3. Add decorative ornaments

4. Restore the wooden floor

5. Restore the ceiling

6. Design a set of chandeliers

7. Prepare the ballroom for opening ceremony

8. Decorate the main entrance doors

9. Clean up the courtyard area


STAGE 1: VISITING THE PREMISES

1. Hall view 1

2. Entrance doors

3. Hall view 2

4. Arch niche

5. Ceiling niche

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Applying Ornaments

STAGE 2: WORK IN PROGRESS

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


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.

Me and my assistant in the work process

Chandelier fitting process

3D model of a chandelier

Chandelier

Chandeliers in place

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STAGE 3: RESULTS AND 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.

Opening Ceremony


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

in a courtyard outside that invites to spend some romantic

time in a decorated environment. Also many of the outdoor

events in the manor are being organized in this place.

It was an outstanding experience to be a part of this redesign

project. I got familiarized with many historic facts of the

manor and it’s cultural life. Staying in this manor during the

summer helped me to shape a vision for this ballroom project.

Current Activities

1. View of a fully redesigned ballroom

2. Welcome speech at the opening ceremony

3. Cello players playing at the event

4. Chandelier with the lights on

5. Final ceiling ornaments

6. Final arch niche ornaments

7. Courtyard area and main entrance

Thank you for your time.

There’s much more work I would like to share with you!

For more please visit me on

www.behance.net/edgarcern

https://www.behance.net/edgarcern

It consists mainly of conceptual drawings, digital art, graphic design

and a few projects that required a creative visual approach.

This portfolio is a collection of creative work by designer Edgaras Černikas.

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