Nude Beach | Surreal beach scene digital composite artwork by Ric Faust
In the middle of a pandemic, the desire to get to the beach to relax is very strong. I created this so that someone could go to the beach.
Winter Pathway | Digital composite artwork of a snowy path and a bunny sitting under a light post
Using 3D models and some images I had photographed myself, I created a serene winter path with a cute, little visitor.
Manhattan Beverages | Colorful images of vintage soda bottles; digital edits
I found these bottles at a flea market in Brooklyn, NY. I liked that they were vintage and native to the region. I played around with some concepts before ending up with this grunge artwork.
Summer in the City | Digital composite artwork of brownstone row houses with a woman walking by and another sitting on the front steps.
It was challenging finding a city street of brownstones without any cars in front. Once I did, I decided to make it more colorful than your normal city street.
Life in the City | Digital composite by Ric Faust of my view of Times Square in New York City
There is so much energy in New York City; so much going on, so many people, it can be overwhelming. I created this to show that frenetic pace of daily life.
Into the Future | Original digital composite of a painted woman looking through the window at herself in the real world
I took the original photo on Boylston Street in Boston but it wasn't as sharp as I would have liked. I decided to use it to create a juxtaposition where a digitized version is viewing the real life version.
Through the Doorway | Original digital composite of a woman about to enter a mysterious door
Several of my photos were combined to create this. The doors are from Buenos Aires' Recoleta Cemetery, and the turrets in the background are from the Tower of London.
Outside the Castle | Digital artwork outside of a castle. One woman is kneeling in front as another walks into the building
I'm paying tribute to my favorite artist, Maxfield Parrish.
Read to Grow | Composite artwork of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly by reading.
This demonstrates that by reading, we can learn and grow, becoming greater than when we began. The caterpillar begins its journey and eventually becomes a butterfly.
Heart Aflutter | Original Digital composite of different butterflies making a heart
I got my inspiration for this from an art store that had artwork with butterflies in them. I thought it would be awesome to do something with butterflies myself. After several attempts, I finally created a heart and filled it with monarchs.
Death Becomes Him | Composite artwork by Ric Faust depicting a spirit haunted by his life's regrets
When I first saw an image of the model, I thought he belonged in a cemetery. I used a variety of images to create this. The trees in the background are from a photograph I took in Belgium, while the cemetery is from Buenos Aires. The words on the boy's body are his regrets from his previous life. Because of these regrets, he is unable to rest peacefully.
Guardian of the Gate | Original composite of a hooded man in a red robe protecting the gates
I found the image of the model and thought that he looked like an Illuminati; someone from the past that watched over the gates. What is he protecting?
The Cosmos | Digital composite by Ric Faust of a man disintegrating and becoming part of the Cosmos.
This is my favorite piece that I've created. The young man is disintegrating and assimilating into the Cosmos. He welcomes the change as he stands on the Tarot card Ace of Cups, which represents new beginnings.
Pershing Square | An original photo by Ric Faust with a model outside Pershing Square restaurant
On a photowalk, I captured this image of the Pershing Square restaurant in New York City, just outside of the Grand Central Terminal. I added the model to heighten the drama and excitement.
Thoughts Bursting | A surreal composite of a woman whose thoughts have become flowers bursting from her mind.
A digital composite of two women, the flowers represent the beautiful thoughts bursting from the woman's mind.
Yellow Daisy | A daisy on a green background with a lady bug on one of its petals
Using 3D models of the daisy and ladybug, I created this summer-like digital composite image.
Flower Splash 1 | First of two images of a peony using splashes an a geometric background
Photograph of a peony with added textures and splashes. I wanted to create something different from your standard flower photography.
Flower Splash 2 | Second of two images of a peony using splashes an a geometric background
A second photograph of a peony with added textures and splashes. This and the first really go well together.
Autumn Stream | A sketch using geometric patterns to make an autumn stream scene
I call this "liquid mosaics". They're geometric shapes that I use to make scenes and images. In this case, it's an autumn stream scene.
Day at the Beach | My liquid mosaics art of a beach scene from above
Usually with liquid mosaics, I just start drawing see what comes out of it. In this case I had an idea after spending the day at the beach.
A Rose By Any Other Name | Liquid mosaics of red rose
My last name appears in all of my artwork. Can you spot it?
Dance! | Liquid mosaic of a dancer with one leg
This is one of those that just appeared after sketching for a bit. I didn't think she needed the second leg, she seemed happy just dancing.
