A portrait of the artist and designer Cesar Lazarus in black and white

A black and white edit of some fluffly clouds.

About.

Cesar Lazarus is an award-winning artist who was born in New York City and has lived in Philadelphia and Miami. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Cesar has been exposed to a myriad of experiences and art styles in his upbringing. By tapping into these diverse experiences, he uses his technical skills to take viewers on a personal journey through digital art. Cesar is able to capture the depth and overlooked details of an image in his work, producing art that is true to life and true to self.

Cesar graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Digital Communications. He is hired by businesses as well as local celebrities to create content that promotes and markets their current projects through creative and provocative digital media.

How did you get into art?

I've been drawing for as long as I could remember. Any piece of paper I could find, I drew on it. But by the time I got my hands on Photoshop in 2016, I transitioned to the world of digital art, which is where I'm at now.

Where are you from?

If we're talking about my place of birth, then I am from New York City. But if we're talking about ethnicity, then I am Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Ecuadorian.

What tools do you use?

I use a Wacom Intuos Pro tablet for my main work. My main software for art is Photoshop. I occasionally use Procreate on my iPad as well. For videos and other art-related projects, I use Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects.

How do you create your art?

To keep it simple, I start with an idea for how it'll look and then find the right references for the project. Then I composite them together and draw over them. Finally, I paint on top of the traced sketch using brushes reminiscent of traditional oil painting. Colors and effects are then used to give the painting that special gleam.

How long does it take to complete a project?

It depends on how detailed and how complex the project is. I consult with clients to get the idea fleshed out before the project begins. I then provide them with rough sketches before refining. Typically, a simple portrait would take 2-3 business days to deliver. Longer projects such as the recreation of a crowded event would take about 1-3 weeks.

How can I contact you?

You can reach me for any business inquiries using the form on the Contact page. It'll send me an email and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. I'm also open to DMs on Instagram.