Pouriya Marzban’s Creative Process
13 July 2025
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My creative process always begins with in-depth research and imagination. I first develop an idea related to the main theme in my mind, then execute initial sketches, usually with pencil on paper.

In the next stage, I create a more serious and refined version of the sketch using professional materials such as metal pens, ink, and drawing ink. In some cases, one or more hand-printed editions (such as linocut, etching, or silkscreen) are also produced at this stage.

After that, I finalize the digital version of the work using digital painting techniques, which often serves as a precise reference for the final stage.

Ultimately, the main large-scale version of the work is created using oil paint on canvas.

As a result, each artwork is typically presented in multiple versions with diverse materials—from initial sketches and limited hand-printed editions to digital paintings and the primary oil-on-canvas piece. This variety allows collectors to access different levels and interpretations of a single conceptual idea.