G3n exchanged some words with Morisco to learn about the artist’s relationship with his recent work and the world around him. Morisco’s luminous and metallic renderings of the human form create a metaphysical reminder of our elemental fantasma. Morisco says his works often depict “what [he is] personally experiencing or feeling at that time.”  

“Picturing the soul” is how G3n would put it.

All forms of art are outlets for communicating on metaphysical levels, though some might accuse digital art of lacking the original ‘aura’ that a ‘traditional’ artwork should possess. People have been making art and music with computers since they were invented, so where does the distinction arise?

We asked Morisco, “Do you make a distinction between traditional and digital art?” He replied, 

I love both and I think they will always have their place. I personally chose to stick with digital art because I feel it is the best way for me to express myself creatively but I will always respect and admire traditional art and artists across the board. There is so much technique and deliberation involved and that on its own is enough to evoke an emotional response when viewing or creating that type of work. 

Morisco’s response is a positive and respectful message but we think his statement proves there is no distinction. If the tool is an avenue for creative expression, what else could be coming out the other side besides art?

Exchanging words: Cesare Morisco

Written By G3n | January 29, 2024

We are especially drawn to Morisco’s recent work, Contempt (pictured here) . This emotional title made us wonder, is there anything he’s implying specifically here? 

Morisco answered, “The piece is meant to represent seeing through a facade that an individual can sometimes present to you. I attempted to present the subject in a warm, muddied, and inviting palette but allowed the gaze to remain clear and eyes tinted pale blue.” 

We are curious about how he chooses materials and color palettes. 


I mostly use a metallic base material because I like the way the lighting can interact with it. It allows for a lot of variety that I can control but also has the ability to surprise me as I work on it. The drop off from that lighting also allows me to achieve some nice gradient effects in the later stages of the piece.


Precise narratives arise and platforms like Blender allow artists to play with all these different materials to achieve a specific vision. 

Morisco recommends: 

  • Blender 3D

  • Photoshop 

  • PureRef

  • Spline

Don’t know what to make??? Morisco says creativity can be learned: 


“For me, my creative process isn't too regimented or specific. I usually begin with an idea or a feeling and I try to find the best way to represent that visually…just experimenting as I go along with my piece. If I want to achieve something that is outside of my skill set I will do my best to learn that process or ask one of the many amazing and talented people who are a part of the community who may know how to do so. I really encourage getting out there and interacting with other people who are creating, whether that is through an artist Discord, Instagram (or other social media) or in person.” 


Just start! 


“I think people look at creativity and think it's exclusive to the arts but people are creative every day without realizing it. Whether they are problem solving at their job or just thinking critically in general. Even if you are targeting the arts I think you can absolutely gain the ability and nuance necessary to express yourself in some capacity at any point in your life and with any medium, especially in this era where we have so many resources to do so.”