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Diamonds

Experimental geometric portrait series inspired by the Diamond Authority characters from Steven Universe.

All The Diamonds

2018 - 2026 © Sam Zabala. Attribution. Non-commercial. No Derivatives.

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  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop

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The Homeworld Diamonds are characters from the show Steven Universe. This experimental illustration project explores geometric portraiture through shape construction, symmetry, and visual storytelling. The series consists of four portraits, each built using carefully aligned and intersecting vector shapes that combine to form a larger image, with individual pieces taking approximately 50–60 hours to complete.

Beyond creating recognizable character portraits, the project served as an exploration of composition, color relationships, and how complex imagery can emerge from relatively simple geometric forms. Several of the illustrations were later adapted for prints, convention materials, and event displays, allowing the work to extend beyond the screen and into physical formats.

Blue Diamond

The first piece in the series is Blue Diamond, whose portrait draws inspiration from artistic interpretations of the Virgin Mary. Her design emphasizes symmetry, softness, and layered shapes to reflect the character’s emotional and almost mythological presence within the series.

Yellow Diamond

The second portrait in the series is Yellow Diamond. While her design appears to be the simplest of the four, it was also the illustration I struggled with the most. Yellow can be a surprisingly difficult color palette to work with on its own, requiring careful adjustments to contrast, value, and shape relationships to maintain depth without losing the boldness associated with the character.

Pink Diamond

Pink Diamond underwent the most revisions throughout the project, with a total of three major versions created over time. Her character is introduced with a great deal of mystery in the series, and as new lore about her story was revealed, the portrait continued to evolve alongside it. Of the three iterations, this final version feels the most representative of the character and her complexities revealed throughout the show.

White Diamond

White Diamond is the most recent portrait in the series and remains my personal favorite. Inspired by the character’s perfectionist personality and commanding presence, the illustration leans heavily into sharp angles, symmetry, and structured geometry. While all four portraits share the same visual language, this piece pushed the geometric approach furthest and became the strongest expression of the series as a whole.

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