St. Joseph, Process

Build basic grid pattern. Delete squares to create a pixel icon of St. Joseph.

Build out the pixels so they appear to have layer and depth.

Export my vector pixel imagery to Photoshop and begin plugging textures. The worn wood really worked well as St. Joseph's beard.

Additional textures to create the look of this icon being made from wood like an eikon.

Completed image utilizing 10 or so wood textures composited on top of my initial vector illustration.