"LeBeast"

Of course here's the process

#Process

I used, adobe Illustrator CC and Photoshop

First thing I did is to look for a reference Photo, then after choosing one, btw I've chose Lebron pic's that shows so much emotion and reaction full of intensity (that he's about to eat something alive hehe) I want my work to look that way.

Then I've imported it to Illustrator and start tracing using the might tool "pentool"

The colors I've used here is the shade of yellow and brown

I start tracing the darkest part/outlines

hiding the reference photo

As you can see there line that overlapping, I can get rid of it anyway, don't worry :D

Trace... Trace... Trace

Starting with the shirt

Next is the Bron Bron's tattoo, I really have a hard time doing this one because the reference photo is kinda pixelated, but good thing I still manage to make it.

Looking good

One of the problem I've encountered here is, even I've found the reference that I want, the problem is I can't illustrate Bron's whole body since Jason Tatum (which a really a great Rookie, soon to be one of the greatest!) is blocking left side. Btw, that poster dunked of Tatum to Lebron on game 7 is epic! Tatum feeling like he winning a ring with that jam on Lerbron's face. But still that won't mean something coz Bron still prevail in the end

So I've made adjustment, and think of something that I can do creatively to fill that space, you can see it on the future screen shots

The next thing I did is, I've started to add shadows

As you can observe I create my own accent of lines and the way start to add shade on my work, I've tried to play with strong leading lines, for this is to show boldness and roughness to my work, I don't want it to look so smooth, because I'm trying to impose power and intensity here.

adding shadows...

then i start to add base color on Bron's jersey

working with it...

Then, I start to add base color on lebron

TIP:

when Illustrating (optional) you can always start with the darkest area and shade, and remember to always put your lighter shades's layer below the darker shade

Then I've start adding highlights to give more life to my work

Jersey's detail

Zooming out, this one looking good already

This is what I'm tlaking about earlier, I've added a blank dark area to give effect and accent to Lebron's missing left side then to his upper right side. You just need to be creative guys

I also add more strong diagonal lines

then, adding a gradient background, I personally love this color combination

Next is, I add some flare to his eyes! I just want to make Lebron so powerful kinda like a demi god, that why I've added this effect on his eyes ( if your familiar with "Kuroku no Basket" (correct me if I'm wrong) This flares in the eyes of the character when their it the ZONE, a stage where a player is in his peal of his game, like shot is falling , a 100% total performance)

I've imported it adobe photoshop to make a little bit of color adjustment, then I've added some ink splatter to add more effect with the background

And to really make Lebron more like so powerful and mighty I make his Pupil glow ! like he bout to throw some lazer with his eye! and I love the effect

And after 5 hours of work, my piece is done! Ready to save!!! save ! save! save!

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