Kassadin - League of Legends Splash Art Painting Process

[@Hajsa999]

So you were the one blessing us with the greatness of our void daddy? :O I'm very glad to be able to watch the drawing progress ^^

[@starandeath4735]

Void daddy. Lmao

[@dreamist27]

“Void Daddy.” I mean if you put it that way. 👀

[@gel6865]

ayoo

[@majorpum95x26]

those biceps...

[@Bwans_Art]

I love how we can see in the process how you connected the Kassadin Splash to Kai'Sa's Splash! Especially in the grayscale it's insane how one could miss it

[@santiagoroldan2293]

I don´t know how to explain. At every minute during this process I was thinking "Oh wow, this looks almost done here, what a great job" just to check the time left and seeing I was very not near the end of the video. As an artist this really inspires. You make me want to do better art for myself and others. I admire your work.

[@antares3030]

Oh At 11 minutes I got what you're talking about lmao

[@samsularifin16161]

I really appreciate that you wrote everything in the description, thank you!

[@luffy430]

Thank u for sharing us your process! I really appreciate the description too, the FAQ's item it's super usefull. Ur work is amazing!

[@faynej552]

Thank you soooo sooo much for posting videos like these! It is really helpful for those of us that would like to work towards being able to do splashes one day! Even if it is not for riot, the value and experience packed in these videos are incredible. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏

[@Sarokadmc]

I'm not a artist but I really love to watch your process of creation. Your work is just beautiful. ❤️

[@jayden9950]

Thank you so much making this video in your free time! It is fantastic! 🔥

[@happikyun]

You've really inspired me a lot recently! You're among my few favourite artists, what size do you normally draw your thumbnails? Also I really appreciate that you've given away your brushes for free, I'm experimenting with them and also your art station tutorials look very appealing to me so I'm definitely going to check them out soon. Keep doing what you're doing!!!

[@deivcalviz]

Thanks! I usually start at the HD size 1920 x 1080 for the thumbnails.

[@no-uj7ef]

I religoously refer to ur videos when I'm studying/trying to do splashes myself, goes to say ur my biggest inspiration,,, tysm for uploading!!!!

[@rat3944]

I really appreciate that you show the whole process of how you create these masterpieces! I really want to create art for these types of game companies in the future so it’s great motivation and inspiration to see.❤️

[@sickowawawa4014]

i always watch your videos everytime i have an artblock or got stucked and feel bad about my art, seeing you draw from 0 and then just keep working on it for hours into a literal masterpiece really motivates me !

[@kachionyeka6198]

It's been a long while since I've seen a video on this channel. Thank you for uploading & really glad you've recovered! Love your art process & look forward to more. Stay safe out there

[@SilverOrSmthng]

Always inspiring to see how much effort is put into these!

[@ManishaChanXD]

A pleasure to watch as always. Thank you so much for recording your process and inspiring others

[@bluemoon4944]

God! This splash art is beautiful! Glad to see it was your work, I've been learning a lot trough your videos and workflow. Please keep uploading these, it's always great to see the painting process of these amazing art pieces.

[@Phantomyre]

Watching your processes gives me serotonin.

[@arthursilva9914]

Incrível!!!! Meus amigos brasileiros amam seu trabalho!👌🏾

[@emptyoliver]

Siiim!!! Nota 2 😁 De 2, claro!

[@bangus4785]

Thank you for blessing us with the void daddy progress

[@BenHam0n]

Thank you so much for share this and all the info below, YOU ROCK!

[@supernoodles2233]

YESS. I saw your post on Art Station, and was excited to watch your process. THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THISSSS

[@theguyrrr1796]

I have no words to describe how amazing it looks. Good job dude!

[@patchie900]

Your videos helps a lot! They are much more useful than other tutorial videos! Thank you so much for sharing the process

[@brandoncrampton7511]

ahhh man this piece is FLUFFING awesome! your work just keeps getting better and better! thanks so much for uploading this!

[@riven3117]

when I saw it in the game the truth seemed very good to me and at once I thought that you had done it, I see that I was not mistaken very good job

[@A.W.P.]

Cool job. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, don't get sick anymore, all the best to you !!!

[@cream422]

idk man but kassadin's splash art is by far the highest quality

[@grihm]

I love seeing your process, thank you so much for sharing this kind of video! 😊🌟

[@kevynnd.freitas]

So good to see a new post of yours! Brilliant work as usual, it motivate me a lot to keep studying to be a better artist. Thx for share your process!

[@bloodworkdc2106]

You did an amazing job! Because of you, kassadin is now my second favourite champion (in terms of his base appearance) after zed. This kassadin is much better than the old, i just wish they would make him a vgu update with minor gameplay changes and a big visual update, obviously using this appearance. Also i have a question: They give a sketch of this redesigned kassadin to work with? Or you just reimagined kassadin on your own to make the splash art?

[@deivcalviz]

Thanks! We splash artists do not design anything about the character. That is the job of the concept artist. We are just like movie poster makers to make the "actors" look good. However, there are times when the concept is too simple looking. We can usually upgrade the armor details to make it more cinematic and push the realism while keeping the same silhouette and colors.

[@vladislavmora4449]

Всегда очень круто наблюдать за твоим творчеством! :)

[@paulaster134]

Bro!! Was you? !On top of that it was a Splash art that I loved but you did it. You are a great one!!

[@Uflyart]

You're the only riot artist i found that used lineart and a buunch of layers, just like me! lol Such a great inspiration~

[@asael730]

it is always wonderful to see your processes

[@doctorlatte2515]

Amazing splash art! Question, how do you get the rendering to be so clean? i've been trying to use just round brush, and i want to know if there are any tips for cleaner light and shadows instead of it looking muddy

[@deivcalviz]

It's all about keeping the colors and values simple. Think how they color in anime. Even if there are just a base color and a shadow color it can still look right. It's the same logic but I just blend it in more and add in tiny details. If it works when viewed from a distance, it will work even if you put details. Try studying what I did during the early stages of coloring. It's all about that stage. Everything else is icing on the cake.

[@doctorlatte2515]

@@deivcalviz thank you so much for the information!!! and i will :D

[@migueljbrito1144]

aren't you Ashley Coad? I love your art!

[@doctorlatte2515]

@@migueljbrito1144 no lmao, i just used there art as a profile picture a long time ago, and i haven't changed it since, sorry for the confusion.

[@pianolka7259]

Yeees new film, this splash is amazing!

[@technicolorahamkara7988]

I can't express how much I love you

[@charliepea]

Way better than the previous one. This gives me more Darth Vader vibes :)

[@eggl3t191]

Amazing work man. Wish we will be getting an in-game model update based on your splash art soon as well.

[@caileanparis9998]

the music is sick in this one

[@HappyKatze]

Is there any way to get those 'Splash Shortcuts' Actions? 8:41

[@smlglob]

Incredibly clean art love it so much

[@vainman8549]

Damn legend is back

[@qvertex]

It's beautiful, like always.

[@jeont.a24]

Its amazing!!!!😍 There is so much layers how did you not get confused in them😮‍💨

[@Gotohmx]

Thank you for these process !!

[@HappyKatze]

Love the process videos!

[@KarleeHankin]

ugh! Have loved watching this

[@carlos54590]

King is back!! 💜👑

[@kistral]

As a Kassadin player who was already fine with the previous art. I would understand that he is due for an ASU for the Void event. When I saw this art for the first time, I creamed my pants (no joke). Thank you for your service.

[@araked4113]

Damn how is someone even able to learn to draw like this. Amazing. It must have been hard to learn it

[@kuyajaypi]

super good! you are getting better and better!

[@juanlazytv]

Your art director seems very nice. I always wonder what's the work environment in Riot Games. Would love to see more from you!

[@SpellWeaverYT]

Awesome, hope next time you can add subtitles in the video so that newbies can learn. And most importantly, I really appreciate the detail in your video descriptions

[@deivcalviz]

I’ll try!

[@harleyboi26]

I enjoyed watching this video a lot. thank you so much!

[@fwtalon7720]

Thank you for your videos, your drawings are amazing. I am an artist, but just a beginner, and your drawings are very inspiring for me :)

[@liart4014]

yooooo this is so well done

[@bobcat159]

3:15 I like how the pose went from "hey everyone check out my cool sword" to "come here so I can murder you with my cool sword at lv 16"

[@mguerray11]

the musics are so good 😸🌼

[@EraiViolett]

Amazing job as always!!!

[@MrMeddyman]

Thanks for actually uploading the full-rez version apparently giant company Riot can't even do that for the final splash lol

[@_thethas]

então de fato teve mesmo a referência da splash da Kai'Sa! a arte ficou Incrível!!

[@xximp3rialm4sterxx96]

Mais ou menos, a ideia era só manter a identidade do vazio e tirar apenas algumas ligações com a kaisa. Já q foi confirmado no conto da belveth q ele eh pai dela

[@king-hw3lc]

your work looks amazing and hope you feeling better

[@deivcalviz]

Yup I am well. Thanks! This was actually done a few months ago. :)

[@manudiezarranz]

Súper inspiring 🤗

[@muchonice]

Perfect combo for us introvert artlovers who also enjoy techno music 🤓

[@johnmarksantos3084]

napakabangis, amazing brother keep up the good work

[@santiagoromero8424]

Thank you for another video master

[@ludo7334]

As excellent as ever. I am learning to draw according to your speedpaints ( slowing down to x2-x3 and anaizing your actions), and for half a year I have been drawing better than my friends who have spent years on it (not my words)^^ Thank you so much for your videos! It's just a pity that even trying to repeat everything after you, my brain melts with information>-< You're too good at art Can I ask how to a screenshot of a certain area like you do?

[@deivcalviz]

That's amazing to know! Glad you are getting better with art! I'm not sure what screenshot you are talking about? Maybe it is ctrl+Shift+C ? That is copy whatever you selected and merges it into one layer.

[@ludo7334]

@@deivcalviz Yes, that's what I was asking about. Thank you very much, now everything has become easier for me ^^ (I used to have to copy everything and marge it into 1 layer, just for a few ctrl+shift+x ctrl+alt+f actions )

[@newlife509]

Hi @Deiv Calviz! I really like your artworks and they really inspire me to paint daily and try to create splash with lol characters because I really love this style, but unfortunately, while I'm sketching, I I can't think of a backround for my characters, I can draw the characters in pretty decent poses, but when it comes to the environment surrounding them or even just some simple backround, I get blocked and can't finish my painting because I can not come up with any ideas for the environment. Can you please tell me how can I fix such a problem please?

[@deivcalviz]

Thanks! I think you just need to develop the story more and find more references

[@newlife509]

@@deivcalviz That actually makes sense now! Thank you very much!

[@newlife509]

@Deiv Calviz I have just one more question, how can I find like official character concept sheets so I can know how the character actually looks like? Because, when when I try searching for it online I can't really find original and good quality photos of the actual character.

[@deivcalviz]

@@newlife509 you mean characters for league? Try searching at artstation. The artist might have posted it. If not then i cant help you with that since riot owns it.

[@newlife509]

@@deivcalviz Ok, I'll try doing that! Thank you very much for the idea, I would've never thought of that.

[@cincameron]

Unquestionably the best splash for Kassadin. I'm just hoping this implies he will be getting some form of VGU or major ASU

[@DankoHidalgo]

38:51 Where have I heard that riff before? At 40:00 they even added the drums…

[@KaraKdw]

Question, now that you are the level you are with your art, do you know that you’re outstandingly amazing at art!? Like considering you’ve been hired by riot to create pieces for league of legends, are you proud of your art and where you are? From your eyes, do you look at your art and STILL see issues in it and things you can fix?? I’m asking because if I were automatically transferred to your level of expertise in art, from the level I’m at, I am not able to notice any mistakes, and I’d be so incredibly happy of the quality of my art I don’t think I’d ever stop drawing. I know getting to your level must’ve taken ages, even half of your level I’d be proud with, if that makes sense! You’re so incredibly good, sorry for the praise. It’s really inspiring AND amazing to me! Even just your rough sketches at the beginning show how much you’ve mastered art!

[@deivcalviz]

Yup, its important to be proud of your own art. I even use my own art as my computer wallpaper. It's also important not to forget why you love art and continue chasing to do what you enjoy. :)

[@Fantasy2012dz]

insane process :V

[@canalbwp6412]

Meu Deus que maravilha seu trabalho, magnifico !!

[@sleeplessmorax2474]

legendary 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[@sharonshelvy9460]

Amazing as always but fr tho how do you do this- must have taken years of hardworking to develope such amazing skills

[@olsamthememegodbicyclechin]

if you know how to learn, to get to this lvl would take about 2 years

[@bengibson8907]

@@olsamthememegodbicyclechin are you mad?

[@olsamthememegodbicyclechin]

@@bengibson8907 what ?? why ??

[@bengibson8907]

@@olsamthememegodbicyclechin more like 5 years+

[@olsamthememegodbicyclechin]

@@bengibson8907 looks like you are just jealous tbh

[@alexmurillo2541]

are splashes done purely by one person!? what a herculean task!!

[@nep6563]

very nice!!!

[@abhaykundu]

Amazing 👏👏

[@mkdarkdraidey6403]

This splash art is absolutely incredible! Its an old video now so you might not see my questions. 1. Do you think its always better to paint from greyscale for this line of work? or do some artist paint with colors right away? 2. When you said the the thumbnails were submitted, does that mean you have to submit your every progress to your director? or is it just something you do to get their opinion? Thank you for all the useful videos you provide us!

[@deivcalviz]

Thanks! 1. For dark scenes, greyscale works great but for sunny bright scenes, it is better to paint in color. The reason is that painting in greyscale on bright is not good is because it will look muddy and unnatural if you color it. 2. Yes, i submit daily to my AD. Most people submit 2-3 times a week. Its a collaborative effort and ive been on both sides. Hope that makes sense.

[@mkdarkdraidey6403]

@@deivcalviz Oh I assumed you finish the whole painting in one day for some reason lol Very insightful information thank you! Really appreciate you always answering everyone's questiong, Thanks again!!!

[@caileanparis9998]

How are you able to use the liquify tool on the underlying lineart to make small adjustments, and all the color & value layers above also move with the lineart?? Im seriously confused how you're doing that.

[@dreamyvisuals9181]

This is damn sick🔥

[@freitasdesenhos]

INCRÍVEL!!!!!

[@innosy3929]

Hello Deiv!! I really love your art! I really want to learn how you do perspective and such in different areas since background is my worst enemy! Do you have any recommendation to study perspective? Thank you so much for sharing your processes for free!! 💗💗💗

[@sankha1793]

Came across the channel today, and.. i simply HAD to subscribe!!! These are awesome. By any chance, are you planning for some short tutorials? Regardless>>> Thanks for sharing these!

[@deivcalviz]

More tutorials will be added someday but not anytime soon coz im too busy.

[@DragunnitumGaming]

Pog!

[@9ETHERHOOD]

I love your work! I want to learn how you linked your inking layer to your color layers and were able to warp them via the inking layer. Do you have a course that goes into that technique?

[@askassadin007_yt]

15:39 What am I seeing on the top left? that's not the 3d model is it?

[@askassadin007_yt]

25:47 OMG WHAT IS THAT ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT?

[@deivcalviz]

Thats concept art. Splash artists dont invent these characters. Its the job of the concept artist to design the character. We just copy it.

[@askassadin007_yt]

@@deivcalviz Oh... ok

[@팈탘]

I love so much your drawing. I ask carefully. what is the total drawing time?

[@Tizbi]

Ahhh your work is such a huge inspiration! Your use of textures is always really great, I’ve been having trouble finding good quality images to use for vfx and textures and I was wondering where do you normally find hd texture, for the leather, metal and gems etc?

[@deivcalviz]

I use Envato sometimes. There are also sites that give free textures that are usually used for 3D texturing. You don't really need something super high res.

[@Tizbi]

@@deivcalviz Thank you so much for the helpful response! Really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to respond! I was wondering as well if you have any general advice to a junior artist? In terms of mindset, job searches or resources to grow as an artist? I’ve been revamping my illustration portfolio to be more focused on specific studios that I’m aiming for. Any advice would be amazing :)

[@vin4216]

Another amazing artwork. Now we have to wait again for another 2 months for a new one. 😆 Btw, how do you decide the level of saturation for the base color of the character before you set the grayscale to multiply? And correct me if I'm wrong, after choosing the right tone/mood for the background, you merged it and refine it on a single layer, right?

[@deivcalviz]

Haha you know my schedule. XD Actually it’s trial and error but just make sure it’s not too saturated so there is still room to push it later on. Yup, I merged the bg layers later on since it is an organic scene.

[@vin4216]

@@deivcalviz that's additional learning for me. I bought your Lady Maria tutorial yesterday. I learned a lot from your approach and techniques. Though I won't be able to open the psd for now coz I practice digital drawing on my phone. You mention there @38:06 on rendering stage, "Sometimes things randomly comes to you when you least expect it to." Kind of what happened where I didn't expect PayPal to give free $5 and there I was able to buy it. And luckily it's on sale. 😆

[@deivcalviz]

@@vin4216 oh wow thanks a lot for the support! Haha awesome you got some free money. I actually want to do more tutorials but im just too busy these days. Im hoping sometime next year.

[@vin4216]

@@deivcalviz you're welcome. Anything to speed up my learning process. Maybe also an online store that accepts payment in peso in the future. 😆

[@nguyentai464]

So it was you who re-drawing kassadin

[@Sinrigh]

Hey Im a bit late but was this just splash art change? It's so good it would be a shame if they didnt also rework the champ model ingame. Overall tho amazing work man!!!

[@deivcalviz]

I have the same thoughts. Unfortunately, i do not know about Riot's plans but there's a good chance they will update the model too.

[@metylsalicylat]

What kind of characters do you prefer to drawing? Cute characrers or monsters?

[@deivcalviz]

Hard to decide! I like both actually but I lean more towards monsters. :)

[@Gotohmx]

I am going to be patient as you as possible !

[@Aze_arts]

im amazed how the lineart disappeared like a bubble. how?? i want to learn

[@anathema7813]

Does anyone know who did the mordekaiser splash? or the pantheon splash, they are very similar in style and would love to know and see who it is!!

[@deivcalviz]

Search for Alex Flores and Jeremy Anninos

[@vaynearior]

Amazing splashart, i loved it ever since i saw it! Daddy...

[@nanogon7767]

Is it possible to be able to paint like this being only self-taught? I’ve been teaching myself digital art for about a year now, but now I’m stuck in a rut where I feel like I’m having a hard time improving from here. Also the splash art is ridiculously good btw

[@zulaikaabdulaziz2859]

as a self-taught artist myself. Its possible! But you have to really pay attention to everything the artist does and try your best to replicate what they do. Try to also find any tutorials they show or if you want extra details, you can sign up in their art classes thru Patreon etc. (Sorry if this doesn't help much)

[@joebitin9873]

It is possible and it takes time. I've been into digital arts for 3 years (or so?) and my skills isnt beyond this level, but I've noticed improvements over the past few years. An advice I could give is to watch tutorials, mainly on the coloring, lighting, and your shading preferences since its what brings the art to life. Also explore and familiarize the app of your choice. Please remember that improvements takes time and patience, dont give up and it'll all be worth it in the end.

[@LagLag-qz3wi]

sorry can i ask you ? I used the intuos pro for so long but I want to change to a pen display, do you think the wacom cintiq 22 is a good choice? will 1080p resolution be a problem? is 4k necessary?

[@deivcalviz]

At this point, most pen displays are good enough! I only use XP Pen Artist Pro 24 and it works for me. No need to have 4k I think but of course bigger res will help so you wont see the pixels too much.