Porcelain Kindred - League of Legends Splash Art

Artstation Link for high res - www.artstation.com/artwork/2q...
During the sketch stage. I was trying to explore more dynamic poses but unfortunately, most of the dynamic poses of archers have already been done on other splashes. I think what they chose here was a great call since the story is about Kindred guarding the temple of relics.
Check out my other thumbnails here: • Porcelain - Official S... I cannot post them unfortunately.
When preparing for render, I overkilled the background with 3D. Unfortunately, most of it was gonna be covered up in the end. I also overkilled using masks, but for Lamb, I think it was worth it. The porcelain designs where hard to paint cleanly without doing this method.
Mid production I got a posed 3D as reference and I had to readjust everything again especially wolf which I had to redraw. It was tricky getting the curves and finding the balance of the wolf's head. Although it was not too hard to adjust Lamb since I already separated her layers. It was just like posing a paper doll. The process didn't go as smooth as I wanted to but I like the end result.
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𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆: David Villegas (Deiv Calviz)
𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗼𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: Riot Games
𝗥𝗶𝗼𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗗: Jessica Oyhenart
𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝗗: Mingchen Shen
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵: League Splash Team
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► A splash takes 4-5 weeks. 1st week for multiple sketches. 2nd week to figure out the colors. 3rd to 5th week to render and polish.
► I paint with the canvas size 8,000 x 4,500 px but it is shrunk down to 7,000 x 3938 for final. Final file is around 800mb.
► This video is 40x speed up. Do the math based on this video's time. Usually, the real time is around 40-80+ hours. (if the other thumbnails were added in). Actual work hours are more than 100+ hrs when you factor in the other thumbnails, research, and contemplating time.
► The toolbar at the left side is called Lazy Nezumi. It helps me get smoother lines and have perspective guides.
► To quickly color a grayscale, I use two methods.
GRAYSCALE COLORING 1ST METHOD:
• Layer on top: The grayscale set to multiply. Brighten it up and colorize depending on the mood you want. This Acts as an AO pass.
• Layer below: Use a solid brush to paint in the flat local colors.
GRAYSCALE COLORING 2ND METHOD: (Messier)
• Layer on top: Set this layer to softlight and add in your colors. This makes it a bit look dull on the highlights so you need to manually fix the highlight colors.
• Layer below: Grayscale here.
► Tip for revisions. You can use liquify on multiple layers. Right after you do it on one layer. You can press Alt+Ctrl+F to apply it again to a different layer. Make sure not to deselect your selection if you are doing this.
► I use color dodge and sometimes linear dodge blending mode to add in lighting layers.
► I group layers using this logic:
1. Post processing
2. VFX, magic
3. Character
4. Some fog
5. Background people, elements, etc
6. Sky and far background
► Here are my tools:
2008-2020:
• Wacom Intuos 3 6″x8″
• Samsung T190
• Intel Core i7 3.50GHz, 16GB RAM, Windows 7
• Photoshop CS6, DAZ 3D, Alchemy
2021:
• XP Pen Artist 24 PRO
• Dell UltraSharp
• AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 32 GB RAM, Windows 10
• Force Series Gen.4 PCIe MP600 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD (this is important for faster everything)
• Photoshop CC, Daz 3D, Zbrush, Maya
► To open a second window of your artwork in Photoshop it is located in Window - Arrange - New Window.
► To temporarily convert your artwork into grayscale. Go to View - Proof Setup - Custom - Select Dot Gain 20%. Then Press Ctrl + Y to toggle this view.
► I am not going to upload longer or shorter versions of this because that takes too much of my personal time. I'm already giving this away for FREE.

[@HatdugLonggadog6969]

I'm slowly learning and understanding some of the techniques thru yor videos, thank you so much for you free contents! ❤️🔥

[@gr4s5]

R/ihadastroke

[@123forafurry]

@@gr4s5 No but ok

[@anayacrouch670]

And you’re doing an amazing job too

[@zuzanalukacova9325]

What techniques? Can you explain please? Id love to know!

[@Ricqqq]

@@zuzanalukacova9325 same

[@STFUppercut69]

It's crazy how you're getting better and better with each piece. This one is probably my favorite one so far. It's simply fun to look at.

[@astianaflipping8326]

Through every stage of this, it looks finished.... then you keep going and it looks better. I learned that's how painting processes should be in art school, but I suck at implementing it. Seeing a master do it is insane.

[@neyla3753]

I really want to be an illustrator in the future. I love your artstyle so much, I really want to improve myself and maybe one day i'll have the same drawing skills as you ! But I need to learn a lot before making my dream come true. You're very talented. I'm only a young 16 french digital artist, and watching your videos and contemplating your art pieces is encouraging me. Thank you :)

[@Squishy_Seal]

Aaah un compatriote !

[@raymondeming3528]

As a fan from China, I appreciate you used our traditional music for this particular piece of art. You’re such an amazing artist, the fact that you spent a lot of time on getting the composition right and everything even tho I know for sure you can get it right without 3D helping.

[@deivcalviz]

Thanks! YupI can do it without 3D. My next upcoming splash video has no 3D. :) Glad you liked that music detail too! Unfortunately, there are only few traditional music that is free but I’m glad I found some for this. I try to find music that fits the art. :)

[@collapse8386]

@@deivcalviz Hello. How long have you been doing this art? If you take into account the full experience of drawing, I will assume that at some point you became a completely digital artist.

[@samanthamass8614]

I was around halfway through the video thinking it was almost done until I realized there was 30 minutes left. I’m amazed at how much detail you put in

[@kirariii7349]

Watching videos like this gives me motivation to draw, thanks for the fantastic timelapse!

[@ablacklatina]

Thanks for sharing, it's so cool to be able to watch it "come to life" 😄

[@hbbleistift6024]

Thank you so much for your content…These videos always make my day !

[@RyouMusic]

I can never get tired to see your videos David, thanks for sharing. You are really amazing!

[@wrenbd4015]

I really appreciate seeing your entire process from thumbnails to completion!

[@yooneytunes1514]

it's so fascinating to watch your process, especially using 3D to help your 2D art. love your work so much!

[@ZArtifiziert]

Thank you so much for this and all the interesting infos in the description as well! I learned a lot through your video. I appreciate a lot that this is available for free! :D

[@kevynnd.freitas]

My man you just keep getting better and better every splash art, love your work. Absolute master! Thx for sharing!

[@H3lianthus]

Oh god yes! , seeing such experienced artists to use 3D is so relieving. It's such a good tool. And thank you so much for progress videos.

[@pawzxo]

This pose reminds me of Mononoke. Stunning work as always ♥

[@doctorlatte2515]

Thank you for these videos! Your splash art's are amazing!!! You help the art community learn so much from you! ty!!!

[@clairbender]

always a pleasure to see your work process. its such a treat we get to see these for free on youtube!

[@Pablo-ff2lg]

Love to watch this over and over again because there are so much each details. I love detail part of dragon and fishes. Great job and keep it up!!!

[@ganyaka7916]

YOU are so amazing and I'm grateful that I found this channel and learn something from it when I opened the description box while watching THANK YOU SO MUCHHH

[@Patxi__]

The amount of work that you put into every detail is insane. I think I would feel so stressed working that much on a single image. But the final result is awesome.

[@kingryuuka7018]

I love the incorporation of the 3D model reference! It’s so amazing to see different artists using different techniques to create beautiful pieces!

[@talvituhkat5099]

One of the most beautiful splash arts I ever seen on League. I love it so much

[@ad1703ds]

I just discover your channel. You are an artist. Nothing to say more. Keep on it dude, we all appreciate to see your talent across your vids.

[@spi141]

These are always awesome to watch. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these. As an artist that’s self taught and trying to Improve and understand art concepts like lighting and dynamic posing - just to name a few- to break into the illustration industry, I can really appreciate the things I learn from professionals. Thank you for the free content showing your WIP as I always learn a lot every time I breakdown what your doing throughout your process 🙏🏽✨.

[@honeybun3596]

i have always loved your art so much and when i saw it was you who made the kindred splash i got so excited (i main them!) thank you so much and keep up the good work!! love from spain

[@kraessie]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I’m a beginner at character design and seeing your process really helps guide me when I do illustrations.

[@lordlem]

This is beyond stunning, I hope to improve and one day, hopefully, achieve this level of art godliness!

[@kikikikikid]

This is the best Porcelain splash art in our heart!

[@Vaxels]

The incredible control over 3d space and values/rendering aside, I think what jarred me the most was your immense understanding of color graphs and layer types. I've never seen someone take such full advantage of digital art software, from 3D modeling to applying a million different effects and tweaking them. Great video to help me along with learning how to render.

[@xtauxmau8694]

It's crazy that for me the artworks in 20min of the videos is enough and fascinating already

[@laurenrosenberg632]

I love your work. I'm a third year in college right now hoping to go to grad school to do what you do. This is amazing. I can't imagine how much effort goes into these pieces. I am truly blown away. Thank you for posting these. They are incredibly informative and I could watch these all day long!

[@xXCaosmoSXx]

This is not a showcase, THIS IS A MASTERCLASS. Thank you sir.

[@Fantasy2012dz]

one of the best Splash Art of LOL :o i must say ! your work is more incredible Deiv

[@generaljb2760]

Mad respect for the people who do insane splash art. I was at the 12 minute mark thinking this was over then saw the entire length of the video. Lmao I have a long way to get to where you are at.

[@Falconier44]

I aspire to be as good as your are one day! Your art is amazing and I'm so glad riot has given you the chance to make so many great painting! ❤️ keep up the content and work!

[@fernandozuniga3539]

woooooow this is my new favorite splash art, * so amazing!!!! thank you so much for sharing the progress video!!

[@brandoncrampton7511]

oh man you did it again, this piece is a amazing live the atmosphere!!!!! Super inspiring!

[@addicted2naps206]

this is amazing. i’m practising hard to be able to draw like this at one point, i have a lot to learn but learning from riots artists will help me a lot i feel like, thank you!

[@MindofKefane]

This is almost on the level of divine irelia splash art ,so much respect for you guys! gg

[@Seahri]

Aaaah i love your videos and to see the process. So sad to see so many good ideas which stay as sketch but still the final result is mind-blowing !

[@giovannibeyin1990]

Thanks for posting all these videos love to watch ittttt since i lover your splash arts

[@noodlerice8778]

This is very valuable to learning artist, tysm for posting this, you’re work is my favorite to do studies on ❤️.

[@micheax48]

Holy Smokes, this is just too good to watch!

[@tsubomix9980]

I literally love your at so much!!! ahhhhh I cant thank you enough for drawing this skin for Kindred, I main her and have been begging for a new skin for her. I honestly bought it as soon as it came out lol. Anyways, love you! Keep up the great work

[@notkoi1442]

so cool being able to see your entire process. considering how much time you spend on each piece, its amazing how many splashes youve done for riot. would you ever make a video talking about your art career or process or anything in general? would love you hear talk about anything tbh.

[@seannohalty5426]

so awesome man. it just kept getting better and better. was hoping for porcelain finger nails and some gold rings around some of the wolfs teeth. but holy crap its insanely good.

[@ines2342]

I think this is my favourite skin on lol, I love playing kindred!! Also, this is so relaxing to watch

[@juliaromao463]

Can I just say, you're my favorite artist

[@jbutt6517]

Im really glad i found your channel. I wasnt allowed to go to art school, and believed i wouldnt be able to develop the skills to build a good professional portfolio, so quickly abandoned that path to focus on STEM fields. But watching your videos has made me realize that I already know the skills you use, at least at a basic level and is inspiring me to pick it up again so I can one day get to this level of work. Thank you for your transparency as a professional illustrator.

[@deivcalviz]

Thats great the video inspired you! I think if you really like art, it will always come back to you. Just find the time to express yourself. :)

[@TheTheFrankiestein]

your art is so beautiful man so pleasantly beautiful to the eyes. brings me so much happiness

[@kaloyanboychev]

just incredible man! you are unstoppable!

[@Zinemay]

I completely lost my sanity somewhere at 15:00. This layer management is insane and you are purely genius and monster.

[@atlethanh2420]

Thank you for sharing the whole process!!!

[@kirstijana5869]

This is one of my favorite splash arts in league, I even made it my wallpaper on my PC!

[@qvertex]

It's beautiful. I'm looking at this 5 hours. You gorgeous

[@ferengarajbrahma5455]

I knew it.... When league released those splashes... Was not sure which one you did but had that feeling oooo I am sure deiv must have made one of them 💯💥

[@ShinyFood]

love these videos i learn so much from them!

[@spacejunk2186]

Holy mother of layers

[@bea9910]

Eu amo o trabalho desse cara, que cara foda, a Splash Art ficou perfeita

[@Troygdesign]

Fantastic work !

[@leo-or4ef]

the wolfs head is revised maybe to resemble more the in game model, I love the journey of this piece thanks for sharing Deiv!

[@ghostandy2620]

This is really amazing :D i love your art and inspires me to improve my artwork nwn thanks!!

[@ntramu4186]

i didnt learn a thing but, its amazing to watch the entire vid!

[@vaalentinanoelart]

thank you for sharing the process!

[@morelanor4734]

Thank you so much for your amazing content!

[@aoxb5476]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful art 😍, I learn a lot from you.

[@zarleenseenye2343]

So fascinating!

[@patriciaart355]

I need a video explaining layer work asap, it looks so good i want to understand what is the process so i could apply it into my drawings! ❤️

[@nguyenthong6040]

I play Lol and i love watch skin art, and you was the guy I found and learn digital painting

[@ruzgartunayoleri1694]

Just bought a graphics tablet after watching these splash arts this is a nice inspiration (Stickman figures that looks like a piece of dirt here I come!)

[@jonathanjrpaniza3815]

Reason Why to Grind More your content helps us stay motivated.All Artist at Riot Games is Goddess of Art and Painting

[@BIBUCHE]

MASTERPIECE

[@klydesosa7286]

great work deiv!

[@xenobg1782]

I cant wait to get the course and hopefully i will learn to do at least close to that!

[@saviopessoa7978]

So perfect!!!

[@the.simart5129]

If you ever need a kindey or osmething ill be happy ti give you mine. Because this proces its just insane i love you.

[@Kikipoyo]

Beautiful

[@user-tl3nz6bm1w]

my simple mind is amazed by the cognitive capabilities of your brain - I don’t know what kind of computer is capable of holding and processing such an array of information. This is something incredible.

[@feitaneko]

que maravilha de art, eu comprei seus cursos recentemente e tem me ajudado a entender melhor o processo q vc utiliza, sou muito seu fã sempre admirei suas arts dentro do lol, continue assim sucesso!

[@SlyfiGamer]

I'm going to prepare the popcorn to watch this work of art.

[@minhvo.]

You're so talented

[@almyedward3166]

que cara bom, mano, trabalho incrivel

[@b.j3104]

I love your work

[@elukiprz]

I wanna be like you

[@drawingmaniacsterben7144]

so good dude :)

[@dantoe]

I bought this skins bundle without even playing Kindred just because its that beautiful!

[@koonsuntanatrakool]

Forme this is the best LOL splash art !

[@gozu9455]

soo good

[@GM0234589]

Thank you for your sharing!

[@misssourpuss11]

I absolutely love watching your art ❤️❤️ I hope one day I'll become like you 😔😔

[@ItssKero]

Oh my god this is SO GOOD! I want to be like you someday, but im still practicing.

[@santiagoromero8424]

Thanks to share once more those incredible process, I have a question, I see how you can setup the mood and the color on your pieces in a very accurate way early on, so I want to ask you the best way to practice this, I always struggle with color. Keep up with this content, I really admire you.

[@KGYstudio]

wow.. amazing video!!

[@charliepea]

Love your splash arts, sir. I believe you make the best splash arts for the game. But I have questions: 1. How many layers are used for one splash art? 2. How much GB is one splash art (PSD) file? I doubt you're gonna answer this but I'm quite curious. These progresses are amazing.

[@deivcalviz]

Around 100-200 layers and around 800mb final size. I don't think these are important though because it is possible to get the same output with less layers.

[@heroknight2364]

@@deivcalviz Bro and how much resolution are used regularly in one splash?

[@OP-pe4yc]

@@heroknight2364 Check the description of the video. He answers a lot of questions there.

[@heroknight2364]

@@OP-pe4yc Awesome!!! I didn't notice that Thanks very much !! 👍👍

[@ming3706]

I am so confused with what you did with the shapes but holy smokes, I love this piece

[@ojosdeRAEH]

Thank you very much for share!!!!

[@kcryobushido1489]

OMG it's you who have draw this artwork beautifull of kindred

[@erobread3004]

I'm an artist and you might not read this but i swear, I swear oneday I'll stand the same height as yours. You're artworks really inspires me to grind more cause it made me realize that I'm still on a long way. Remember this!!! Onedayyyyy!!!!!

[@deivcalviz]

You can definitely do it too!

[@noodlerice8778]

Thanks!