How League Of Legends Champions Are Illustrated | Modern Icons

[@FingeringThings]

The artwork for the champions are just amazing, props to the artists

[@yangsinful]

I have fingers

[@ok-vy3bk]

i have toes

[@eoin7075]

Your tick is clever

[@q_q123]

Riot Games artists helped re-inspire me to start drawing again after being on and off with it over the few years. I've stuck to it this time and I've improved a lot. The me from a few years ago wouldnt've believed that I would reach the level of skill I have now. I've realised that talent isn't what makes a good artist. It's dedication. I have huge respect for the artists.

[@FuNDe]

the one exception to this rule is qiyana

[@anaru369]

The artwork of League of Legends is beyond incredible, I hate it when people generalise the game as trash and overlook all the amazing artwork. Splash arts/illustrations and cinematics are all some of League of Legends most under appreciated elements, the game itself has nothing on all the creativity and skill that goes into it.

[@David-ie9ds]

Music team is awesome too

[@mateoikica3893]

Don't forget the music and cinematics

[@weegee9616]

Lore crying rn.

[@myfuelisramen2890]

The more you hate leauge the more you love it

[@Saudathome]

True actually, I really love the art team and music team. And the team who creates ablities ,like that's creative.

[@victorzoela7879]

when his art looks Perfect even when it's flipped Me as a smaller artist: *HM yEs sAtiSfacTion*

[@sophiachoveaux1797]

Yes! I was just staring at it in awe

[@Unfazed1888]

God I hate when everything looks great until you flip it and then it's like you have this disproportionate monster looking back at you wondering what it did to deserve its existence. Well, assuming you didn't mess up on the eyes too. xD

[@makoala8881]

know that feel bro

[@Phosdoq]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHhaahahahahaaaaaa man same me, I was like wtf did he just flip the picture and I didn't notice any bullshit ????

[@klasicals]

Always zoom out

[@noxlotl_]

"can you draw me" oooh he went there

[@dogaakbulut9835]

I was like "oOf wrong move pal"

[@nikiforoslll]

WHEN I HEARD THAT I -

[@Alan-yb8kx]

Don't say it... Do not say it... He said it.

[@tokioeee]

His facial expression when the host asked for him to draw for free was too relatable

[@tanmaykumar4561]

It definitely wasn't for free lmao. He probably got paid for this interview by either Riot or Insider.

[@jduyker]

@@tanmaykumar4561 yes like if you interviewed a chef and were like "hey at the end of the interview could you make me a delicious meal? I paid you for the interview" Or what about a movie director "hey could you direct my movie idea because I paid you for this 10 minute interview?"

[@tanmaykumar4561]

@@jduyker The work isn't seperate but part of the interview. So that movie director will turn you down if your movie idea will take more than 10 minutes of his time

[@pascalsimioli6777]

@@tanmaykumar4561 wow you're objectively wrong. The interview money buys you the interview, that's it. It's not like you get more if it's easy for them to do it or doesn't take time.

[@tanmaykumar4561]

@@pascalsimioli6777 maybe let the interviewee decide?

[@beere_taran]

The Artist do a lot of work and their work goes unnoticed they should be praised and recognized more.

[@meguca7403]

??? Everyone in the league community does

[@Drauzet]

he meant the general public

[@onlyreplay110]

:)) ok

[@esimisola8321]

They do get noticed though. Many people appreciate the art of LOL even though they don't know the artist. It makes sense because Riot doesn't have to give credit because they own the right for that artwork. The good news is, Riot knows that many people appreciate those illustrators splash art that's why they keep on hiring them.

[@beere_taran]

@@esimisola8321 True Man

[@TheOriginalFayari]

Chengwei Pan is frickin amazing, Jesus Christ. In fact, all the Riot artists are. Their splash arts are some of the most beautiful art pieces I've ever seen. The level of quality and detail required in each one is insane.

[@yuhan4469]

And there's old lollipoppy

[@moca7949]

@@yuhan4469 sorceress lux is outdated too

[@wokluski]

@@yuhan4469 It is the true masterpiece.

[@nenengafrianti619]

@@moca7949 they had a new splash art for sorceress Lux, tho in wild rift. Its really pretty

[@moca7949]

@@nenengafrianti619 ik I just wish it was also in the pc ver

[@333dae]

he did all that for basically a proof of concept drawing??? that composition and lighting better than my finished drawing

[@rawr4799]

Not a concept drawing. He's creating compositional pieces. Not nearly enough to be a finished piece, just enough to show the complete composition. Several will be made and one will be greenlit to be made into the characters final splash art, which can take up to a month to complete.

[@jolie1206]

rawr Oh damn so splash color pieces like this take a long time huh? My heart almost sunk because I thought those because were complete like, within a day/week or so.

[@d4rren09]

@@jolie1206 Nope some can take a week up to a few months depending on the scale and the amount of detail

[@clickpwn]

Brainstorming the idea and composition for the painting is often the most challenging part. Rendering does take long time but it is mostly repetitive

[@pebbletrees]

The thumbnails are necessary when making compositional pieces, especially if you're hired for the job - the idea you like the most may not be the one your employer likes most. I assume greenlit phase would be about showing the employer your basic ideas and only after one of them is picked you'd start actually rending it. Saves time and sanity

[@MKRhaenerya]

"how about a drawing challenge?" :^) "You have to draw me" >:^(

[@lennychan8230]

All the production of content is covered in this video interview so this aok!

[@lennychan8230]

@____________________ Well I don't play the pc version anymore but I play the mobile version wild rift.

[@lennychan8230]

@____________________ Well I still enjoy the game and I'm playing in moderation, so I don't see the reason why i should quit

[@lennychan8230]

@____________________ Sometimes, but I still like enjoy the game regardless.

[@raidenmei7418]

Can Insider have a Video about How League of Legends / Riot gameS make their Music!

[@leow9158]

Luxanna riot made their own video

[@raidenmei7418]

Yah I already watched it! Its just satisfying to see their effort being Acknowledged by more people :))))

[@leenordgomez4275]

We need to exaggerate the *S* now in riot games proud gamers. Lol

[@loralle9497]

omg yes I couldn't agree more to that

[@neat3655]

I would prefer how Riot 200 years balance their game

[@zacharyvangrack5424]

As an artist, I cringed so hard when he asked if he could draw him.

[@brickyy3106]

Yes

[@Eagle-ds9xw]

Same lmao

[@Felahliir]

He did ask nicely though, still cringy but yeah i had people audibly laugh when i told them i took comissions.

[@Daily-Central]

Exactly! Everyone asks me to draw him/her.

[@ManectricReturns]

Not an artist but I agree!!! To me, it comes off as a little narcissistic to ask for a drawing of yourself..

[@Cubnooble]

Interviewer: "As a challenge... I would like you to.... draw me. In the League of Legends style." Artist: "OH. HAHAHA-" Interviewer: "As a hero. With a sword. A good guy. A good guy hero with a sword please." Rlly couldn't help but cringe at that one, every artist is tired of hearing about it already.

[@evandersolis5528]

I hope he got paid at least

[@18CC]

cry me a river

[@williansouza8724]

@@evandersolis5528 to do this interview he probably got paid.

[@fei-tf2tv]

dont worry im pretty sure he was paid after the interview

[@mochehe_]

just a quick drawing in an interview, relax

[@maiwei]

Over 1000 layers for an illustration!? This coworker is insane.

[@yonnah6477]

Maybe it's because there are a lot of characters on that illustration

[@maiwei]

@@yonnah6477 Maybe, but 1000? I get that their job probably comes with a lot of changes they have to incorporate, so having the layers to make those minor changes in size, shape, etc. is good. But goddamn that's gotta be a nightmare to navigate! haha

[@ShinyFood]

I used to do that a lot, its kinda like when you save every 10 minutes in a game because you're scared to do something wrong lol

[@STN4D]

@@ShinyFood Either that or you're actually scared that it might crash and lose unsaved work

[@lovelysonico]

Stanfordz Barzo omg imagine if that happed to one of the artist, if i was in that position i’d cry lmao

[@Drae_mon]

This is one of the reasons I cannot take my eye off the loading screen before the game. The splash arts. As an artist myself I've always admired the artists for league, I aim to be as good as you guys. :') Kudos to everyone.

[@chillbro2275]

Yeah, you can do it Drae! I aim to be that good also. Have you got any art on your channel. I'm about to go look. If not post some stuff. I'm just starting out, so it'd be cool to have an artists crew to encourage, and be an audience for each other.

[@jhienja8678]

for me, this is more like the tutorial that really give a tutorial rather than those video of "tutorials"

[@jeremylam6060]

I think that in fact you can learn more by just watching those pros do their work without any explanation than by watching some artist just talking gliberish on youtube

[@Kata_Rin]

@@jeremylam6060 agree

[@Dodo-xd9oz]

@@jeremylam6060 true that, i learned from this video more than i learned from all videos i watched on yt

[@shirochii]

@@jeremylam6060 100% agree! I've learned shading tips and lighting a lot better by just watching people draw, rather than by the step by step tutorials for them. Kinda helps you by showing and not telling.

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

8:17 layer mode for light experiment Need to translate it, not sure what it is 9:07 color balance to get some more warmth into shadows It’s like less control ver of rgb curves in matte painting workflow Thus also seems to be how he mainly gets that unique blue to purplish mood he typically has, it’s not just blue but has something else to it= color balance helps to establish that as a main bg mood in thumbnail will bled over during refinement stage 9:30 he uses blur and then mask to get camera focus effect 9:51 seems to have a list of different filter effects for post processing like with camera photography or film It’s a trick he says that riot does often to get that splash art look Another way to think of it is like filters for Instagram pics, By doing this you treat it as a photo/film screen cap rather than just a painting and that’s potentially adding that cinematic camera look to the splash art look 10:52 he does something to get the color edge burn effect, not entirely sure what it is, I believe Steve Corman explains it too 11:05 so basically after doing all this then he can just focus on render, essentially big pic stuff is done for the most part But I think the additional lights added during render makes it more impactful so I dint actually think big oic stuff is necessarily over

[@luizcarlossilva3641]

That list of filters is the 'color lookup', you can find it in the adjusts menu

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

10:00 it’s his version of thumbnailing color options Instagram filter idea

[@Art-vr8ls]

What is the app he use

[@sjb_92]

I can see why they chose the version of Aphelios where he is kneeling. I think it emphasises his subservience to his cause, defending the faithful.

[@MrFour4th]

a lot of young artist see these beautiful art and then try it on their own and get frustrated at their work. One thing they don't realized is that you don't get there overnight, it takes years to achieve that level. Practice your fundamentals don't jump straight into detailing.

[@GenesisSoon]

This artist is actually a legend. This is my first time to see Chengwei and seeing how humble he looks is amazing.

[@fatefulverdida3377]

I guessed Chengwei Pan was a good artist, but drawing Insider THAT good in only 10 MINUTES is just amazing!

[@itsLilyKitty]

The interviewer was great, he immediately asked the question that I wanted an answer for

[@MrMaskYT]

"can you draw me?"

[@eccentricPlays]

11:08 I’m surprised they went with the composition they did! There were so many great options

[@cesarandrade1987]

eccentricPlays Clients never choose the good one. Partially kidding, but you’d be surprised.

[@DerillPlays]

I REALLY LOVE TO LEARN HOW TO DRAW SPLASH ART JUST LIKE THIS.

[@stressedbutclownstressed3308]

I really want this as my future job, I hope I'll be good enough soon to be one. Watching stuff like this just gives me inspiration

[@baoanhdo3179]

I hope you can do it someday :D

[@clarencesiason8349]

Hi paula

[@jofunin3680]

Just remember that concept art pays less than splash art

[@taavixx1326]

I'm sure you will! You just gotta do it in your own pace and be patient. At the start of my study I wanted to become a programmer but ended up as an artist and learned things I could never imagine. You'll get there for sure!

[@lunalune7469]

dang i can understand him more than how ross draws do his tutorial videos

[@jinxzzop7159]

Didn’t expect league to be in insider

[@brickyy3106]

Oh shoot i didnt notice this is insider

[@LP58587]

When I get older, I wanna write a webtoon. Might not come true, but I would like to try!

[@MusicMe_tc]

You can do it!!! ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ

[@LP58587]

Elena DB You too! (● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

[@guffow6707]

Fight for your dream, You can do it

[@g26tepacerichelleannej.45]

Goodluck! Hope it ends up to be a success

[@user-hn5fw3bq9c]

You can do this :)

[@Dixra3li]

Moonton be like: WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!

[@burg8005]

Antonio Aguilar nice

[@rcaymond395]

Why would they write it. All they need is to copy and paste it like they always did

[@ctrlaltdelicious_2]

Lol true, moonton is copying league

[@setomulyadi8470]

Me as mobile legend player can say that this is 100% accurate

[@dyo42]

moontoon have no dignity

[@shiedakayn365]

11:08 all of them looks amazing

[@mytylest8283]

"You've got a pretty good body shape for Aphelios there" Aphelios: ⌛

[@PkUFools]

He’s really good at answering questions. So eloquent.

[@gianflavio_]

the splash art and the animations of the splash art are literally the best parts about league

[@AdhiHargo]

So good. This kind of video is still not common enough, ones without fluff, meandering commentary. Thanks Insider and Chengwei for making it, hope Insider makes more videos like this.

[@T-Law.]

This man did *not* just pull the “can you draw me card” ✋💀

[@makoala8881]

this is basically another step for fulfilling my dream of actually working for the artistic department of Riot and illustrate some of the champions from LoL and characters from valorant. I really liked a lot this video, it explained a lot of necessary things and basics before going in depth, but i would love to see one of those Riot artist twitch streaming their work from home so i could try and learn more about this art style. More about brushes, etc.

[@FrozenPrimordial]

It’s been a year, how is it going?

[@eckee]

That's 200+ collective years of professional illustration experience.

[@notimetothink6786]

"can you draw me?" "sure" *starts drawing a cockroach*

[@pgetheelderscrollsturkiye68]

Lol thats a nice roast

[@victorgabrielbuena]

This makes me happy that a successful digital artist can make great art without a Cintique.

[@designjourneyofficial]

Wow, 🎉this was so much fun to watch and I learned a lot! Thanks Harry for all the hard work to make this interview happen. His art is insanely good! I love the stylization of the characters in Legends! Esp the music video Legends Never Die! 💪Keep up the great content! I love how confident the artist is! I wish I could watch him do a detailed process of a final piece.

[@Lisa-ow2sm]

I learned so much! Chengwei explains his process so clearly :o

[@electro_yellow9295]

I would like to speak with the person who designed Ivern

[@Corbych]

why

[@Corbych]

is his 6-foot invisible schlong too much for you?

[@milo2049]

Bradford 'CertainlyT' Wenban

[@yuhan4469]

@@milo2049 lul they prolly fired him...

[@EloHell1129]

Same, Ivern looks like he's made out of stones and sticks glued together with panda snot and was left in the basement for a year.

[@poromustache2328]

It's amazing how he drew the sketch in 3 seconds!!! it takes me an hour....

[@ioannishussein8038]

Those arts are splendid. I loved the art of Aphelios when they are adding the details. Chengwei Pan's splash arts are truly tremendous.

[@nattakit9848]

The interview is so good and the last part is so cuteee.

[@Elchinodiabolero]

I can't think of a more satisfying feeling than flipping the canvas and the artwork looking perfect

[@jamtalking]

Thanks a lot for the video. I think this format should be applied up to all tutorials. One guy asking, and the other is replying while drawing. Thats perfect

[@ptbm4889]

We need an episode on Arcane as well!! Riot is just insane with their artwork

[@YemYum]

god iv been yearning for some insight on the art process for the splash and stuff for so long. You can find alot of them on art station but seeing them work on a piece like that in real time is so interesting. The best part of league is the splash arts yo.

[@doneidk6512]

I've always wondered how did they make them. They're beautiful

[@重荷-l7z]

As an artist and a League player i enjoyed watching this. I hope i can work as an illustrator at Riot Games!

[@phantomus8578]

I feel that artists are really under paid and under-appreciated. Artists bring new realities to our world through visuals and entertainments, yet our starting pay is lower than a fastfood employee.

[@NevilleHendraLee]

I never expect insider to think abt this

[@argh2047]

Mobile legends be like: Ctrl+C Ctrl+V

[@kartopod]

You forgot Ctrl+A at the start ;)

[@torimo911]

Broo hahaha

[@orandoggo]

I mean You're not wrong, it do be like that

[@AvatarAang100]

@@mynameispaul718 Not mobile legends,its a trash game

[@Lilyium]

@@kartopod this just completed it.

[@j.r.765]

1. Color Balance 2. No blur on the areas of focus 3. Filters and grain 4. Lighting setups for mood and character

[@beatles616]

im so glad this video exists, ive been looking FOREVER for something explaining how the artists make the splash arts

[@jamesl.456]

THIS WILL BE MY JOB ONE DAY AND WHEN IT IS I WILL COME BACK TO THIS VIDEO AND SAY HELLO!

[@Nuttiley]

same :,))

[@jamesl.456]

@@Nuttiley LETS GOO!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!

[@Nuttiley]

@@jamesl.456 :D YOOOO!!! YES

[@EloHell1129]

Same! I promise myself to get better and someday work at a giant video game company to make artworks as pretty as the pros (preferably riot games to make artworks for valorant and league of legends)

[@teamili7957]

Been 4 years. How you doing?

[@Bluequaz]

That's so amazing. I'm always amazed by people who can just nail those loose expressive strokes and build figures before details. That's a constant struggle for me and some people just have it down! Hopefully I'll get there

[@CollinsHD]

Riot haven't missed with their skins and splashes for a very long time now. Absolutely elite work. I wish the skins were this good back in 2012 when I was spending money.

[@Zanodia]

I lack discipline. Every time I draw something I resort to sculpting out the scapes rather than making a sketch first. This leads to crazy proportions and a lack of detail.

[@nagnagata5357]

I hope one day riot decide to bring back art spotlight.

[@user-ol1ep1yf8g]

My friends, siblings, and I loved League because of the art that they have. We love watching the cinematics and reading most of the lore related stuff before we play a casual game together.

[@-w-Trix]

Thank you for having an interviewer who knows what hes talking about so he can ask some really good questions!

[@zekkrn9739]

Most people overlooked commercial art as actual art and not those you could hang in galleries. Yet it is the one that caught most people attention, there are people behind this giving it their 100%

[@BltchErica]

So this is the guy who makes the splash arts? He really came a long way from old Poppy to this.

[@cupcake4822]

This awesome , props to all artist behind those champions .

[@vickyquinn5870]

steady hand right there when he used the lasso tool with tablet wow

[@Arguing.With.Idiots.]

You can use the magnet lasso

[@michimomo5320]

"He did that in less than 10 minutes" wtf I take 2 days to sketch something

[@bewater6684]

You'll get better, with a strong habit of practice 2 days becomes 10 minutes :)

[@jaear6032]

THERES A THING CALLED "PRACTICE"

[@wasabilover1293]

@@jaear6032 yeah professionals are very quick Duo to well, having to do it for their living

[@jaru5292]

"drawing myself makes me feel embarassed" I felt that as an artist

[@NiiiNova]

As an artist I am always mind blown at the LoL art. This is stunning

[@internetproduction5446]

dude's drawing process look so fxcking easy but is actually hard if we do it ourself

[@laurelnymph6988]

I love Proco's videos they are super entertaining and educational. Every single video helped me in some kind of way with my art career bUT I CAN NOT BE THE ONLY ONE TO HEAR THE SOUND AT 14:30

[@papahuke09]

we need and art spotlight again... like the gold old time from season 1 & 2

[@MGArtDZN]

LOL "That's my job, to make things look good" That was hard on the insider dude xD

[@dramaticreaper]

Wait he didn't charge you for that drawing? That like never ever happens

[@booplet]

the sketch that took

[@GinkgoBee]

@@booplet how about all of the year he spends studying how to draw smh

[@booplet]

@@GinkgoBee he gets paid for that by working at Riot. he put very minimal effort into that sketch and it is probably never going to be found anywhere outside of this episode. the interviewer was pretty selfish to ask for a self portrait when he could've asked for a live sample of something else but it's literally not even 10 minutes of time. what would he have charged for that, like $5?

[@booplet]

@@GinkgoBee not to mention he was probably paid to do this interview already

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

@@booplet woah woah there $5? Even that's low. Artists are taught that when they're selling their work, to never underpay themselves, even if it's a sketch. Your work matters, no matter how small.

[@esmh]

idk why but this video is more clearer than the digital drawing tutorial out there

[@yavnrh]

Really liked to hear that pen display is not a necessity. I find using a pen tablet rather difficult and seeing it here used so perfectly gives me the motivation to keep practicing.

[@tesnienguyen3249]

Chengwei Pan is a very humble person. Follow his IG, he does interact with his followers on there.

[@ElyaSpeedpaints]

Whats his username @ ?

[@tesnienguyen3249]

ikemanelya @chengweipan_art

[@ariorw2802]

im majoring in fine art, i usually make traditional painting. i always like the illustration in game loading screen. ive been learn it about a year while i teach illustrations. Pretty happy so far and i try to do it more seriously..

[@skinnyrat4277]

The interviewer was really great. Asked everything I was thinking

[@DiegoSanchez-yx9ss]

"So many weapons Aphelios, the most lethal is your faith."

[@kurokenshin2507]

holy moly, people like these exist? wow, once i drew my OC and i flip and still look perfect im so happy that time, seeing this guy doing all of those hard drawing, i feel like motivated and discouraged at the same time

[@hchdhsbcbsbzjxns]

I'm gonna get at this level. It will take years. But I will make it

[@yauol]

So how are you doing a year later? Can I see your progress in Instagram or do you not post them?

[@isxbxlla]

This is sososososososo helpful, thank you so much insider and Pan Chengwei for this interview

[@cuac5869]

The artist is amazing. Incredible to watch.

[@Leo-xs8zo]

Felt my entire body turn inside out when the guy asked to be drawn

[@Teraclon]

Love the in-depth analysis of the pipeline. would have loved to see the english version of Photoshop, since I can't really make out most of the settings/tools used

[@oueia]

So glad to finally see Chengwei! I'm a fan of his work!!!

[@vivixio2737]

Video games on insider This is truly a new era

[@itajunior]

This is the first time I've seen Chengwei Pan's face. It's unbelievable that he's not an old man with a white beard and a pointy hat.

[@suryacraft1075]

I learned more from this interview than a lot of digital art tutorials out there and I don't even play league

[@ocelotman_]

u can definetely identify him as a master artist because of how he can draw while someone is watching

[@jazztinecatubao3614]

This is why i dreamed of designing character for the riot games or other company that involves games and praise it because of the character itself and the details and effort i apply to it.

[@jolie1206]

That would have taken me so long holy shit. And then when he said, “As soon as your done with the thumbnail stage-“ and I was all like “THUMBNAIL STAGE?!”

[@johnvermintide]

this is rly motivating me to make more art bc previously i thought it was impossible to reach that kind of quality of drawing jst from line art. also aphelios is my fav character

[@siege2616]

I'm a digital artist wannabe, and I love this 💖✨

[@C9chimichanga]

I'm glad you covered this :)

[@ttextinction7273]

Chengwei Pan and Alex Flores are THE legends.

[@miriamfeldhausen9402]

This is an amazing insight to the design process--very impressive! Chengwei was very nice, and explained everything so clearly--thank you!

[@leogagnaire3178]

Am I the only one freaking out because I dont understand how he did this blur effect + removal on a specific area ?! I NEED TO KNOW THIS !! The Art is amazing btw, love ya

[@thelaggerchannel]

hey! he just duplicated the layer, gave it a blur and then he created a mask, then he painted with black to remove the blur out of the character!, there are a lot of tutorials on yt about masks if you struggle with them :D

[@marualayon]

Thank you for featuring an illustrator from Riot! Theyre really good! Ther artsplashes inspires me a lot! 😍