Okay, so I wanted to make some digital art of a soccer player, specifically one with the number 13 on their jersey. Here’s how I went about it.
First, I brainstormed a bit. I knew I wanted a dynamic pose, maybe someone kicking a ball or sliding to make a save. I also thought about the color scheme. Should the jersey be bold, like red or bright blue? Or something more subdued? Number 13 can sometimes be associated with bad luck, but I did not want to give a negative visual.
Then I started sketching. Just rough outlines at first, trying to get the proportions right. I did use multiple pictures of the soccer player as references. Figuring out the pose was the hardest part, actually. I sketched several different versions before I found one I liked – a player mid-stride, about to strike the ball.
Once I had a basic sketch I was happy with, I started refining it. I make this step be adding more details, cleaning up the lines, and getting the anatomy to look as accurate as possible. It will spend a lot of time zooming in and out, making tiny adjustments.
Next up, the colors! I decided on a vibrant blue for the jersey with white accents. It felt energetic and positive. Adding the number 13 was simple enough, just a bold, white font that stood out against the blue. I try my best to played around with different shades of blue before settling on the final one.
The background was next. I didn’t want anything too distracting, so I went with a blurred stadium scene. Just enough to give the impression of a soccer field without taking away from the main figure. It involved a lot of experimenting with different blur effects and color gradients.
Finally, I added some finishing touches. Things like highlights and shadows to give the image more depth and realism. Little details that really make a difference. I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out!
