How this League of Legends artist crafted a hot and humid moment

Blake Byun is a freelance Illustrator from South Korea with a deep passion for bringing characters to life. Her focus is on creating narrative-driven illustrations with dramatic lighting and dynamic compositions using Photoshop (see our guides to the best digital art software and the best drawing tablets.

Below, Blake talks us through four examples of her work. You can find more inspiration in our other features on digital artists.

Masque of the Black Rose Fan Splash Art

“Inspired by Arcane, this piece shows Mel hunting for secrets. I used moody lighting and atmospheric framing to highlight her fierce resolve beneath a graceful exterior.”

Nightbringer Hecarim Splash Art

“I wanted to convey Hecarim’s relentless momentum and dark, aggressive energy. Dynamic angles emphasise the sense of force. I focused on clearly delineated cast shadows to define the line between light and shadow.”

Tranquil Dissonance

“In this illustration, I visualised duality. The cosy atmosphere hides the character’s hidden grumpy nature. I balanced a peaceful view with the underlying uncomfortable truth.”

Prestige Spirit Blossom Aphelios Splash Art

This piece for West Studio was especially meaningful to Blake as she’s a longtime fan of Aphelios and the Spirit Blossom universe. It shows a “A rare, tranquil moment of Aphelios relaxing in a hot spring.”