ERIXDIEGO
Illustration Portfolio
Kerrigan's Ascension
Type: Fanart
Year: 2023
IP: StarCraft II, Blizzard entertainment
Software: Clip Studio Paint
Time: 54h 26m
Sarah Kerrigan becomes Xel’Naga, and shares a moment with Jim Raynor before her final confrontation with Amon.
Inspiration
I took some references from one of the final sequences in StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. I thought that the narrative closing of this franchise has not depicted enough, even after twenty years, so I decided to make my own version.
Process
The first version of this illustration was square.
Started off from the usual public transport random sketches
Added Kerrigan’s dialogue from that scene to reference it
Added colors to test out how the fire would look
Playing around until I find a color palette I like
I switched the dialogue bubble for Jim Raynor.
At first I didn't wanted to give him much detail
I decided to improve his design
I began to detail him based on his current design
Then I tried to simplify his shapes so it
doesn't become a focal point
Added the surrounding light to blend him into the space
Then I extended the composition.
I always leave a margin to paint outside of it and then crop it
Expanded it even more and used the golden ratio
Added Artanis behind Raynor and positioned them according to the composition
References
Timelapse
Azir, emperor of Shurima
Type: Fanart
Year: 2025
IP: League of Legends, Riot Games
Software: Clip Studio Paint
Time: 68h 6m
The former emperor of Shurima rises from the sands to rule once more.
Inspiration
Azir is one of my favorite characters from League of Legends. Not only because his original mechanics, but because of his cool design.
Process
I did a drawing years ago, and I wanted to improve it.
This is the drawing from 2020
I made some rough drawings in my sketchbook
Once I had the digital version, I set about improving the composition
Color blocking based on the palette used in the original drawing
Then, the rendering started.
After hiding the lines, I felt like it wasn't quite vivid enough
I also lowered the contrast in some areas so they wouldn't stand out as much
Here, the shape of the hand was changed
The sand effect around the hand was enhanced, and the colors were brought out
References
Timelapse
"Silence, we're healing."
Type: Fanart
Year: 2026
IP: League of Legends, Riot Games
Software: Clip Studio Paint
Time: 11h 59m
Fanart of Soraka from League of Legends inspired on the famous photograph “Silence Hospital”.
Inspiration
Muriel Mercedes Wabney was an Argentine model who became world-famous for being the face of the iconic photograph of the nurse asking for silence with a finger to her lips, an image that for decades hung in hospitals, clinics, and maternity wards in many countries.
Muriel Mercedes Wabney
Paralelo 38 magazine
Old photo of Península Valdés
Soraka is an almost exclusively healing character. We can say she's the nurse of LoL. The only ability that is not related to healing is Equinox (E), which consists of silencing the enemy, preventing them from casting spells.
Process
First sketch
Finished painting the hand, the horn,
and the rest of the facial features
Fixed the nose and the eyes,
added crosses in the hat, and
a reference to Equinox (E)
in the background
Last fix of the nose, rim lights,
and canvas texture
References
Timelapse
Isabelle
Type: Fanart
Year: 2022
IP: Animal Crossing, Nintendo
Software: Paint Tool SAI
Isabelle singing her favorite song in her room.
Inspiration
Process
Odyssey Kayn
Type: Fanart, commission
Year: 2026
IP: League of Legends, Riot Games
Client: Octokiss
Software: Clip Studio Paint
Time: 24h 28m
Commission for Octokiss of Kayn from League of Legends, in his skin "Odyssey Kayn".
Request
The client wanted a square portrait of Odyssey Kayn, just in a "more serious and mysterious tone".
Process
First sketch using a 3D model as base
First color run
Fixing of some facial features, the hair and materials
Filter and retouch of the final product
References
Timelapse
Mythka
Type: Commission
Year: 2026
Client: Rebeca M.
Software: Clip Studio Paint
Time: 10h 28m
My friend Rebeca asked me to make a portrait of hers.
Process
First explorations
Final sketch
Lineart pass (discarded)
First color sketch
Second color palette
Final rendering
Alternative versions
Frame design
First version
Textured version
Moodboard
Timelapse
X-biche
Type: Game jam cover
Year: 2024
Event: Lima Game Jam 2024
Software: Clip Studio Paint
Thousands of light-years away from Earth, while using interstellar social media, X-BICHE recognized his father on the Chalacos’ plate. "These Peruvians ate him!" he cries. Now he vowed to avenge his father's death.
Design
First explorations for the main character:
Final design of X-Biche:
Front view
Lateral view
Animation:
Process
First version, made in situ
Alternative color 1
Alternative color 2
Alternative color 3
Final (Scene 9)
Other scenes
Sketches
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 8
other works
Character design
Environment / backgrounds
illustration
Hello! I'm Erick Diego Castillo Chávez, as known as Erixdiego, a Peruvian illustrator and concept artist.I am an illustrator and 2D and 3D visual artist specializing in animation and video games.My influences come from futuristic and space science fiction, cyberpunk, Peruvian indigenous cultures, Latin American sociopolitics, and psychological thrillers.You can always reach me at contact@erixdiego.com.
Workflow
| Illustration | Animation | Graphic Design | 3D | Video edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clip Studio Paint | Clip Studio Paint | Affinity | Blender | Davinci Resolve |
| Aseprite | Blender | Illustrator | ZBrush | Cavalry |
| Photoshop | 3D Coat |
Education
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (2010 - 2017)
Mechanical EngineeringCrehana (2019 - 2022)
Illustration(1)(2)(3), Concept Art (1)(2), Python(1)Ajayulab | AJAYU Film Association (2020 - 2021)
2D Animation Direction(1), 3D Animation Direction(1)Valhalla Camp Program (2022)
General Concept ArtQuark Academy (2023)
C++ Programming(1)Alura | Oracle Next Education (2022 - 2023)
JavaScript(1), Java(1)(2), Back End(1), Python(1), MySQL(1)(2), Data Science(1)Domestika (2021 - 2024)
Concept Art(1)(2)(3)(4), Key Illustration(1), Environment Design, Storyboarding, Children's Books Illustration (1)ArtStation Learning
Environment DesignIAMAG Master Classes (2023 - 2024)
Key Illustration, Character Design, Prop DesignAjayulab | AJAYU Film Association (2023)
3D Animation Direction (1)Pukllay | Decentralized Animation Network (RAD) of Peru (2024)
Art Direction(1), Animation Production(1)
Experience
Freelance Artist (2013 - present)
Illustration, Character Design, Portrait drawing.I.E. AiApaec | Perú (2017 - 2020)
High School teacher in Math and Physics.Science Tutor (2018 - present)
Teaching Math, Physics and Calculus.Frienemies (short) — Puppet Team, MUMA | Mexico (2021)
Backgrounds, Color, Clean Up.Superbook — The Christian Broadcast Network (CBN) | USA (2022 - 2023)
Cleanup, Character Design.Cibertec Institute | Perú (2024 - present)
Graphic Illustration Professor.
Languages
Whether you are looking for my services, or if you are looking for an artist partner, I am available for you.I like to meet other professionals, always from good conversations come good ideas and opportunities.I am currently open for:
Freelance work
Full-time employment
Exhibition opportunities
Artistic collabs or trades
Commissions (more information)
If you'd like to discuss a specific project or just want to say hello, please feel free to contact me through the contact form in this page, or via email at contact@erixdiego.com.