Fan Artist Feature - Suqling

RiotJynx·9/10/2015, 6:47:57 PM·69 votes·71,796 views

Hey Summoners! Up next we’re speaking with Suqling, a creator who enjoys sharing character stories, and exploring Runeterra in an awesome and expressive painting style.

Follow her on Tumblr and DeviantART to see even more of her art!

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How did you get started creating League of Legends fan art?

Once upon a time a friend shared Jinx's music video, and the damage was done. I was so intrigued by her character and art that I went on a wiki spree learning bout the League of Legends... and where there were gaps in the stories, I found myself filling in and sewing things together.

Playing the game came a ways later, but that in itself influenced a lot of ideas. It is quite a thing watching the champions acting and speaking live (and flashing into walls).

What's been your favorite piece to create, and why?

Silly comics! I love jokes. I love making fun of things. I have an affinity to make the 'serious' personalities of League the butt of jokes.

And people enjoyed it too, which made the process a whole lot more fulfilling. However, the most memorable experiences were in collaborating with various (fan) artists/writers and creating something we both feel for.

Do you have a dream project you’d like to work on?

An open-world RPG of the Freljord, playing as Demacian scout Quinn who involves herself in the epic war between Ashe, Sejuani and Lissandra. Think Skyrim and we're partway there.

S̶o̶ ̶R̶i̶o̶t̶,̶ ̶w̶h̶e̶n̶ ̶d̶o̶e̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶g̶e̶t̶ ̶p̶u̶b̶l̶i̶s̶h̶e̶d̶?̶


I've been wanting to create visual concepts of Freljord elements- its nature, the tribes, culture, whatever. The Freljord arc has a special place in my heart, and I felt inclined to explore it further in both narrative and design.

Lately though, a writer friend is working on the story of the war, so I might take the time to adapt that into a comic someday. ;d

Who’s your inspiration? Do you have any favorite League fan artists?

I can't really name anyone in particular, as I feel that my learning and growth has been shaped by interactions with people and creative media. Call me a romantic, but my mentors exist in books and in film. -In rap songs where Stan wrote lovesick mails to Slim Shady. In games where you decide whether or not to take Heal or Ignite.

But I can mention several League fanartists whom I adore;

Kirrys/Rachel Cory , for her storytelling and comics.
Kaisinel, amazing technical ability and designer.
Inkinesss, cutE ShapElY go0DneSs.
Tuesdae, fun energetic art!

Is there anything else you’d like to share with the community?

If you're an artist- keep at it, don't give up.
If you're a competitive gamer- keep at it, don't give up.
If you're a support, make sure to KS because we're the true carries.

No, please don't do that.

137 Comments

wikedawsom9/10/2015, 7:32:22 PM57 votes

So anyone else honestly thinking about that Freljord RPG?? Kinda sounds epic

PuddingStick9/10/2015, 7:23:09 PM40 votes

That Orianna comic. My God that makes me feel so sad.

PlXEL9/10/2015, 7:24:48 PM22 votes

But graves CAN have a cigar?? Graves

Kitsuki059/10/2015, 11:18:45 PM18 votes

Did anyone else mistake the donut for hilarious facial hair?

TrollFan019/10/2015, 7:40:08 PM17 votes

I like the one with "Officer" Jinx I can just hear her saying "Who are we getting today guys?" With Caitlyn and Vi just realizing she's there and trying to get her.

TrustyPeacemaker9/10/2015, 8:35:33 PM11 votes

I thoughtVi had a pink goatee LOL

HMD I Carry Rai9/11/2015, 1:19:17 AM9 votes

Just logged in to say the Orianna and Blitzcrank comic legitimately made me cry. Not only is your artwork absolutely awesome, but you know how to inspire a massive variety of emotion. You are fantastic.

Saltiest Yordle9/10/2015, 8:04:35 PM6 votes

That lulu was the cutest thing ever. Gotta love that crazy sorceress Lulu That Orianna and Blitzcrank was so sad. Hit me hard item 3070 item 3070 That nidalee threw a spear at the one and only baron! She better pounce out of there. An amazing artist

Kjarik9/10/2015, 7:53:45 PM5 votes

Do you have a dream project you’d like to work on?

An open-world RPG of the Freljord, playing as Demacian scout Quinn who involves herself in the epic war between Ashe, Sejuani and Lissandra. Think Skyrim and we're partway there.

We share a common dream then!

Spyglass9/11/2015, 5:57:18 PM5 votes

This portrayal of Ahri makes me irrationally happy. Thank you.

KnighRrider9/11/2015, 12:05:17 AM5 votes

I was so sad reading the Blitz and Orianna comic... Then I saw the one with Riven and just died

M0rpius9/11/2015, 12:33:58 AM5 votes

Hire this girl on your team, Riot.

R2D209/10/2015, 7:14:38 PM4 votes

Nice artz and stuff!

thegadgetfish9/10/2015, 7:19:44 PM3 votes

Awesome!!

Dylightfull9/10/2015, 8:37:50 PM3 votes

Singed may wear it better than Darius, but you know who wears it the best?

DRAAAAAAAAAAAAVEN!

gubigubi9/11/2015, 6:39:54 PM3 votes

Graves You ain't no rat are you? Things will start getting ugly around here if we find out your a rat. http://cdn.leagueoflegends.com/apollo/content/suqling/suqling_mafia.png Twitch No I'm not a rat I swear!

Maliginant9/13/2015, 11:12:44 PM2 votes

I for one support the Darius xMorgana shipping.

rtbf409425269/11/2015, 10:50:44 PM2 votes

Really wish League had an MMO, or a full on MMORPG. I love league, but I imagine that a fuly realized lore filled RPG woul be great. I mean Warcraft did it.

Lunarcy9/12/2015, 12:53:47 AM2 votes

The Darius/Morg comic is awesome. As for the Freljord RPG, I feel it would work a lot better if you played as member of one of the tribes and you move round trying to advance your tribes agenda. Along the way you meet champions with ties to the freljord, like Quinn, Voli, Anivia, Trundle, Tyrndamere and eventually Ashe, Sej, and Lissandra.

Alexanti9/13/2015, 4:18:25 PM2 votes

Can we get a Man of Burial Grounds Graves Please? That might have just made my day.

Wryna9/11/2015, 10:34:53 PM2 votes

That Orianna and Blitzcrank one hit me right in the feels

Myrlian9/11/2015, 2:54:26 PM1 votes

I don't suppose there's any way to get an edited version of the Piltover girls without the donut over Vi's mouth? Probably not and I don't mean to be rude by asking it's just that I absolutely love that image but for me the donut just kills it. The box of donuts is fine, a bit cliché but whatever (cliché's go with league almost as much as puns do), the donut in/over her mouth just looks completely out of place, like it was an afterthought and not a good one. Like someone took a great piece of art and was like, hey let's photo shop one of these donuts so it looks like it's in her mouth. Otherwise it's amazing. :)

VTK19/10/2015, 10:52:24 PM1 votes

UMG. This stuff is so good. I like the one where Cait is stopping Jayce from killing Vik. I can just hear in my head Cait going, "It's not the answer," and Jayce replying, "It depends on the question." I like the one featuring the "good guys" (Ahri, Leo, Graves, Rengar, Jax) from the New Dawn video, mainly cause Jax doesn't look like an eggplant. I like the Blitz and Oriana one. Wow, don't ever stop drawing.

Kinjishi9/12/2015, 4:04:21 AM1 votes

Varus and Lulu... that was awesome.

Jinx/Cait/Vi... kind of brings Beastie Boys' Sabotage to mind. ...and I would not mind one bit to see a full length vid animation of them playing the cops (with Naut as Bunny). Just Sayin'