Fan Artist Feature - MonoriRogue

RiotJynx·8/18/2015, 6:42:22 PM·34 votes·116,644 views

Hey Summoners! Next we’re speaking with MonoriRogue, an active community artist from Taiwan who streams regularly, and has a gallery full of awesome champion genderbends.

Follow him on Facebook, DeviantART, and Twitch to see even more of his art!

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

I actually started drawing League stuff before I played the game. Two years ago Garena was holding an art contest for League and I entered, not knowing the characters at the time I didn't even get past the first round! Later on I started receiving more and more commissions for League fan art, that's also the time when I picked up the game, and was drawn in by the diverse and interesting cast of characters. I've been playing and drawing League ever since!

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

That's a hard one, I like and learn different things from each piece so it's difficult to pick just one! Project: Riven is one that's quite special to me though, it got quite a reaction when it came out and exposed me to a much broader audience! Other than that, I love drawing genderbent champions! Mainly because of the challenge of maintaining the characteristics of a champion even as the opposite sex. The other reason is that I like to draw boobs, and abs. :D

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

The dream of genderbending the entire cast of League champs! :D

On a more serious note, I'd love to work on creating an original Picture Book/Comic. Before I can achieve that I need to work on my storytelling though, it sucks right now! Other projects I'd love to work on is creating more fan-made Champions/Skins for League, it's a really big challenge to shoot for the quality of the official art, but that's a huge part of the fun!

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

There's just way too many to fully list! I get inspiration from a wide range of styles; Masamune Shirow, Evan Lee, Rockin Jelly Bean, Zeronis (PK), Krenz, Ryan Church, AMATIZ, Rei Hiroe, toi8, Reiq, Ganassa, Redjuice, Kilart...just to name a few, the list could go on forever!

Regarding League of Legends fan artists, I love the work of ptcrow and Nestkeeper , their characters are so vibrant! Loiza for his awesome original skin concepts! And dutomaster for the sexyness! These are just a few off the top of my head, the list could go on and on just like my inspirations!

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

I'd like to thank the League community for all the support I've received over the years I've been doing League art! I wouldn't be here without you guys! Your support pushes me to strive to become a better artist! Please don't hesitate to ask me anything, I love discussing art stuff with others and it's a good way to give back something to the community that gave me so much!

Finally, let me end with a bit of shameless promotion! I stream most of my League stuff live on Twitch three days a week (Mon/Wed/Fri starting at around 1pm GMT+8), if you're interested in my painting process please feel free to tune in and please don't hesitate to say hi! :)


MonoriRogue’s work was also featured on All Chat recently! Check out the discussion in the episode below.

112 Comments

HAIL WHYDRA8/18/2015, 7:13:10 PM82 votes

Oh so she can draw a cigar on girl Graves for everyone to see but, the actual one cant? item 3070 Graves item 3070

Jellifills8/18/2015, 8:01:55 PM25 votes

The other reason is that I like to draw boobs, and abs. :D

Made me laugh; MonoriRogue is great.

TheBladeStorm8/18/2015, 7:05:22 PM24 votes

I got First

Ryu Noir8/18/2015, 8:34:14 PM16 votes

Oh so gender bent Graves can have a cigar but Graves can't have a cigar?

King Junos8/18/2015, 9:05:28 PM10 votes

The thing i always dislike about genderbend art, is that when some people make males into females, they often give them way less armor then the original (not that i mind seeing sexy women). I think the armor is part of the character and when they do it that way, i feel like it's a completely different person. These drawings are great examples of what you shoukd do, try to keep the same amount of clothes (although some male characters don't wear shirts, and it makes sense to cover the boobs, so it doesn't become explicit)

dungeoncrawlerFU8/18/2015, 8:10:46 PM8 votes

did anyone else notice there isnt a single male champion xD

ManGuyDudeBro8/18/2015, 11:33:32 PM6 votes

Is Riot looking into creating Gender Bending Skins? I imagine there'd be a high demand.

Luminous White8/18/2015, 11:19:48 PM5 votes

Please actually make Project Riven! It's such a perfect idea, given her relation to Yasuo as a windblade, and their possible connection in lore! Riot PLS!

Umbral Knight8/19/2015, 2:40:23 AM5 votes

DUDE! I want to see that Halloween Akali as a real skin! Could call it Jakali' Lantern!

Eggbeeter8/18/2015, 10:00:10 PM4 votes

Wow another unrealistic standard set for women. Abs and boobs.

Jericho Azariah8/18/2015, 9:51:41 PM3 votes

next patch they give grave his cigar but at the cost of turning him into a her XD

Rune Ocarina8/18/2015, 7:06:52 PM3 votes

Woo! I love this guy's art. PROJECT: Riven and Arcade Riven are of course my favorite's he's drawn so far.

FlowerBoy9118/19/2015, 2:14:00 AM3 votes

is it just me, or does lulu belong in soul eater?

Lukodashi8/18/2015, 7:33:04 PM3 votes

Anyone else notice the copied paragraph about genderbent art?

ithidor8/19/2015, 5:03:28 PM2 votes

tf makes a pretty hot girl like wtf

Colin K J8/18/2015, 7:10:39 PM2 votes

This is such awesome artwork! I really admire all the time and dedication that goes into all of his drawings.

trinipothounds8/18/2015, 8:53:01 PM2 votes

holy moly Vi is hot with a six pack!

Shroom Junkie8/18/2015, 10:49:47 PM2 votes

That Lulu art though...

Shroom Junkie8/19/2015, 12:26:46 AM2 votes

So a genderbent Graves can have a cigar, but classic Graves can't have a goddamn cigar?!

ReyKingRex8/19/2015, 1:02:37 AM2 votes

Back in my basement dweller days with nothing better to do, I used to watch his stream every morning (12am - 7am RIP SLEEP SCHEDULE), since he's 12 hours ahead in Taiwan. I remember the first stream too, Neon Strike Vi!

Now I've got a job and can't watch as often, but I'm happy to see him continue to grow and I feel like a proud dad seeing him actually getting recognition from Riot! Never thought I'd see the kid on the home page of the League Client :')

Monori is cool and has a sick playlist, if you get a chance definitely check out his stream!

ClavinClutch8/19/2015, 1:36:23 AM2 votes

VI CAN HAVE CIGARETTE BUT GRAVES CANT HAVE A CIGAR Graves item 3070

Edgar A Pwn8/19/2015, 1:50:36 AM2 votes

Please don't make Project: Riven, please, for the love of all that is holy, don't. If you need to make a new Evolution skin, I think Battlecast Vi would make for an interesting thing seeing as how there's a Resistance Caitlyn.

plumpy998/19/2015, 2:19:39 AM2 votes

so gender bent Graves can have a cigar, but real Graves cant even have a cigar

Akasha8/19/2015, 2:57:44 AM2 votes

k if akali doesn't get that skin riot fails and needs to disappear cause that is tight.

Not Katarina8/19/2015, 2:15:29 PM2 votes

I actually had that Jinx picture as my wallpaper for the longest time and never knew who drew it.. Beautiful artwork Monori! I love the Riven ones!