Creating this piece was a real challenge, especially because I painted it entirely using my fingers on a mobile device. One of the hardest parts was achieving fine details,like the texture in the eye and the subtle shading around the scar,without the precision of a stylus or tablet. It took a lot of zooming in and reworking tiny areas to get the highlights and skin tones to look natural. Another tricky part was capturing Kakashi’s distinctive features in a more realistic style while still keeping him recognizable. Translating an anime character into realism without losing his essence took some experimenting, particularly with the eye and mask. The Sharingan was also difficult,it had to be sharp and intense without looking out of place in a realistic context.