MJ 23Digital Illustration | Procreate | January 2020

A portrait study capturing Michael Jordan during his legendary 1984-85 season — the year he announced himself to the world. Rendered in Procreate with a focus on realism, this piece explores light, skin tone, and muscle definition through digital painting techniques, bringing a raw intensity to one of the most iconic figures in sports history.

The composition leans into Jordan's focused, competitive energy — fist raised, eyes locked, jersey reading Bulls 23 — freezing a moment that defined a generation of basketball and cultural identity.

Created during a pivotal middle stage of growth with Procreate, MJ 23 reflects a deepening command of the medium — moving beyond early sketching into refined digital portraiture. It stands as both a tribute to a legend and a milestone in an evolving artistic journey.

A statement piece for sports fans, art collectors, and anyone who knows what it meant to watch number 23 take the floor.

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