Tennis is one of the sports I grew up with. When I was younger my dad worked as a tennis coach and would regularly take my sister and me down to the local courts on weekends to play.

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Although I don’t really play much any more I still like to watch, and I have immense respect for professional tennis players. It’s one of the few sports where the mental aspect of the game is just as vital as the physical aspect.

I’m a big fan of Novak Djokovic. The man is a great role model and sports personality for various reasons.

He is a great example of physical and mental dedication to the sport of tennis. He is a joker/entertainer on and off the court. If you’re curious just check these out Novak Djokovic: Hilarious Moments II.

Not only that, he sets a great example by giving back with his Novak Djokovic Foundation, an organisation which greatly helps children of disadvantaged communities in Serbia, his home country.

As he just won Wimbledon again, I thought I’d share my homage to the player and entertainer.

I’ve showed my process work here, initial sketch ideas and pose development. It’s a piece I really enjoyed working on; on the court he’s like a gazelle and seamlessly flexible for a man of his size, hence the splits pose. And the juggling, obviously because he’s an entertainer.

Hope up like. Come on Novak! (Sorry Federer fans!)

If you’re interested in buying a copy of the artwork it is available for sale here at ARTWORK HEROES HERE

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I hope you like the artwork and if you know of any big tennis or Djokovic fans please share!