Joel Miller is one of the supporting characters in The Last of Us Part II who has formed a strong bond will Ellie after losing his daughter to the outbreak. His part in the next leg of the story shows the ups and downs of his relationship with Ellie until his eventual demise. Fans were wrought with emotion as they formed an attachment to this fictional man and it has led many to create pieces of fan art to honor his legacy.
The artwork that fans have created is amazing as it depicts Joel in this second segment of the game series. The artists use a variety of techniques and tools to bring him to life on canvas. Keep reading to see some amazing pieces of Joel Miller fan art!
10 A Gorgeous Poster
This artwork could literally be a poster for the game due to its unique style and the incredible depiction of Joel.
It truly shows his age as the artist utilized dark marks to give this impression to viewers. Tontentotza is the artist behind this masterpiece whose use of lines for shading is a skill that cannot be taught.
9 A Gorgeous Oil Painting
Fans never knew that an oil painting could look so beautiful until they laid their eyes on this one of Joel Miller.
The way the colors seem to flow over the canvas adds movement to the piece and it gives it the impression of a distant memory. LeadMedalProductions created this artwork that has fans dreaming of playing this game once again.
8 A Lifelike Close-Up
This portrait is so lifelike that fans feel like they can almost reach out and feel the softness of his hair and the bristles of his beard.
The various lines are so precise and even the wrinkles in his skin are placed and shaded in a way that is unlike anything fans have ever seen before. Radimirovna is the artist of this piece who created a rendition of Joel that has fans even more obsessed with this character than they were before.
7 A Winter Wonderland
There is so much to love about this piece, but choosing to set him in a wintery atmosphere is what makes this portrait stand out. The falling snow combined with the breath from his nose gives it life, while the soft background allows him to stand out within the artwork.
Fans love the new version of Joel this artist has created as it is a cartoon but doesn’t stray too far from the realistic version of him. Duckydrawsart is the mastermind behind this creation with a knack for color choice that other artists wish they had.
6 A True Passion For Joel
This artist didn’t even need to play the game to form a passion for this character as the videos of gameplay was enough.
The art captures his inability to give up as fans can see the determination in his eyes coupled with his haggard looks. Fallen Angel created this piece that has fans reconsidering who their favorite character in the franchise must be.
5 A Wonderful Campfire
Joel and Ellie are singing beside a campfire in this heartfelt tribute to this character and it has struck a chord with fans.
The mountainous background takes viewers’ breath away while the fire draws their attention back to Joel and his guitar. Sam Yang is the artist behind this piece whose love for this game can be felt within his work.
4 Color Isn’t Necessary
Color isn’t always a necessity when creating beautiful pieces of art, and this artist proved it when they created this portrait. Fans love the jaggedness of his hair and the harsh lines on his face add to his rugged appeal.
The softness of his clothing adds a nice layer of contrast to the piece that gives it texture. Zehra is the artist behind this piece who utilized her talents to bring Joel to life with a monotone color scheme.
3 Small Details Make It Great
The small details throughout this piece are what fans are drawn to when they first lay eyes on it.
Joel is meticulously crafted and the line of blood down the side of his face was a nice touch. Tatiana Anor is the artist of this piece whose ability to craft fine details in a piece is what gives this portrait an edge unlike any other.
2 A Younger Man
Joel ages like anyone and this artist wanted to capture his likeness earlier in his life. Fans love this rendition as it gives them a picture of what he would have looked like before hardship and the loss of his daughter.
He almost looks pristine with his clean haircut and lack of scars which an artist named Elisa managed to create just for fans of this franchise.
1 An Emotional Rollercoaster
This most recent release in the series took fans on an emotional rollercoaster as things took a turn that no one had ever expected. This portrait serves as a tribute to his legacy as the blue seems to highlight his best features.
Joey Blanco created this masterpiece with colored pencils and fans love how pristine the shading of his various features is within this portrait.
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