Nike Basketball Shoe Artwork, Pippen Bulls art of the game.
Nike Basketball Shoe Artwork, Pippen Bulls art of the game.

I was invited by Nike to bring my own visual interpretation and concept to the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” for their Art of a Champion campaign, celebrating Scottie Pippen’s standout performance in the 1993 NBA Finals. The final artwork reimagined the shoe’s legacy through a narrative lens—capturing the moment it became iconic, where athletic precision met creative expression on basketball’s biggest stage.

I was invited by Nike to bring my own visual interpretation and concept to the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” for their Art of a Champion campaign, celebrating Scottie Pippen’s standout performance in the 1993 NBA Finals. The final artwork reimagined the shoe’s legacy through a narrative lens—capturing the moment it became iconic, where athletic precision met creative expression on basketball’s biggest stage.

I was invited by Nike to bring my own visual interpretation and concept to the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” for their Art of a Champion campaign, celebrating Scottie Pippen’s standout performance in the 1993 NBA Finals. The final artwork reimagined the shoe’s legacy through a narrative lens—capturing the moment it became iconic, where athletic precision met creative expression on basketball’s biggest stage.

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Nike Basketball Shoe Artwork, Pippen Bulls art of the game Illustration.

Process

Commissioned for Nike’s Art of a Champion series, this illustration honors the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” and Scottie Pippen’s legendary performance in Game 2 of the 1993 NBA Finals. The artwork weaves in visual easter eggs from that iconic night—Pippen’s stat line, signature movements, and symbolic moments—layered into the background and composition. The piece blends historic detail with expressive design, celebrating a moment when performance became legacy.

Nike Basketball Shoe Artwork, Pippen Bulls art of the game Illustration.

Process

Commissioned for Nike’s Art of a Champion series, this illustration honors the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” and Scottie Pippen’s legendary performance in Game 2 of the 1993 NBA Finals. The artwork weaves in visual easter eggs from that iconic night—Pippen’s stat line, signature movements, and symbolic moments—layered into the background and composition. The piece blends historic detail with expressive design, celebrating a moment when performance became legacy.

Nike Basketball Shoe Artwork, Pippen Bulls art of the game Illustration.

Process

Commissioned for Nike’s Art of a Champion series, this illustration honors the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” and Scottie Pippen’s legendary performance in Game 2 of the 1993 NBA Finals. The artwork weaves in visual easter eggs from that iconic night—Pippen’s stat line, signature movements, and symbolic moments—layered into the background and composition. The piece blends historic detail with expressive design, celebrating a moment when performance became legacy.

Nike Basketball Shoe Artwork, Pippen Bulls art of the game Illustration.

Process

Commissioned for Nike’s Art of a Champion series, this illustration honors the Air Maestro II “Trifecta” and Scottie Pippen’s legendary performance in Game 2 of the 1993 NBA Finals. The artwork weaves in visual easter eggs from that iconic night—Pippen’s stat line, signature movements, and symbolic moments—layered into the background and composition. The piece blends historic detail with expressive design, celebrating a moment when performance became legacy.