It's Not Easy

Vector illustration of Superman.

The title is a reference to the song by the musical group Five For Fighting. It's one of my favorite songs and Superman is my favorite superhero. I set out to depict the theme of the song, which describes a weary hero with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

To do this I tried to use a fitting pose and I chose a somber, subdued color palette. For the most part, I kept with the traditional costume of the DC Comics' modern age. I went back to the traditional 2D emblem on the chest and the back of the cape.

Software: Adobe Illustrator
Tools: Pen tool, blend tool, transparency and clipping masks.