It’s easy to think of many Zelda fans as old-timers who grew up with A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and even Twilight Princess. But every now and then, I see something that reminds me of how Zelda continues to reach every new generation with another one of Link’s adventures. I recently stumbled upon some Breath of the Wild art by a 13-year-old fan named Sophie (posted by her parent alwaysonlylink on Reddit) and it genuinely made me smile that Zelda is instilling a creative spark in young fans even to this day.
Sophie’s first piece is a lovely portrait of Mipha, and what draws my attention most is the coloring. I love the care Sophie has put in picking a perfect shade of red and adding hints of blue to Mipha’s jewelry and shawl. Speaking of which, Mipha’s jewelry — and that of all the Zora in Breath of the Wild, in fact — are central to their elegant identity, so I’m glad that Sophie took the time to draw such wonderful detail in Mipha’s collar necklace and headpiece.
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Her second piece is a brilliant sketch of Riju, and as you all know I go nuts for anything Gerudo related. From that amazing headdress to her beautiful facial features, Sophie has captured Riju’s elegance perfectly, and she genuinely has a talent for proportions. Even better is her attention to shading and depth. I’m personally a huge fan of pencil art and the depth you can create with shading, so I admire how Sophie has done this in her piece. In particular, I love the depth and shading of Riju’s eyes — her eyeliner and eye shadow are on point!
Whether you’ve been a fan since The Legend of Zelda or have just discovered your love with Breath of the Wild, I adore the inspiration that this special series sparks in the creative minds of both young and old fans alike. Definitely keep on drawing Sophie, you have a natural talent!
In fact, she recently drew Revali, which is another wonderful example of her creativity. Go check it out!
