This hyper-realistic pencil drawing captures Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird in her most iconic pose: soaring toward the hoop for a layup. Every detail is meticulously rendered: the texture of her jersey, the motion of her body midair, and the unmistakable number 10 on her back. Her ponytail whips behind her, amplifying the sense of speed and grace, while the packed arena rises in the background, frozen in a moment of collective awe.
The black-and-white medium heightens the drama, spotlighting Sue as both athlete and icon. The precision with graphite transforms this action shot into something timeless, and a homage to Bird’s legacy and the electricity she brought to Seattle basketball.