So, I created this illustration using Affinity Designer. I utilized four vector tools—the Move, Node, Pen, and Rectangle tools—and also used a pixel tool, specifically the Blur Brush tool. 

So, when I create an illustration design, it feels like the first time I’ve ever tried it—it’s just really cool to be able to create an illustration myself

And in my opinion, creating this design wasn’t easy because I had to get to grips with the various tools in Affinity—and there are quite a few of them—plus I had to make the illustration look as close as possible to the original photo.