This refined portrait of Kobe Bryant, often nicknamed The Black Mamba, is created entirely from authentic cigar labels arranged to form expressive skin tones, jersey details, and a rich, textured background.

Available in 22x26–28" unframed or 28x34" framed, and in the larger 25x31" unframed or 32x37" framed format, each size is printed on museum-grade archival canvas.
 
Custom Framing
Selected by the Artist Our framing upgrade, available at an excellent price, is personally curated by the artist. Each canvas is hand-stretched over a custom wood stretcher bar, fitted with a ½" linen liner, and finished with a 2½" dark brushed moulding inspired by the aged timbers of historic tobacco-curing barns. The result adds warmth, dimension, and an immersive presentation that deepens the emotional connection to the artwork.
 
Giclée Printing Process
Because original cigar labels naturally fade and deteriorate, every label is ultra-high-resolution scanned and reproduced using our state-of-the-art giclée process, capturing every nuance of texture and tone. This transforms delicate ephemera into a museum-grade archival print built to last.
 
Other Images & Custom Work
Ask about creating your own portrait from a personal photo, or explore more Legends in Labels pieces including Michael Jordan, Jack Nicholson, Tony Soprano, Cuban Torcedoras, RIP from Yellowstone, Donald Trump, Keith Richards, Porsche 911, Ferrari artworks, and more.