Master-copy of Velázquez's "Juan de Pareja"

I'm working on a few personal projects. Topics and genres I've always wanted to paint. I'm using this opportunity to explore ideas, hobbies, styles, and subject matters. And with most of the planning is done for all four projects, I'm really excited for these next few months.

Along the way, I'll be doing a lot of master-copying - both digital & in oil. For this first one, I decided on Velázquez, who is one of my favorite artists. I'm really trying to match the edge work digitally. I feel this painting might be duller and warmer than what I'm seeing on the internet. In a few weeks, I'll come back, and paint the full painting as a test of improvement.

Professor Braintstorm

San Diego Comic Con just finished up a few weeks ago. I ran into some old friends I've worked with in the past and thought I should post some of the work we did together. This is from a children's card game / MMORPG called Prof. Brainstorm. Friends from college brought me on and it was a lot of fun. Lucky for me I get to work with my old art director at Riot Games again. More stuff to come over the next few weeks.