PIZZA BREAK
Digital illustration for print @ 18x24"/300ppi. Made primarily in Adobe Fresco.
A tribute illustration inspired by the iconic heroes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, depicting the turtles enjoying a rare moment of downtime in New York City. Growing up in the 1990s, the franchise was a major part of my childhood, and the original live-action film was one of my first experiences with grounded fantasy. This piece revisits those characters through a more detailed and expressive interpretation.
To give each turtle a distinct personality, I referenced photographs of different real turtle species while designing their faces and features. The illustration was later exhibited as a large print at Fan Expo San Francisco, where members of the original animated series voice cast signed the piece.
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