The Futuristic Man of the Past

This was a character design that I created during an art test for a game studio. I was told to create a nuanced and interesting character using Edouard Manet's art style. I tried to imitate his way of painting (in regards to his brush strokes, color palette and lines) while creating something unique that he could have imagined, yet still pushing the boundaries of reality. The idea was to create someone originally from the 1800's, while at the same time creating something completely out of the realm of possibility for someone in this time period. As if Manet were creating a science fiction piece.