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Originally Posted by astroshane
The Cobra !! That artwork ! Wow just wow. Jarred, I'll even admit that I'm impressed with this Easter egg. One of your best works to date and an ideal selection. The Soto is perfect as well and love the background colors.
Impressive week. Thanks.
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I'm very happy most everyone loves the work this week. I think Angel's Soto is golden! And I hope it's the big print run he's due for.
Dave Parker was a personal favorite for me to paint. There are so many great photographic references for Dave and his face lends well to portrait work. There were ½ dozen alternate images I found online that I would have loved to paint of him. I was very close asking Topps if I could swap the approved reference image for one of those, which I don't think I've ever done since I've been on the set; maybe once. In the end, the Parker in his prime years was the right choice and I'm pleased with the final result.
I love weeks when we get some retired legends.