Certain details match up perfectly, which is what leads me to believe that he drew the cover over the original. Look how the lighter skin tones match up almost perfectly in the two images. Same with reflections on the trumpet shades on Miles' jacket. What does not match up perfectly, obviously, is the pattern on the tie.
err, you mean it's kinda like throwing shitty vocals or raps on other people's chiptunes? ;P
It breaks my heart that a project I did for fun, on the side, and out of pure love and dedication to the source material ended up costing me so much - emotionally and financially.
that, of course, is a very valid point. also i don't believe it's right to squeeze 40.000 bucks out of someone for a piece of derivative art. but at the moment, these are the rules, and at least the same rules should apply to everyone.
