To this day, I firmly believe that Heat should have ended with De Niro's character making his escape. That’s why in this painting, I reimagine the anti-hero getting away with the loot, duffel bag across his shoulder.

The vivid colors bring a playful twist to the intense, high-stakes scene, blending grit with a touch of whimsy. Honcho.

Check out the time-lapse video of this piece’s creation on its blog page.