Talking Tom Sky Run – Concept Art and Building a New Vision

Back in 2019, I had the opportunity to join Outfit7 to help establish a brand-new studio in Barcelona. One of the key projects I worked on during that time was Talking Tom Sky Run, a fresh take on the globally popular My Talking Tom IP.

The challenge was clear: innovate.

Rather than following the established formula of classic runner games, the goal was to reimagine the experience, offering players something freer, more dynamic, and distinctly different. Talking Tom Sky Run introduced a flying-plane runner concept, something that broke away from traditional linear gameplay and opened up new possibilities for movement, style, and world-building. 

Although my time at Outfit7 was relatively brief, the project was an exciting and rewarding challenge. Beyond the gameplay innovation, it was also about building a new team, aligning creative directions, and setting the visual foundation for a fresh branch of an already successful franchise. Being part of the early stages of something new, helping shape it from the ground up, remains one of the most memorable highlights of my career.

Throughout the project, I worked on multiple concept pieces to flesh out the look and tone of the game. From early environment ideas to mood explorations and gameplay visualization, each concept was aimed at supporting a vision that felt both familiar to fans and fresh enough to stand out.

Sharing here several of those concepts to give a deeper look into the visual development work behind the scenes.

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Digital Painting Studies of John Singer Sargent in Procreate

There’s something about the boldness and confidence of John Singer Sargent’s brushwork that continues to challenge and inspire me. As a long-time admirer of his portrait work, I decided to spend some focused time doing a series of digital studies of his paintings using Procreate on the iPad.

The goal wasn't to replicate the pieces perfectly (even though I think I got pretty close), but to understand the choices behind his lighting, edge control, and value grouping, and to see how those choices translate into a digital format.

Working in Procreate allowed me to zoom in on details, study color temperature shifts, and break down how Sargent used simplicity and restraint to suggest complexity. Even in quick sessions, there’s a lot to learn from how he treated fabric, skin, and background with just a few well-placed strokes.

These studies reminded me how valuable it is to step back from original work and revisit the fundamentals through the lens of a master. And while nothing replaces the tactile experience of oil paint, working digitally let me experiment more freely and focus on observation without being bogged down by setup.

More of these are coming soon. There’s still plenty to absorb from one of the greats.

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