Joseph's shiny new sketchbook

[JosephCow]

The last two painted portraits (382, 383) look less academic to me, maybe you were given more latitude with the setup, pose or atmosphere? If costumes and accessories were freely available, would you be allowed to paint in an academic way unusual subjects such as a Darth Vader in a metallic hallway, the first encounter of a hunter-gatherer with an light bulb, etc?

They actually were done after hours, more casual sketches. So you're very right