This illustration explores a retro-futurist vision of space exploration—where analog textures and bold neon palettes collide with sci-fi optimism. The idea was to create a character that feels both iconic and mysterious, suspended in a future imagined through the lens of 1980s design sensibilities. The cracked visor hints at past battles or distant journeys, while the pink hues subvert traditional sci-fi masculinity with a bold, almost pop-art twist. A major challenge in this piece was balancing detail with visual simplicity—preserving the hand-drawn energy while leveraging digital tools for clean, high-impact color grading. The final image stands as a nostalgic nod to sci-fi media of the past, reimagined with modern tools and a distinct graphic voice.