Based solely on these two pieces, I much prefer Pollot’s take. The extra effort to incorporate the graffiti style into the original picture makes it feel more like a transformative work, where Whatson’s is just layered on top and feels messy as a result.
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Based solely on these two pieces, I much prefer Pollot’s take. The extra effort to incorporate the graffiti style into the original picture makes it feel more like a transformative work, where Whatson’s is just layered on top and feels messy as a result.