Movie Poster References

For the movie poster, I'm looking to do a Hard-boiled detective retro theme. Here are some art-styles that I'm aiming for.

Pattern Tile PSD modified

Pattern modification in Photoshop CS5

Pattern tile

Pattern tile made in Adobe illustrator.
Left side: modified colors, Right side: Original colors

Final Composition

Final Composition for character design and background

Composition concept

Before and After Character

Silly Band exercise

Silly band pentool exercise.
Things that are related to the turtle.