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NES Paint Over: Touching Up The Classics

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Have you ever wanted to touch up your favourite NES games? Perhaps make them brighter or make the graphics pop? Well, a talented digital artist by the name of Andrés Moncayo, has done it!

Andrés has digitally painted over some of the most iconic NES games like Duck Hunt, Contra, Double Dragon II: The Revenge and Zelda II – The Adventure of Link among other fan faves. Andrés has ensured that his versions keep the spirit of the original games.

We don’t know about you, but we absolutely reckon Andrés has nailed these touch ups! If you would like to see the rest of Andrés Moncayo’s NES paint overs, go and check them out here.

source: Andrés Moncayo

 

Brutal 8-Bit Fatalities

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Could you imagine the media frenzy if our beloved 8-bit video games had gruesome fatalities just like in Mortal Kombat? Now that would be an awesome dream come true. You can never have enough fatalities in video games (Ed: settle down!). I would personally like to see those pesky Galaga bugs get obliterated in the most brutal way!

Hang on a second! Steven Lefcourt has made this dream come true in his great artwork depiction of 8-bit fatalities. Splat – take that Goomba! Damn the ignorant media!

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Brutal_mario_luigisource: Steven Lefcourt

Digital Art: Video Games vs Real Life

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Let’s get this straight, I love video games being mashed into real life locations. I was super impressed with Aled Lewis Studio’s video gaming artwork, and now we have Lee Vidal coming to the party with his artistic effort.

Lee has done a fabulous job at placing iconic video games in very apt real life locations. If you don’t believe us, just take a peek below. If you would like to see more of Lee’s artistic works, head on over to his deviantArt page.

Spooky Yoshi’s Island
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Barrel roll
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Exciting motocross!
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Scenic route
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Brrrrrrrrrrr, ice climbing
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Go Mario!
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Advancing! Tank attack!
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Hunting castles
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Kicking ten shades out of Ken!
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image source: retronoob

Trapped: Andy Warhol’s Amiga Experiments

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Back on April 25, we reported on the discovery and recovery of Andy Warhol’s digital artistic works from 30 year old Amiga diskettes. The Trapped: Andy Warhol’s Amiga Experiments documentary was shown this past weekend (May 10) at the Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh. If you happen to have missed the première, don’t worry, we have it right here for you. Press play and enjoy.


source: nowseethis

Andy Warhol Digital Images Recovered From Old Amiga Disks

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Commodore Amiga computer equipment used by Andy Warhol
source: Hyperallergic

No need to rub your eyes in disbelief, it is all true – Andy Warhol’s digital artistic works have been recovered from 30 year old Amiga diskettes, as reported by BBC News.

Commodore commissioned Warhol to create a series of works to aid the launch of their Amiga 1000. Thank you to the Carnegie Mellon University’s computer club, these long lost works were (painstakingly) recovered. Who said diskettes oxidised?

The discovery and recovery of Andy Warhol’s digital images has been filmed for the Trapped: Andy Warhol’s Amiga Experiments documentary, to be shown on May 10 at the Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh. The documentary will be available online at nowseethis. Make sure you mark your diary!

Screen shot showing list of Warhol created digital works
Screen shot showing list of Warhol created digital works
source: Academia

Andy Warhol, "Venus"
Andy Warhol, “Venus” [1985]
source: Hyperallergic
Andy Warhol, “Campbell’s”
Andy Warhol, “Campbell’s” [1985]
source: Hyperallergic
Andy Warhol, “Andy2″
Andy Warhol, “Andy2″ [1985]
source: Hyperallergic
 

Pop-Culture: Old School Video Game Art

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If you happen to live in California, you may have wandered into Gallery 1988. Gallery 1988 is fast becoming the number one destination for pop-culture themed artwork in the US.

The best part of the gallery is that you can buy some very cool video gaming related artworks. Take a gander at these awesome video gaming inspired pieces.

Michael Weinstein “Bowser” Print
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Sarah Joncas “Hero of Hyrule”
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Kyle Norris “Centipede”
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Jason Liwag “Gosh! That’s A Strange Fish!” Print
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Glen Brogan “Punch Out!!” Print
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Aaron Jasinski “Throne of Games” Print
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Jason Edmiston “Donkey King” Print
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Andrew Wilson “The Hunter”
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image source: Gallery 1988

NEStalgia: Digital Papercraft Illustrations

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Prepare to have your mind totally blown away! Check out these awesome digital papercraft artworks based on some of our favourite NES games – all created by the super talented, Steph Caskenette. Show your support by visiting her store.

Mega Man
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Contra
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Dragon Warrior
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Castlevania
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Zelda II
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Metroid
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image source: Steph Caskenette

Artwork: Video Games vs Real Life

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We have seen an increase in video gaming mash’em ups in the recent past (Contra vs Paperboy being one of my favourites) . I am glad to say that this mash-up concept has now converged to the artistic field.

Aled Lewis Studio creates brilliant artworks that you would be proud to hang on your wall. We recently contacted Aled Lewis Studio and requested to show-off some of their impressive artworks from their ‘Video Games vs Real Life’ collection. They were very much obliging.

If you like what you see here (Ed: I am still drooling!), then head over to their store and start browsing for your ultimate video gaming art piece!

Duck Hunt: Schadenfreude Dog
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Double Dragon: Keeping The Mean Streets Clean
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Donkey Kong: Gorilla In The Mist
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Mario Kart: Koopa Beach
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Street Fighter II: E.Honda’s Hundred Hand Slap
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Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Field
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Q*Bert: No Climbing

All images used with permission from Aled Lewis Studio Limited, London

A big thank you to Aled Lewis Studio for allowing us to show-off  some of their awesome images.

 

Street Fighter: Where Are They Now [part 2]

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We shuddered when we saw what had become of Ryu, Zangief and Guile in the first part of Street Fighter: Where Are They Now.

Prepare yourself for part 2, as Arman Akopian (aka: I-GUYJIN-I) shows us exactly what Cyber Vega and Chun-Li have been up to and where Fei Long has been for the last three years.

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Street Fighter: Where Are They Now

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Ever wondered what has become of your favourite Street Fighter? Wonder no more! The talented Canadian 2D and 3D artist, Arman Akopian (aka: I-GUYJIN-I) has taken it upon himself to collate and show us what has happened to our favourite Street Fighters in the ‘Street Fighter Chronicles’.

Time hasn’t been too kind to our fighters – did you know that Zangief found God! I am still devastated to what has become of my favourite fighter, Ryu – very sad indeed.

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Source: I-GUYJIN