Friday, August 6, 2010

Mario

I bought a few charcoal pencils and chalk, thought that I would want to try them out. But I wanted to draw another Video Game hero, who is more recognizable, and I thought he'd look more lively with colors somehow...
So itsa Mario! =) I realize that a lot of people didn't know who Ryu was in the last post, so I think this one should have no problem. He's done with some office highlighters, and basic colored markers, and I manage to use those charcoal and chalk on his gloves, and what I discovered too is that chalk works pretty well on markers ^^ Thank you all for your comments and for visiting.

20 comments:

  1. I love this piece! You really captured the fun I always equate with the game. Nicely done.

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  2. EXCELLENT!! Such a handsome fellow!!

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  3. Mama Mia!! My younger son would be excited - excellent drawing!

    I hope the waiting ends soon...

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  4. Very nice, colorful drawing. My oldest grandchild was Mario at Halloween last year so I DO know who this is.

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  5. Ooooh, I love it! (I guess you already knew that. :D ) Computer games are a girls best friend... or something like that! (Well, I do need an obsession if I don't care about shoes, don't I?).
    It's amazing how much depth you create just with some regular markers! Sweet!

    Do you think you're gonna further expand your games heroes gallery? :)

    PS: I did recognize Ryu at once! You got him very well!

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  6. He came out fabulous. Definitely more recognizable. You made my sons day when I opened your page. He wanted me to tell you, "He did great."

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  7. Now this is a character that I recognize! And it is so well done!

    Hope your wait ends soon! I recently ordered some schminke paints. Actually, on July 22nd. I got them YESTERDAY! The lady didn't even mail them until I complained in an email about it taking so long! What is worse is that every time I order supplies I practically stop all production until the new stuff arrives! I don't know why I do that but it made this time feel like forever!

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  8. Ha! The first computor game my kids ever had..everytime I hear the music it takes me back. You've really captured Mario!
    Throw yourself into your art and think positive, time will pass quickly you'll see!

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  9. FORT LAUDERDALE??!!! E-mail me if you are coming down here for an interview and we will definitely get together!

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  10. Although I don't really like this type of art, I think your technical handling of the subject is superb.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  11. ..really like the colours and the champignons! =]
    thanks for visiting my blog

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  12. Cool!!! My children loves this game.. My doughther has said: "Look at this, Mum! He is Mario!" jeje

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  13. He's WONDERFUL! Alex, your talent blows me away! I love the portraits too in your earlier posts. Beautiful.

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  14. Too much fun! Interesting to know that you mixed highlighters, markers and chalk. Mario never looked so good! And, I liked playing Mario Brothers.

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  15. Love it but where's Yoshi?

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  16. Wow, this one is cool! Great bright colors and style! The Ryu drawing is great too (loved that you precised "not an addict" when saying you loved video games ; ) !)

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  17. I love this piece too!! so delightful and beautiful!! the proportion and colour are great great great!!

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