Mario and Luigi have been around for a very long time, and they’ve become ingrained into modern society in a way. They’re very recognizable, they’ve appeared in tons of games, and they haven’t changed too much in over two decades. For most of us, Mario and Luigi represent a very pleasant part of childhood, and most Mario fan art reflects that. But then there are some artists who decide to go an entirely different direction with their homages to the arcade machine heroes.
"Turnip Murder", illustrated by Winona Nelson
Winona Nelson’s vision is equal parts odd and awesome. It’s strange to see
familiar baddies cast in a slightly more realistic light, but the entire painting
is gorgeous. The realistic Mario and Luigi look ready to fight as they cross over
the
Shy Guy-infested log bridge that’s well-known to any lover of Super Mario Brothers 2.
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