The cartoon video game characters in Jell Gijsberts’ illustrations are an adorably different look at the classic characters. Aptly entitled ‘Videogame Heroes,’ the various characters have a completely different look than their traditional depictions, with larger eyes and a heavier reliance on vector style graphics.
The entire series is considered to be a tribute to Gijsberts’ favorite video game characters. The project includes Mario from Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Ken from Street Fighter, Link from Zelda, and many more. The ability to take the traditional design of these characters and create cartoon versions of them takes an incredibly imaginative mind. It’s very difficult to picture the things we intimately know in a completely transformed way. These cartoon video game characters are a wonderfully creative look at many of the classic favorites.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cartoon Video Game Characters
- Creating cartoon versions of classic video game characters offers a fresh and imaginative twist to beloved icons.
- Vector Style Graphics
- The use of vector style graphics in illustrating video game characters provides a visually appealing and modern aesthetic.
- Imaginative Transformations
- Transforming traditional video game designs into completely different and unexpected forms showcases the power of imaginative thinking.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming and Entertainment
- The gaming and entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of cartoon versions of video game characters to attract a wider audience and create new merchandise opportunities.
- Digital Art and Illustration
- The digital art and illustration industry can capitalize on the trend of creating cartoon video game characters by offering design services and selling artwork inspired by this style.
- Fashion and Apparel
- Fashion and apparel brands can collaborate with artists like Jell Gijsberts to create unique clothing lines featuring cartoon video game characters, tapping into the nostalgia of gamers and attracting a niche audience.
