This short and pudgy Italian plumber has come a long way since his first exploits in the Mushroom Kingdom. He has since expanded from side-scrolling arcade games to a variety of other video game genres, from puzzles to racing. Despite being Nintendo’s mascot, though, much of his personality is left open to interpretation. This post features how various designers have explored the many possible faces of Mario.
Get in touch with the gamer in you and check out this cool collection of creative Mario artwork; or, as Mario would say, “Let’s-a go!”
Super Mario Brothers Fanart
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Super Mario World
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Go Go Mario
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Super Mario Star
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Mario
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Super Mario
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Super Mario Bros
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Massacre Mario
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Super Mario
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Super Mario 2
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More Super Mario Fun
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Mario Paintings
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Mario Brothers
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Grumpy Mario
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It’s-a me, MARIO
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Mario Notefumestodaslas Setas
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HERE WE GO Again
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Mario Redesign
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Portraits: Mario + Luigi
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Super Mario
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Mario for President
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It’s me… Mario
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Wii Set a Fire….Guy
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WIP – Smash Melee Mario
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Mario
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Mario Guickie
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Super Mario Bros. 3 – Reloaded
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I Spit Hot Fire
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Super Mario Bros. 3
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Sketch – Mario
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Mario Color
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Alternative Mario
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[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by WPstudios, Tony Mack, MiracleworX and others. MiracleworX said: A Round-Up of Super Mario Artworks http://bit.ly/dsSDj8 #graphic #design [...]
There is some really great stuff here! I love the realistic portraits. There was an artist a couple years ago that painting a great image of Mario that isn’t here. If I can find it I’ll post a link.
Best Mario portrait ever: http://jimiyo.gfxartist.com/artworks/162108
Cool. These bring me back to the days of Nintendo and Nester from Nintendo magazine. These artists are ahead of the curve. Great jobs guys.
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SO many different styles, moods and expression! Loving this.
Simply awesome *.*
THIS ONE OWNS THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! —–>http://lastscionz.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2o47dt
I did one too!
feel free to check it out :D
http://vomitoryfecalius.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d20wjvw
awesome roundup .. but you forgot one that I loooove .. http://www.gucomics.com/comic/?cdate=20081124
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Impressive collection! I was (still am) a huge Mario’s adventures fan, this brings back great memories! :)
Great portrait !
I made a funny one last year, if people are interested :)
http://pierropod.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1zwhxa
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I have a Mario included in my on-going series “#FatKid” – http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeyman504/4576534954/in/set-72157623633348343/
Maybe you can include it next time. :D
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[...] Considering the portly plumber started out as a secondry character to Donkey Kong, he’s done pretty good for himself being the star of arguably the greatest games the world has seen. The beauty of Mario is his description and personality. A portly plumber who wears dungarees, rides a dinosaur and lives in a fantasy world. People can interpret that however they want which leads to some very cool concept art. Check them out here. [...]
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Mario Bros and the mushrooms! :D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrpinkeyes/4785295211/
Greetings from México!
Amazing collection.
I love Mario. :)
awesome stuff
my own take: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nirufe/4349158873/in/set-72157623261408721/