Chris Trefz Art Blog

It's Over 9000! Sharing some new artwork in honor of the legendary creator, Akira Toriyama, who passed away on March 1st. In this piece, Goku is depicted powering up for his next planet-shaking battle. I vividly remember watching Dragon Ball Z on Toonami during the early 2000s. The imaginative character designs, the exhilarating fight scenes, and Goku's unwavering optimism and determination against insurmountable odds always left a lasting impression on me. As well as it's humorous moments like power-up scenes that seemed to span the length of an episodes to iconic lines like Vegeta's infamous "It's over 9,000!" scream before crushing his scouter device. It's not surprising the series became a global phenomenon. While I may have only caught occasional Dragon Ball movies or revisited clips on YouTube after the show left Toonami, Akira Toriyama's impact on pop culture has been undeniable. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fa

Celebrating Godzilla's historic win at the Oscars for Best Visual Effects with a brand new art piece!  A massive congratulations not only to the legendary Godzilla but also to the incredible Minus One team for their unparalleled skill and dedication in bringing our favorite kaiju to life on the big screen. Your exceptional craftsmanship rose above the special effects of modern Hollywood, all while demonstrating remarkable cost-efficiency. Here's to a well-deserved victory and the monumental impact of your cinematic artistry! .