Chris Trefz Art Blog

New Illustration by Chris Trefz Celebrating National Video Game Day: A Nostalgic Journey into Pixelated Adventures. Introduction: National Video Game Day is an occasion that fills gamers around the world with excitement and nostalgia. It's a day when we pay tribute to the incredible history and impact of video games on our lives. To honor this special day, I have created a new illustration that takes us back to the golden era of pixelated adventures. Join me as we explore the fascinating history of video games, uncover the origins of National Video Game Day, and delve into the details of my artwork, which captures the essence of classic space shooter games. The History of Video Games: Video games have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The earliest iterations can be traced back to the mid-20th century, with significant milestones such as the creation of "Tennis for Two" in 1958 and the iconic "Pong" in 1972. These early games laid the foundation for...

New artwork of the Marauder, former Allie turned demonic foe in the Game Doom Eternal. The Marauder from Doom Eternal (Video Game 2020). "You were never one of us. You were nothing but a usurper...a false idol. My eyes have been opened. Let me help you to see, Slayer." A group of resurrected and corrupted Night Sentinels, the Marauders are enemies which appear in Doom Eternal, as well as both of its subsequent DLC releases. A group of resurrected and corrupted Night Sentinels, the Marauders are those who sided with the Khan Maykr and the Hell Priests against the realm of Argent D'Nur, becoming demonic sentinels after their deaths.

New artwork of video game icon, and heroine of Final Fantasy VII, Tifa Lockhart. Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII, as featured in the recent remake. In the game, Tifa is the childhood friend of the protagonist, Cloud Strife. She is a member of the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE and the proprietor of the 7th Heaven tavern in the Midgar slums. In order to keep Cloud Strife close and secure, she persuades him to join the organization.  She then helps him defend the Planet against the game's antagonist, Sephiroth. She was further developed in titles included in the Final Fantasy VII Compilation, such as Advent Children, where she tries to persuade Cloud to let go of his self-imposed guilt and move on with his life following Sephiroth's defeat.

Recent artwork of the Doom Slayer, in honor of the new game, "Doom Eternal". Rip and Tear! "In the first age, in the first battle, when the shadows first lengthened, one stood. Burned by the embers of Armageddon, his soul blistered by the fires of Hell and tainted beyond ascension, he chose the path of perpetual torment. In his ravenous hatred, he found no peace, and with boiling blood, he scoured the Umbral Plains seeking vengeance against the dark lords who had wronged him. He wore the crown of the Night Sentinels, and those that tasted the bite of his sword named him... the Doom Slayer." - Doom Slayer Testament, from the Doom remake, 2016.