Chris Trefz Art Blog

“That is not dead which can eternal lie. And with strange eons even death may die.” …Castro from Hp Lovecraft’s “Call of Cthulhu” One of the cool things about Cthulhu is LoveCraft left it’s description open enough for each reader to picture what they personally found the most terrifying. Which has lead to a very wide variety of depictions and interpretations of his likeness by fans over the years. This is my own envisioning of the evil alien god. I wanted an image that was both hideous and menacing looking. I also wanted to make him look somewhat decomposed looking, because of his death-like slumber. But also because of the scene where the doors to his city of R'lyeh open, the smell is described as the stench of a thousand crypts.

New Artwork of the Invincible Iron Man: A Tribute to the Armored Avenger A quick sketch of Iron Man based on the new movie. Introduction: Iron Man, the iconic superhero from Marvel Comics, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with his powerful armor and unwavering determination. From his origins in the comic books to his successful leap onto the silver screen, Iron Man has become a symbol of technological prowess and superheroic valor. In this article, we delve into the origins of the character, his rise to fame in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the inspiration behind a new artwork that pays tribute to the Invincible Iron Man. Origins and Powers: Created by writer and editor Stan Lee, along with scripter Larry Lieber and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, Iron Man made his debut in Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963. The character's alter ego, Tony Stark, is a brilliant industrialist and inventor who constructs a high-tech suit of armor to save his own life and fights a...

Godzilla doing battle against the air force. But unlike in the movie, it's going to take a lot more than a handful of missiles to defeat the beast. Done in a combination of pencil and digital shading, with color done in photoshop.

Unleashing Ferocity: A Color Pencil Tribute to the Celtic Predator from Aliens vs Predator The Celtic Predator from Alien vs Predator. He died pretty early on in the movie, but it was still pretty badass when he was tossing that Alien through stone walls. Introduction: In the rich tapestry of the Alien and Predator franchises, one film stands out as a thrilling collision between two iconic species: Aliens vs Predator. Released in 2004, this action-packed movie brought together the extraterrestrial creatures in an epic battle for supremacy. In this blog article, we delve into the plot of Aliens vs Predator, explore the role of the Celtic Predator, and discuss the creative process behind the character's unique design. Additionally, I'll share my personal inspiration for creating a color pencil drawing that captures the ferocity and intensity of the Celtic Predator. Aliens vs Predator: An Epic Showdown: Aliens vs Predator takes place in a remote Antarctic pyramid, where a grou...

Godzilla - Fire Breath Godzilla, unleashing the fury of his breath weapon.

The 19998 American Godzilla facing off against Bagorah, an enormous bat creature from the Dark Horse Godzilla comic series from early 90's.

Updated Jan 30, 2023 A new illustration of Godzilla, blending design aspects from the 1998 American movie, and Godzilla: The animated series. To help capture the monster brawls of the animated series I depicted Godzilla here defeating a giant spider opponent.  I recently went back in and added a sky background and added additional digital shading to the original pencil shading to make the monster more three-dimensional. Original version  Chris Trefz, Godzilla, Gojira, Kaiju, Tristar, Animated Series, Giant Monster, Mathew Brodrick,  

Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla  When I saw the first Godzilla resurrected as a cyborg in the monster wars trilogy of the animated series, I thought it would have been pretty cool if Godzilla squared off against a fully mechanized copy of himself like in the toho series. Here’s a sample of what a Mechazilla might look like.

Fanart of the 1998 American Godzilla.

Godzilla: The King of Monsters! This image I did the line drawing by hand, shaded and textured on the computer, and added an enhanced sky photo in the background.

New Illustration by Chris Trefz of Godzilla Battling a Giant Octopus in a Tribute to Classic Kaiju Films Introduction In my latest artwork, I had the opportunity to delve into the world of kaiju and unleash the mighty Godzilla in an epic battle against a formidable opponent. Drawing inspiration from the 1998 American movie, I captured the iconic monster in the midst of a gripping struggle with a gigantic octopus. This illustration combines the modern design of Godzilla with the charm and spirit of classic Japanese films, bringing to life an exciting clash of titans in the depths of the ocean. The Artwork Description In this pencil drawing, which I later scanned and digitally colored, Godzilla takes center stage as he grapples with a colossal octopus lurking beneath the ocean's surface. The majority of the octopus remains hidden, allowing only its tentacles to emerge, entangling around Godzilla's powerful arms. The tension is palpable as Godzilla twists and strains, roaring in ...

New Illustration by Chris Trefz: A Sketch of an Alien from Aliens vs Predator  Introduction: In the vast universe of science fiction and horror, there are few creatures as iconic and fear-inducing as the Alien. With its unforgettable design and nightmarish features, the Alien has captured the imaginations of fans worldwide. In my recent artwork, I aimed to capture the essence of this extraterrestrial nightmare, specifically drawing inspiration from the movie Aliens vs Predator. Combining the elegance of pencil drawing with the vibrant hues of digital coloring, I sought to showcase the intricate details and inhuman beauty of this creature. Exploring the Design: The Alien depicted in my sketch draws upon the unique design elements from the Aliens vs Predator franchise. Its elongated head, with its elongated cranium and fang-filled mouth, exudes an eerie sense of predatory grace. The enlarged four-fingered hands, tipped with menacing claws, convey the lethal nature of this otherworld...