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! .

New Art Happy "National Dress Up Your Pet Day" everyone! To celebrate, here's a picture of Fredrick, my bearded dragon, showing off his mythological roots.

 New Artwork! As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks burst over the city skyline, lighting up the night sky. The thunderous sound stirs Godzilla from his slumber. Rising up from beneath the waves, the mighty leviathan pauses to observe the colorful display for a moment, before adding his own atomic flame to help ring in the new year.  Hope everyone has a great start to 2024! 🎉🥂

New Artwork! Concluding 2023 with another entry into my "Walking in a Winter Horror Land" series. This time it's a scene of Shin Godzilla merrily stomping his way across a snowy forest, dressed to celebrate the season. Hopefully, the people inside that cabin heard the atomic wassailer coming and decided it was lovely weather for a sleigh ride together... to somewhere else. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, and wishing you all a Happy New Year!

 New Artwork! Merry Christmas Eve everyone! To celebrate, here's a new illustration to spread some winter magic. 🐾🎁 Join this adorable family of polar bears as they gather to open their presents on Christmas morning. Wishing you all a happy holiday season filled with joy and a great start to the new year! 🌟☃️

New Artwork! 🎄👹 Wishing you a Merry Krampusnacht! 🌟🎁 Embrace the festive chills with a twist of folklore as Krampus comes to town to punish the naughty! 🎨✨ Check out my new digital artwork featuring the mischievous goat-like Krampus. May your holiday season be filled with merry moments and just a hint of delightful fright! 🎅🔔

New Artwork! 🦃🏢 Thanksgiving aftermath: When the turkeys rise! 🌆🔪 Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving feast. This year, our turkey decided to take matters into its own claws. Introducing 'Thanksgiving: Rise of the Turkeys'—where giant Godzilla-like turkeys roam the city with utensils of destruction! 🍁🍂

New Artwork! Happy Godzilla Day! Today is the 69th anniversary of the monster's first film appearance in 1954. To celebrate, here's some new artwork inspired by his look in 1971's "Godzilla vs. Hedorah".

New Illustration by Chris Trefz: A Halloween Take on a Kaiju Battle! This year will bring more tricks than treats as Biollante returns from space on Halloween night to challenge the King of Monsters to a rematch. Meanwhile, the atomic titan has come ashore to eat candy and kick ass... and he's all out of candy. Here's some closeup for more detail. Hey there, fellow monster enthusiasts! Today, I'm excited to share the backstory and creation process behind my latest digital illustration: the epic showdown between Godzilla and Biollante in the Halloween spirit! Godzilla vs. Biollante: The Movie Rundown Let's kick things off with a quick trip down monster memory lane. "Godzilla vs. Biollante" hit the screens back on December 16, 1989, directed and written by Kazuki Omori and brought to life by the creative minds at Toho Studio. The plot? Well, without giving away all the spoilers, let's just say it involves the iconic Godzilla facing off against the plant-base

New Illustration by Chris Trefz of Jason Voorhees: The Ominous Horror of Friday the 13th in October. Introduction: Friday the 13th, a date etched in the annals of horror history, has long been synonymous with spine-chilling superstitions and dark tales. It's a day where the ordinary can take on an eerie aura, and the ominous seems all too real.  This year, the stars align in the spookiest way possible, as Friday the 13th falls in the eerie month of October. To celebrate this fortuitous alignment of dates, I've created a bone-chilling artwork that pays homage to one of horror's most iconic figures: Jason Voorhees from the "Friday the 13th" film series. The Legend of Jason Voorhees: Before delving into the artwork, it's crucial to understand the legacy of Jason Voorhees. Born of the horror genre, Jason is a name that sends shivers down the spine of any self-respecting horror fan. This masked and machete-wielding slasher first appeared in the original "Frid

Clash of Titans: New Illustration by Chris Trefz of  Godzilla vs. Ghidorah. Freed from his icy prison and fueled by hatred for his ancient rival, King Ghidorah awakens, ready to once again challenge Godzilla for the title of King of the Monsters. Introduction: In the realm of epic cinematic showdowns, few can rival the intensity and scale of the battle between Godzilla and King Ghidorah in the 2019 film "Godzilla: King of the Monsters." As a fan of monstrous clashes and the awe-inspiring world of kaiju, I was inspired to create an illustration that captures the moment when Ghidorah emerges from the ice in the Antarctic, ready to face off against the King of the Monsters himself. In this blog post, we'll delve into the plot of the movie, explore the design and significance of Ghidorah, and uncover the inspiration behind my artwork. The Plot of "Godzilla: King of the Monsters": "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" is the sequel to the 2014 film "Godzil