Illustrator Astor Alexander Reimagines Video Game Art in Classic Styles

Video games, though a young art form, have reached the age where they kindle a sense of nostalgia for millions of people around the world. Painter and illustrator Astor Alexander is going all kinds of meta with this by producing video game-inspired pieces that mimic a number of other nostalgic art forms. Most notably, his art tips its hat to pulp novels and neoclassical painting. His work is a testament to the narrative power of illustrative style – plus, it's just really rad. [caption id="attachment_29054" align="alignnone" width="620"] The Legend of Zelda[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_29053" align="alignnone" width="620"] Super Mario Bros.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_29052" align="alignnone" width="620"] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess [/caption]   [caption id="attachment_29051" align="alignnone" width="620"] Bioshock: Burial At Sea[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_29055" align="alignnone" width="620"] The Witcher: Wild Hunt[/caption]