Mario - Super Mario Collection (SMC) - Hueforge

Nintendo's beloved plumber beams with personality in this portrait from Canadian Gamer's Super Mario Collection HueForge series. Mario's iconic red cap, emblazoned with the familiar "M" emblem, anchors the composition as he rests his white-gloved hand beneath his chin in a classic, cheerful pose. The background is divided into a bold checkerboard of crimson red and vivid cobalt blue — colors that feel unmistakably true to the franchise's visual identity — while the character himself is rendered with confident black outlines and warm skin tones that pop against the geometric backdrop. The layered filament work creates a striking sense of depth, particularly visible in the way the black outlines separate cleanly from the colored fill regions, giving the piece an almost cel-shaded quality. The transitions between Mario's tan face, brown sideburn, and the deep red of his cap show careful filament management across multiple depth layers, resulting in smooth gradations that read beautifully from a distance. Mounted in its clean black frame, this piece would make an excellent wall display in a game room or hobby space, where the bold primary colors and familiar subject can be appreciated as both fan art and serious printmaking craft.