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“You'll come out of your shell (next time).” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/youll-come-out-of-your-shell-next-time

#retrogaming #nintendo #NES #smb3 #super mario #super mario bros #supermario #supermariobrothers #8bitProverbs

“Sneak around too long, you’ll get caught.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/sneak-around-too-long-youll-get-caught

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #metal gear series #metal gear #8bitProverbs

This weeks featured artist is the very creative Andy Cochran, creator of 8-bit Proverbs. Andy uses his love of classic video games and creates artwork that's not only fun to look at, but can actually motivate and inspire you as well. Take a look at some of his pieces below and be sure to checkout his website 8bitproverbs.com. Excitebike KD: Hey Andy, can you give our readers a little info about yourself and what you do? AC: I was born in Louisville, KY and spent my childhood drawing, painting, and playing lots of video games. I studied fine arts at Maryland Institute College of Art and now work as a web designer in New York City. I'm currently working on a series of gouache paintings that pair classic video game sprites with simple maxims that I call 8-bit Proverbs. Punch Out! KD: What inspired 8-bit Proverbs? AC: I've always enjoyed wordplay and exploring metaphoric possibilities hidden in everyday objects. Familiarity and nostalgia are inherent qualities of 8-bit games. But you

#retrogaming #nostalgia #80s video games #nintendo #nes #arcade

“If you suck, mend your broken dreams.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/if-you-suck-mend-your-broken-dreams

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #kirby #kirby's adventure #8bitProverbs

“A good partner doesn't steal your life.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/a-good-partner-doesnt-steal-your-life

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #contra #konami code #8bitProverbs

“Causing others to fail doesn't ensure success.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/causing-others-to-fail-doesnt-ensure-success

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #excitebike #8bitProverbs

“Grab that rare slice of life!” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/grab-that-rare-slice-of-life

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #teenage mutant ninja turtles #tmnt #8bitProverbs

“Don't let a mistake define you.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/dont-let-a-mistake-define-you

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #legend of zelda #zelda #error #8bitProverbs

“You can only punch your brother if you so choose.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/you-can-only-punch-your-brother-if-you-so-choose

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #double dragon ii #8bitProverbs

“Best friends can laugh at you and not get shot.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/best-friends-can-laugh-at-you-and-not-get-shot

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #duck hunt #8bitProverbs

“Take a moment to regain your strength.” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/take-a-moment-to-regain-your-strength

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #punch-out!!#8bitProverbs

“Hang in there!” #8bitProverbs 8bitproverbs.com/prints/hang-in-there

#retrogaming #nintendo #nes #bionic commando #8bitProverbs

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