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Hello all. This was my final project for my Design class laat semester. It got an A. I figure this'll be a good addition to my Smash Bros. series.Probably obvious to most of you, but just in case, I'll explain what's happening. This painting is a parody of Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" with Nintendo's all-stars standing in for Jesus and his Apostles. I worked very hard to capture the detail and whatnot of the original while still keeping my own style.
And, like the original, I was sure to include my own "Da Vinci code" in the piece, which is why the image file is so large. I'd like to see if any one can figure out any of the secret messages I've hidden in here. I'll even give you a hint as to one: There's a reason for why each character is seated where they are. They where not just selected arbitrarilly from the Smash Bros. lineup. Some may be more obvious than others, but...well, now I'm making it more than a hint. See if you can crack that code and the others!
As to picture quailty, the real piece isn't this dark. Out of the 500 pictures I took, this was the only passable one. The rest were either blurred, not centred, had a huge glare from the flasf, and usually all three. This one was a little dark, but the sharpest.
Okay, enjoy and happy code cracking!
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Comments: 207
NinjaEin In reply to ??? [2007-04-30 16:23:48 +0000 UTC]
Guh...symbolism...making head...EXPLODE!!!
Gah...feel better now...well, I love the references and whatnot. *Looks around* Now that the biblical references are over with, KIRBY'S STEALING THE FOOD!!!
GET HIM!!! GYAAAAA!!!
*ultimate owning match between everyone here takes place*
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SweetPlushieCake In reply to ??? [2007-04-19 02:49:50 +0000 UTC]
I love the details and intricacy you put into creating this piece.
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AngstyGuy In reply to 7LoSt-CaUsE7 [2007-04-18 01:00:33 +0000 UTC]
Maybe it's all part of the code...
and thank you!
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EsuriatCorinths In reply to ??? [2007-04-09 01:26:08 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely astounding. You win on countless levels for this painting.
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AngstyGuy In reply to EsuriatCorinths [2007-04-09 04:41:05 +0000 UTC]
wow! thanks! you win the daily compliment award! hehe now I'm all smiles!
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CantFaketheFunk In reply to ??? [2007-04-08 12:53:55 +0000 UTC]
So...
from left to right...
Falco = Bartholomew
Young Link = James, son of Alphaeus (James the Younger)
Fox = Andrew
Wario = Judas
Luigi = Peter
Peach = Mary Magdelene
Mario = Jesus
Falcon = Thomas
Link = James, son of Zebedee (James the Greater)
Marth = Philip
Pit = Matthew
Roy = Jude Thaddeus
DK = Simon the Zealot
Mario = Jesus
Peach = Mary, this is self-explanatory
Wario = Judas, also self-explanatory, and holding a bag of gold as Judas holds a bag of silver.
Luigi = Peter, the closest apostle to Jesus. Makes sense.
Links = both Jameses, Younger and Greater.
Falcon = Thomas... maybe "Show me your moves" is supposed to be a reference to "show us your wounds?" I dunno.
That's all I could figure out. Luigi's holding a Nintendo controller like Peter holds a knife, but I can't figure out if it's symbolic or you just wanted something to put in his hand. Don't know why DK is Simon... maybe because of his taunt being the "??? shrug" and Simon is sorta posed like that in the painting.
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ryo-satsuma In reply to CantFaketheFunk [2007-04-10 05:16:43 +0000 UTC]
OMG, that's so deep...
I gotta figure out the symbolism in the NES controller being the replacement for the dagger though... I caught that one at least ^_^;...
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AngstyGuy In reply to CantFaketheFunk [2007-04-09 04:46:54 +0000 UTC]
dear lord! you got them all absolutly right! I NEVER thought anyone would!! especially DK and Falcon! you are a true genius!! way to go!!! you even picked up on the NES contoller!! you rock!! As a reward, I'd be more than happy to do a commision work or something!!!
And if you can get the other characters at the table, I'll be even more impressed(I thought Pit woulda been the easiest...)
Again, I gotta say, way to go!!!
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Oozlebachr In reply to AngstyGuy [2010-09-05 14:55:29 +0000 UTC]
Sorry to intrude, but is Pit a direct reference to Matthew the Evangelist being accompanied with a winged man?
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Oozlebachr In reply to AngstyGuy [2010-09-05 18:19:02 +0000 UTC]
By the way, it's a great piece, was searching for a wallpaper, but this just caught my eye
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CantFaketheFunk In reply to AngstyGuy [2007-04-10 04:31:51 +0000 UTC]
Haha, thanks We spent a bit covering it in an art class I took (the painting), but I'm afraid I can't quite see where Pit = Matthew... but I'm sure you had a reason!
I'd be pleased with more EBA art, especially if it in some way has Missy, aka cuteness incarnate. The rest of your EBA stuff is just plain nifty in general
This is currently my desktop due to sheer awesomeness.
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AngstyGuy In reply to CantFaketheFunk [2007-04-12 01:03:18 +0000 UTC]
More than happy to do EBA stuff! I'll get on it as soon as all my homework is done...so sometime around fall of 2145...lol jk, but it is quite a bit, but I'll get on it as soon as possible! And thanks again!
P.S. If you're interested, I could P.M. you the Pit/Matthew connection. You HAVE earned it...
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ryo-satsuma In reply to ??? [2007-03-28 07:21:55 +0000 UTC]
This is my desktop on my computer now, just wanted you to know.
also, Luigi's holding a regular nintendo controller XD
Wonder what that's about?
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AngstyGuy In reply to ryo-satsuma [2007-03-29 01:46:05 +0000 UTC]
Wow! I'm honored! and lol yes he is. One more peice of the puzzle is found!
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Chibi-Pit In reply to ??? [2007-03-24 08:32:25 +0000 UTC]
Well, I don't know much about art, so the only thing I could figure out was that Mario is Jesus (obviously). As for the others, I have no clue. Uh, about the stars on the walls and the fact that they are numbered... does 1-2-8 stand for Super Mario 128 and 6-4 for the original Super Smash Brothers game for the Nintendo 64? 'Cause I remember there was an Event Match in Super Smash Bros. Melee called Super Mario 128... I was just wondering if that was what those numbers meant.
Awesome painting. It made me laugh, especially when I saw Snake hiding under the table.
You are a very talented painter. This deserves an A+ or higher!
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AngstyGuy In reply to Chibi-Pit [2007-03-25 06:09:44 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! And you got the numbers (more or less) right! 6and 4 do represent the N64 for the premire console of SSB, but, and I know this sounds lame, you missed the "N" which Pit's wings create. And 128 is the GCN's bit processing, which is why they had the Event Match "Mario 128" as that was the original title for "Super Mario Sunshine" before they began developing it. So anyway, I'd give it to you on a test! Way to go(your the first to get 128) and thanks again!
P.S. I'm glad you like Snake..painting him like that made me laugh!
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waluigis-girl In reply to ??? [2007-03-15 02:08:48 +0000 UTC]
This is awesome... how long did this take you?
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AngstyGuy In reply to waluigis-girl [2007-03-16 06:21:07 +0000 UTC]
like a friggin week and a half. And I had to stay up all night the night before it was due..and had to work on it after that!
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Joshiyoshi In reply to ??? [2007-02-25 21:26:09 +0000 UTC]
Sorry to double post. But I know FOR SURE that it has something to do with moving into a new generation of gaming, Nintendo, in this case.
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AngstyGuy In reply to Joshiyoshi [2007-03-02 06:44:14 +0000 UTC]
you may be on to atleast part of the mystery...
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Joshiyoshi In reply to ??? [2007-02-25 21:24:08 +0000 UTC]
The thing is, I know what the numbers mean, but not what they represent. What you used them for, I have no idea.
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AngstyGuy In reply to Joshiyoshi [2007-03-02 06:45:12 +0000 UTC]
I bet you could figure it out....you just gotta know your Smash Bros.
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Joshiyoshi In reply to ??? [2007-02-18 01:08:08 +0000 UTC]
The numbers on the doors... 128. 64...... Do they have something to do with the code?
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AngstyGuy In reply to Joshiyoshi [2007-02-18 07:06:34 +0000 UTC]
Yes they do! But do you know what? If you need a hint....pay close attention to Pit...
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TheTiminator1 In reply to AngstyGuy [2007-11-30 21:09:07 +0000 UTC]
Pit and Roy seem to be glaring at Donkey Kong, that important?
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AngstyGuy In reply to TheTiminator1 [2007-12-01 08:16:53 +0000 UTC]
uh, it's just how the folks in the original were posed. It was a frantic conversation going on.
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nebulafire In reply to ??? [2007-02-12 03:37:28 +0000 UTC]
thats awsome! i assume that must have taken you a while.
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AngstyGuy In reply to nebulafire [2007-02-13 01:26:11 +0000 UTC]
Oh dear god yes. I had to stay up all night the night before it was due to finish it, too.
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le-crazy In reply to ??? [2007-01-31 10:12:49 +0000 UTC]
Heh, I love the concept... the Last Smash? Who woulda thunk it? XD ...code cracking... head... hurt...! Haha. Was this acrylic? 'Cuz somehow the colours seem very... I dunno, appropriate, considering it's a game and all... pity the picture's so dark, but excellent piece nonetheless
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AngstyGuy In reply to le-crazy [2007-02-02 08:01:22 +0000 UTC]
Yep, it's acrylic. I had the acrylic, the assignment required acrylic, It looks more game-ish in acrylic, I preffer acrylic, so I used acrylic!
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CoyotesOwn In reply to ??? [2007-01-25 21:28:48 +0000 UTC]
Why are there two Links in it? Is it a part of the code?
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AngstyGuy In reply to CoyotesOwn [2007-01-26 08:03:35 +0000 UTC]
Yep! The Link on the left is young Link and on the right is adult Link in his updated Twilight Princess style. Now why do you suppose I did that....?
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jigglysama In reply to ??? [2007-01-25 11:14:24 +0000 UTC]
Hahahaha! Oh wow. Now this is something I would never expected to see.
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AngstyGuy In reply to jigglysama [2007-01-26 08:05:57 +0000 UTC]
lol Glad I expanded your world view
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random-crazyness In reply to ??? [2007-01-25 04:53:31 +0000 UTC]
Hmm...symbolism? well, the most obvious id the Mario/Jesus, Peach/Magdoline reference, with the "V" shape that's supposed to be representative of a vagina in paintings... but that's about as far as I've read into the controversy.
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The-Man-Of-Tomorrow In reply to ??? [2007-01-24 23:53:19 +0000 UTC]
I drew something like that! It was called "The Last Cartoon". It Had Bart Simpson as Jesus, and his disiples were Fat Albert, Daffy Duck, Stewie Griffin, Spongebob Squarepants, Mandy, Bender, Fred Flintstone, Popeye and UnderDog. I might scan it later!
But anyways, I love this take on DaVinci's Masterpiece. FAVE!
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