Nintendo: 10 Amazing Pieces Of Donkey Kong Fan Art

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Nintendo 10 Pieces Of Donkey Kong Fan Art That Make Us Go Bananas

Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo's beloved characters, prompting artists to create amazing pieces of fan art. Here's our favorites. Donkey Kong, otherwise known as , and is a part of the Nintendo franchise as Mario's friendly rival. He first appeared in an arcade game back in 1981, but after gaining popularity he was given a series of his own games and has appeared in several other games within the franchise. Donkey Kong has only gained popularity ever since as he continues to be a staple character within Nintendo. Fans are the ones who made this ape so popular, which is why several have created amazing fan art representing this character. They portray him in various ways that shine a light on his various qualities. Keep reading to learn about 10 pieces of Donkey Kong fan art that make us go bananas! THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

10 Donkey Kong Is Here To Win By DasGnomo

http://fav.me/dbdagc1 This creation combines several different aspects of Donkey Kong's world into a single image. He sits atop Rambi the Rhino as he uses him to charge through his enemies and win all of the bananas. We love how , the artist, incorporated several of his enemies into the artwork and shows him in all of his glory. The small details included in the skin and fur of every creature in this piece draws our eye and makes it truly exceptional.

9 DK Deserves A Closeup by Josh Summana

http://fav.me/d5soqw2 This closeup of , especially the way in which they used their media to add texture to the design. We love how simple, yet complex, the artwork is in terms of shading and how the fur looks almost lifelike. This was created by an artist named and his talent is something many of us wish we could have. There is so much emotion encapsulated in this piece that we wish we could hang it up on our own walls.

8 This Artist Brought Him To Life by RatGnaw

http://fav.me/da04tqd We often wonder what Donkey Kong might look like if he roamed the Earth today, but this artist plucked this thought from our imagination. He created a realistic portrait of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong hanging out in the trees. They don't look frightening at all, and in fact, they almost appear inviting with warm eyes and soft smiles that set our minds at ease. This artist named brought our imaginations to life as he recreated our favorite character into something we can relate to.

7 Monster Hunter Meets Donkey Kong by wyvernsmasher

http://fav.me/d76xf4t This artist, called , created a face-off between Donkey Kong and a Rajang from . This monster is extremely violent and is able to shoot electricity from its mouth. We love the artistic expression behind this piece as these two worlds collide in a unique piece of art. The touch of their fists and the combination of the two styles of artwork in a single artwork is astounding. We can all bet that Donkey Kong would win, but with a monster as fierce as this, the battle might be closer than you think.

6 Unique Drawing Styles Draw The Eye by Themrock

http://fav.me/d7doh2z Some might look at this and find it a bit strange, which is exactly what this artist, named , was going for when they created it. They took their own unique drawing style and applied it to this timeless character, and we love it. The strange expressions on their faces combined with bodies twisting in unnatural ways is entertaining. It looks like something that could be hanging in the room tasteful and puts a new spin on something we have seen over and over again.

5 Bananas Are His Favorite by Gisalmeida

http://fav.me/dbndop8 Throughout the Donkey Kong games, players are tasked with collecting bananas, so it comes as no surprise an artist would draw him in this way. He loves them and wants them all, but we also chose this artwork because of the way in which Donkey Kong was drawn. The facial expression looks more realistic to an ape than that of the cartoon, while still holding onto the premise of his character. This artist, , let their creative juices flow as this piece came to life before their very eyes.

4 A Throwback Poster by Jayson Weidel

http://fav.me/d49as9w Fans who love old-school vibes and remember back when this game was first released will understand the sentiment behind this piece. Mario was pitted against Donkey Kong as he threw barrels to try and trip him up. It would look great in any throwback Nintendo room dedicated to the start of the franchise as we are transported back in time with one look. The simple use of color blocks with some flair added to intensify Donkey Kong's anger is pure perfection and we can only thank for creating this for us.

3 Mario Is In It To Win It by Gary Storkamp

http://fav.me/d1isskg like it could be made into a movie poster for an epic battle between these two powerhouse Nintendo characters. Mario looks like he is out for blood as he launches into the air to take out Donkey Kong with a single swing. We love how the coloring brings the action to life as things look like they are actually moving at top speeds. is the artist behind this masterpiece and all we can do is applaud him for the attention to detail in this piece.

2 He Can Be Primitive by Cryptid-Creations

http://fav.me/d8jh24o This piece showcases what can only be described as a primitive version of Donkey Kong. He almost resembles a caveman in a way between his actions and unintelligent facial expression. It is obvious he is entering into a rage as he waves the barrel above his head and we love how this artist came up with the design. is the artist behind this work and we only hope he makes more like this in the future.

1 Donkey King Is The King Of The Jungle by Masabowser

http://fav.me/d2lwpdc Donkey Kong is constantly pictured in tropical jungles, and this artist takes it to a whole new level. The amount of detail in the plants in the background alone is enough to make us gasp in awe of their talent. It looks like something that could be transformed into a 3D plaque as Donkey Kong already looks like he is swinging out of our screens. The entire image is relaxing and the artist, named , took his time to create something truly extraordinary.