'The Ultimate Combo'

While clicking through Gallery 1988's website last night (I do that sometimes), I came across the following Street Fighter II-inspired screenprint:

I've always had a bit of a thing for Street Fighter II--despite the fact that I suck at it--so I'd probably buy one of these 18-by-24-inch prints (for a mere $35) if such a thing were possible.

Unfortunately, artist David Soames is only selling them to folks who can pick them up in San Francisco.

Oh, well. Maybe next time.

I hope her next one is 'cute Chun-Li'

Boston-based artist Lindsay Small recently posted the following Street Fighter-inspired portraits on her blog, lindsaysmall.blogspot.com.

I'm not sure which is cuter: cute Ken or cute Ryu. For the time being, I'll go with the former--thanks to his cute quote ("I ripped my sleeves off") and his mushroom nose.

Small says she's thinking about "finishing out the cast." Here's hoping this talented artist does so sooner rather than later.

(Via capcom-unity.com)