"Iron Mike: The Champ’s Punch-Out!!" Mike Tyson portrait by Chris Tutty

"Iron Mike: The Champ’s Punch-Out!!"

Chris Tutty’s Iron Mike: The Champ’s Punch-Out!! is a nostalgic and dynamic celebration of one of boxing’s most electrifying icons, Mike Tyson, brought to life through the lens of retro gaming. This 30" by 40" painting masterfully combines Tyson’s larger-than-life persona with the beloved world of Nintendo’s Punch-Out!!, creating a unique fusion of sports and pop culture.

In the foreground, at the center of the painting, Tyson is depicted in the heat of battle, fighting Little Mac, the scrappy underdog from Punch-Out!!. The clash brims with energy, capturing the thrill of the game’s unforgettable final showdown. Tyson’s powerful stance and Little Mac’s determination evoke the tension and excitement players felt as they faced off in the game’s iconic finale.

To the left of the action, all the colorful opponents from the game—Glass Joe, Bald Bull, King Hippo, and others—stand in a row, adding a playful and nostalgic touch to the composition. Meanwhile, Tyson is also shown seated in the corner of the ring, his intense focus momentarily interrupted as a trainer tends to his eye—a nod to the grit and determination that defined his boxing career.

In the top right, Tyson’s name is boldly stylized in a Nintendo-inspired logo, accompanied by a classic game controller, evoking memories of countless hours spent battling his pixelated likeness in the iconic video game.

Tutty’s use of airbrushing and oil techniques brings vibrancy and depth to every detail, from the texture of the boxing gloves to the vivid expressions of the characters. The painting’s layered storytelling not only celebrates Tyson’s legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time but also pays homage to the cultural phenomenon of Punch-Out!!.

Iron Mike: The Champ’s Punch-Out!! is a must-have for fans of boxing, retro gaming, and bold, imaginative art. This piece encapsulates the spirit of competition, nostalgia, and Tyson’s indomitable presence in both sports and entertainment

ORIGINAL WORKS

Each Original painting is unique and a one of a kind creation. A great amount of time and detail goes into each piece of art from hand painted brush strokes in acrylic and oil medium, to the unique art of airbrushing done with only the best of paints, Createx Auto -Air Colors and House of Kolors Automotive Paint. Aspects of geological layering almost like sedimentary rock are imparted with mixed mediums such as metallics, gold and silver flaking, the introduction of coppers and iron magnesium’s in fine powder as well as glass resins, pearls and industrial candy coats as seen on high end automobiles. Certain master pieces also use elements of sculpture with molding paste, crackling and organic material to highlight low and high points in the picture creating a dimensional embossed image which leaps off the canvas.

 ARTIST PROOFS

With the addition of all these materials and techniques in the Original, you may ask, what does an Artist Proof look like and how does it differ from the Original painting? Due to this unique style of artwork, normal prints are no even an option. An Artist Proof is painted in the same manner as an Original and all of the above techniques mentioned in the Original are imparted in the Artist Proofs with one exception. Artist proofs are derived from the original image. The original is professionally photographed by Rob Ryan of Render DC prior to its completion. The artist proof file is digitally remastered with a spectrometer and color balanced to lead to the next step. It is then printed and stretched on canvas providing a mapping for the new proof. This is called a archial pigment print. The stretched canvas is then re-airbrushed in order to retain the true vibrant colors of the original. Molding paste, pearls, metal flakes, candies, and neon paints are incorporated, and then sealed with glass resins. The Artist Proof equals the Original. The Proof is of the same quality but has expressive variations. Essentially it is a new painting based on the Original. The price point of the Artist Proof can be marketed with substantial savings, thus provides the consumer access to a truly unique piece of art.

11 inch by 14 inch Metal  Prints Limited Numbered Edition

Create a unique addition to any home or office with a sleek metal panel infused with your favorite image. All Metal Prints feature a glossy coating and rounded edges for a clean, beautiful display. Every piece comes with a sturdy fixture for wall-mounting.

8 inch by 10 inch Dye-Sublimation prints Limited Numbered Edition

Fine art photo printing on metal or what is known as metal prints is a relatively new industry. So what are metal prints? Simply put, metal prints are images printed on aluminum. But it is vastly more complicated than that. The secret is how the printing is done. Most photo prints are simply ink jet printers on a piece of canvas or other paper material. The print material fades, cannot be cleaned easily, and of course must be framed.

Fine art metal printing uses a technique called dye sublimation. Dye sublimation means that inks are turned into a vapor or gas, before they turn into a liquid.

Dye sublimation is a digital print technology that allows the reproduction of full color images on a variety of surfaces. Dye sublimation on hard surface is possible because the surfaces have been coated using an innovative manufacturing process that provides high-definition, durable photo panels that preserve images for generations. Instead of printing images directly on a surface, which may scratch easily, the image is infused into the coating to provide permanent protection and durability.

 8 inch by 10 inch Art Resin Block Prints Limited Numbered Edition

Art resin blocks are a unique and personal way to showcase art. Each art block is a professional digitally remastered photo of the original art which is mounted to a pine wood 8 inch by 10 inch canvas block and then coated with a lifetime ultraviolet protective called Artresin which appears as a type of sold glass and enhances the work of art. Only two hundred and fifty prints of each Image are created.

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