battletoad

battletoad explodes with arcade attitude—part mutant muscle, part animated madness. Painted with layered Posca markers on raw repurposed wood, the central figure bursts forward with tight black outlines, electric oranges, and gritty motion. It’s a visual gut punch—equal parts character and chaos.

The background stays rough and intentional. Hand-brushed white strokes create movement and texture, echoing old-school cabinet art while grounding the piece in street-level energy. Down the left side, the blue-and-yellow “CLAW” tag stands bold. Just beneath it, the black game emblem stays true to the source. On the right, a stylized “R” and the word “RARE” nod to the developers with reverence and style.

Comic book energy meets retro rebellion—RARE SMIRK is more than fan art. It’s a collector-grade tribute to button-mashing mayhem, reborn through the CLAW lens of color, form, and wild nostalgia.

Medium: Wood panel, paint and posca marker

Finish: Krylon UV-resistant clear coat for archival protection

Size: 5 1/2” x 0.75” x 10 3/8”

Signed: Yes

Ready to hang: Yes