Gerald Collings
@geraldcollings.bsky.social
Professional artist and lover of gaming - retro gaming before it was retro.
Just finished this new drawing tonight.
It untitled at the moment, but it was created using a brush pen, ink, a grey marker and a blue paint pen on watercolor paper @ 12”x9”.
It untitled at the moment, but it was created using a brush pen, ink, a grey marker and a blue paint pen on watercolor paper @ 12”x9”.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Just finished this new drawing tonight.
It untitled at the moment, but it was created using a brush pen, ink, a grey marker and a blue paint pen on watercolor paper @ 12”x9”.
It untitled at the moment, but it was created using a brush pen, ink, a grey marker and a blue paint pen on watercolor paper @ 12”x9”.
I was looking through my old work and decided to post a few. 1 and 2 are from grad school in 1998-2000, 3 is from my undergraduate years at the University of Tampa and 4 was also created during my grad program at MICA in Baltimore, MD.
November 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I was looking through my old work and decided to post a few. 1 and 2 are from grad school in 1998-2000, 3 is from my undergraduate years at the University of Tampa and 4 was also created during my grad program at MICA in Baltimore, MD.
I’m not good at soldering, but this is where I am on my screen mod for the Game Gear. It’s “done” but I think I still need to recap a bunch of the board because the screen keeps cycling through the aspect ratios. Everything should work fine.
November 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m not good at soldering, but this is where I am on my screen mod for the Game Gear. It’s “done” but I think I still need to recap a bunch of the board because the screen keeps cycling through the aspect ratios. Everything should work fine.
This is the last political drawing I’ve made recently. And while it doesn’t quite cover all of the ground I wanted it to, it does reference some of the most glaring abuses of power and the most dangerous. So, I do feel it is worth sharing in its final form.
brush pen and ink on paper
12”x9”
2025
brush pen and ink on paper
12”x9”
2025
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This is the last political drawing I’ve made recently. And while it doesn’t quite cover all of the ground I wanted it to, it does reference some of the most glaring abuses of power and the most dangerous. So, I do feel it is worth sharing in its final form.
brush pen and ink on paper
12”x9”
2025
brush pen and ink on paper
12”x9”
2025
The No kings protest in NYC today was a success and I met some really nice people, as well. Below, I’ve posted a pic of my most recent political drawing with a few pics from the march.
October 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The No kings protest in NYC today was a success and I met some really nice people, as well. Below, I’ve posted a pic of my most recent political drawing with a few pics from the march.
New drawing from last night. Untitled at the moment.
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper,
12”x9”
2025
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper,
12”x9”
2025
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
New drawing from last night. Untitled at the moment.
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper,
12”x9”
2025
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper,
12”x9”
2025
Began this on Sunday in the park and finished it tonight. Titled it after my cat tried eating one of my game cartridges.
Dirty fuckers in the tree
12”x 9”
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper
2025
Dirty fuckers in the tree
12”x 9”
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper
2025
September 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Began this on Sunday in the park and finished it tonight. Titled it after my cat tried eating one of my game cartridges.
Dirty fuckers in the tree
12”x 9”
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper
2025
Dirty fuckers in the tree
12”x 9”
Brush pen and ink on watercolor paper
2025
I played this over and over as a teen and was much better at it then than I am today. And even though it frustrates me today( because I now suck), I had so much fun with it. So, this game will always have a special place in my heart regardless of how bad I am at it currently. 😬
September 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I played this over and over as a teen and was much better at it then than I am today. And even though it frustrates me today( because I now suck), I had so much fun with it. So, this game will always have a special place in my heart regardless of how bad I am at it currently. 😬
I remember, when Gaiares came out, the gaming media was in awe of the many visual effects offered throughout the levels on this splendid Genesis shooter. It’s gorgeous from beginning to end and can be punishingly difficult.
September 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I remember, when Gaiares came out, the gaming media was in awe of the many visual effects offered throughout the levels on this splendid Genesis shooter. It’s gorgeous from beginning to end and can be punishingly difficult.
I’ve also been busy drawing, using a brush tip pen and a few other pens and inks. If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these, please let me know.
September 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I’ve also been busy drawing, using a brush tip pen and a few other pens and inks. If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these, please let me know.
Star Wars Outlaws is fantastic on the Switch 2 and runs surprisingly well on the platform, even in handheld mode. It’s quite an amazing showcase for what the hardware is capable of. I also can’t help myself and take endless amounts of pictures in game. Such a gorgeous game!
September 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Star Wars Outlaws is fantastic on the Switch 2 and runs surprisingly well on the platform, even in handheld mode. It’s quite an amazing showcase for what the hardware is capable of. I also can’t help myself and take endless amounts of pictures in game. Such a gorgeous game!
I’ve been playing a few new games recently. Just bought Earthion last night and played it for a few hours. Love it. Feels great to play. Also tried the Mina the Hollower demo (thoroughly enjoyed) and been playing Starwars Outlaws. Each one extremely satisfying. Still also playing DK Bananza.
September 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I’ve been playing a few new games recently. Just bought Earthion last night and played it for a few hours. Love it. Feels great to play. Also tried the Mina the Hollower demo (thoroughly enjoyed) and been playing Starwars Outlaws. Each one extremely satisfying. Still also playing DK Bananza.
I still have my original copy and have managed to keep it in “like new” condition since buying it in the 90s. It still has all of the inserts - the manual and a survey which I found pretty amusing.
August 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I still have my original copy and have managed to keep it in “like new” condition since buying it in the 90s. It still has all of the inserts - the manual and a survey which I found pretty amusing.
The game shares bits of locations remixed with new bits and new levels. It may be a little easy, but I do like the controls better than other versions of the TMNT arcade formula. And it looks wonderful on the hardware.
August 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The game shares bits of locations remixed with new bits and new levels. It may be a little easy, but I do like the controls better than other versions of the TMNT arcade formula. And it looks wonderful on the hardware.
@retroblast.bsky.social recently posted about the Simpsons arcade and got me thinking of other popular beat em ups from the 90s. Konami took their time, but they eventually put a TMNT arcade style game on the Sega Genesis- that was effectively a remix of the two arcade games.
August 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
@retroblast.bsky.social recently posted about the Simpsons arcade and got me thinking of other popular beat em ups from the 90s. Konami took their time, but they eventually put a TMNT arcade style game on the Sega Genesis- that was effectively a remix of the two arcade games.
Here’s the copy I’ve had since I was a wee lad. Alex Kidd in Miracle World was one of my favorite games and I’m still a little sad that Sega abandoned Alex Kidd in favor of Sonic. Just a little, though as Sonic is a great character. In fairness, they did release an Alex Kidd game for the Genesis.
July 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Here’s the copy I’ve had since I was a wee lad. Alex Kidd in Miracle World was one of my favorite games and I’m still a little sad that Sega abandoned Alex Kidd in favor of Sonic. Just a little, though as Sonic is a great character. In fairness, they did release an Alex Kidd game for the Genesis.
Just decided to play some Alex Kidd in Miracle World on the Sega Master System this afternoon. I used to be good at this. lol.
July 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Just decided to play some Alex Kidd in Miracle World on the Sega Master System this afternoon. I used to be good at this. lol.
The game is both brilliant and incredibly goofy at the same time. Plays like a dream and all of DK’s transformations for some reason showcase his super defined buttocks - which my wife and I had a good laugh over. There is also a call back to TOTK in the way you enter the new areas.
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The game is both brilliant and incredibly goofy at the same time. Plays like a dream and all of DK’s transformations for some reason showcase his super defined buttocks - which my wife and I had a good laugh over. There is also a call back to TOTK in the way you enter the new areas.
Just like everyone else, I’ve been losing myself in DK Bananza and loving it. There’s so much hidden stuff placed throughout each area, that it’s really hard for me to advance in the game until I find just one more secret before jumping into the depths to the next area.
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Just like everyone else, I’ve been losing myself in DK Bananza and loving it. There’s so much hidden stuff placed throughout each area, that it’s really hard for me to advance in the game until I find just one more secret before jumping into the depths to the next area.
Having a ton of fun playing Cyberpunk, Mario Kart and enjoying the free patches Nintendo released for a bunch of 1st party games.
July 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Having a ton of fun playing Cyberpunk, Mario Kart and enjoying the free patches Nintendo released for a bunch of 1st party games.
Been playing a lot of Switch 2 since launch and I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the hardware and software.
July 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Been playing a lot of Switch 2 since launch and I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the hardware and software.
Kind of close imho.
June 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Kind of close imho.
Just got this in the mail today!!!
June 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Just got this in the mail today!!!
More pics of my play through today.
May 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
More pics of my play through today.