Eric MahlerJan 28, 2023
Andy Baio

Last month, I saw this wonderfully entertaining process video of artist Cat Graffam recreating Goya's "Saturn Devouring His Son" in Mario Paint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJSx7q-Mt0c

I loved it so much, I bought it… in the form of the original Mario Paint cartridge she made it on. It's my new favorite possession. Digital art ownership with provenance and scarcity, no blockchain required!

Recreating Goya's "Saturn Devouring His Son" in Mario Paint

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Show threadAndy BaioJan 28, 2023
In her latest video, she recreated Caravaggio's "Judith Beheading Holofornes" with Kid Pix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J67oA_FL1Nc
Using Kid Pix to Recreate Caravaggio's "Judith Beheading Holofornes"

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Show threadPG&E Delenda EstJan 28, 2023
@andybaio do you have plans for when the battery in the cart expires?
Show threadAndy BaioJan 28, 2023
@xarph i have the backup save
Show threadPG&E Delenda EstJan 28, 2023
@andybaio excellent, carry on
Show threadChris ColemanJan 29, 2023

@xarph @andybaio

Believe it or not, the battery probably has another 40 or 50 years left in it.

https://forums.atariage.com/topic/193374-battery-life-of-old-game-cartridges/

Battery life of old game cartridges

Most cartridge-based games that keep save-data use a battery to back it up. As we all know, batteries don't last forever and eventually they will run dry. The big question is when that will happen. ------------------------------------------------- NES ---------------------------------------------...

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Show threadwinnie13uaJan 28, 2023

@andybaio @xarph

How is it saved?

On video tape, as suggested by original mario paint manual? 😀

Show threadTom NardiJan 28, 2023
@andybaio
I can't say it's something I would do personally, but compared to some of the other digital art concepts I've seen, at least there's a pleasing level of physicality here.
Show threadJeff RockJan 28, 2023
@andybaio I spent so much time as a kid drawing in Mario Paint that I can hear the background music just looking at the UI.
Show threadPeter MerholzJan 28, 2023
@andybaio I'm guessing you've seen Nerdwriter's take on that painting, but have you see the Great Art Explained on Goya's black paintings? https://youtu.be/9JqS6HfsYIM
(Great Art Explained is a top-notch channel)
The Black Paintings by Goya (Part One): Great Art Explained

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Show threadAndy BaioJan 28, 2023
@peterme I love all your YouTube recs! Thanks for this one.
Show threadMichal Migurski 🍉Jan 28, 2023
@peterme @andybaio Loved this series
Show threadErtainJan 28, 2023
@andybaio Wow, that's, uh, something.😲
Show threadAdam ConoverJan 28, 2023
@andybaio This is so great. Hope there's a fresh save battery in that sucker though!
Show threadAnil DashJan 28, 2023
@adamconover @andybaio that’s why I collect original digital artifacts on truly durable formats. https://anildash.com/2014/06/23/my_favorite_floppy_of_all_time/
Show threadCourtney (moved to dads.cool)Jan 28, 2023
@anildash @adamconover @andybaio how did I know what this was without clicking
Show threadJames YoungJan 28, 2023
@anildash @adamconover @andybaio    
Show threadmrblankJan 28, 2023
@adamconover @andybaio This video seems relevant 🙂 https://youtu.be/N7I-oLD6Iyg
Replace Your Game Cart Batteries (Without Losing Your Saves)!

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Show threadChris McJan 28, 2023

@andybaio I did a high school history project using Mario Paint to plot out the Battle of the Bulge.

Got an A+

Show threadnkJan 28, 2023
@andybaio god this is funny and incredible
Show threadJosh "cortex" MillardJan 28, 2023
@andybaio cat is so great
Show threadIan D. HornerJan 28, 2023
@andybaio Would love to see it hooked up to an SNES via ribbon cable with an LCD Display, all under glass and an ornate frame hanging on the wall.
Show threadCameron MulderJan 28, 2023
@andybaio wow, I know her!
Show threadEric MahlerJan 28, 2023
@andybaio this rules
Show threadColin DevroeFeb 5, 2023
@andybaio I finally had time to watch this, thanks for sharing it. It reminded me of Pinot Wahyu Ichwandardi’s art made on retro Macs.
Show threadAndy BaioFeb 5, 2023
@cdevroe Love Pinot so much. Have you been following his recovery from a severe stroke last year? Long thread from his wife here, most recent update from yesterday. https://twitter.com/ditut/status/1622037906440290304
Dita W. Yolashasanti on Twitter

“He @pinot always believes his infinite potential! Unboxing the EASYL Drawing Tablet for Amiga. Can’t wait to see what he’s up to!✨”

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Show threadColin DevroeFeb 5, 2023
@andybaio Yes, I am. What a fighter.