An image of the popular video game “Angry Birds” is displayed on an iPod Touch on March 18, 2011 in San Anselmo, California. The “Angry Birds” mobile device video game developer Rovio is begnning the process of seeking an initial public offering (IPO). (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Super Mario finds himself in his original pixelated form in these playful Matt McManis Skittles illustrations. Depicting the overalls-wearing Italian video game character and Pac-Man, these delectable candy designs culminate as a merging of the gamer, the glutton and the creative.

Javier, who is based in Madrid, appears to predominantly work in photography and illustration, his series of photographs could be said to take inspiration from his current design work with brands such as Playstation.

Vicent Roche, an art director and freelance illustrator from Paris, created five designs in which he presents totems with an artistic perspective.

Chicago-based illustrator Alex Solis created an ink drawing a day with a bizarre theme – he re-imagined what some of the most popular horror characters ever might look like as cute little (murderous) babies.

Russian illustrator from South West of Siberia Artem Chebokha creates surreal digital paintings that have a peaceful yet grandiose feel to them.

Here’s a series of imaginary island illustrations created by concept artist Pierre-Antoine Moelo aka Péah.