Brian A Cowan

Lover of books, video games, and nature. Taker of turtle pictures. He/him/his. Cohost of @MisplacedPod, and co-owner of @ModioBros.

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

Not sure what I'm up to at the moment. But I used to write for @thenerdstash and @8BitChimp. You can check out my instagram for random nature pictures I take. Names htownturtleman. Not really much else to say.

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

--WANTED ARTWORK THREAD--🖼️🧵
As the name suggests, this is a pinned thread for artwork hunting so I'll be posting stuff I'm looking for restoration. If you have anything available and you're willing to share by scanning/taking pictures in high resolution, drop me a line via DM.

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

The artwork of #DragonSpirit by Tatsuya Ishikawa featured in the novelization book published by Futabasha in Japan. Applied the usual clean/retouch process without upscale.

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@dylanya07440948 @peachflavor3d If you mean which game, I believe it's based on the original version, not The New Legend. It's been a little while since I researched it, so I'll check in a bit to verify.

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

The artwork of #DragonSpirit by Tatsuya Ishikawa featured in the novelization book published by Futabasha in Japan. This one just needed some clean/retouch applied with no upscale.

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

The artwork of #DragonSpirit by Tatsuya Ishikawa featured in the novelization book published by Futabasha in Japan. Restored by removing the seam between pages, with a lot of clean/retouch involved and no upscale.

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

My attempt to restore the artwork of #DragonSpirit featured in the novelization book published by Futabasha in Japan. Removed the seam between pages, with a lot of clean/retouch involved and no upscale. According to @BrianCNerd these illustrations were done by Tatsuya Ishikawa.

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@quendergeer @peachflavor3d Yeah, not that I've found.

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

My attempt to restore the artwork of #DragonSpirit by Noriyoshi Ohrai featured in the novelization book published by Futabasha in Japan. Removed text/logo taking liberties where needed, and applying some clean/retouch without upscaling. Book scans kindly provided by @BrianCNerd.

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@peachflavor3d Looks great!!

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

Found this yesterday and couldn't help but add it to my collection.

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@seamoosi @destructoid Well shit, I'm really sorry to hear that!

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

Currently trying to talk myself out of bidding on this Super Famicom. This thing is a rock star. The longer I look at it the more magnificent it becomes. #retrogames #Nintendo #SuperFamicom #RETROGAMING

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@lalalakaszanka @peachflavor3d It was the magazine logo not the artist.

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@peachflavor3d It came out really good! Fantastic work as usual!

[Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d]

My attempt to restore the artwork of M.U.L.E. used on the cover of the #MSX 2, #NEC #PC9801 and #SharpX1 releases in Japan. Source was very good so no upscale, just cleaning/retouching and a lot of stitching to get the full image. No clue on the artist. Suggested by @BrianCNerd

[infidelity @infidelity_nes]

My port of Metroid from NES to SNES, is now complete.

Took a little over 2 months.

Includes MSU-1 as well.

The most extensive port I've ever done.

Please enjoy!

https://t.co/m1m0FhREQv

@MyLifeInGaming
@RetroRGB

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

My latest scans. Box, inserts, cart, and manual for the Japanese Sega Saturn backup memory cart, the HSS-0111.

https://t.co/BQksJyu6Jo

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@shininghubee @WindiiGitlord Awesome stuff! Great job!

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

@vgcartography This is awesome! Thank you!

[Brian A Cowan @BrianCNerd]

Another upload. Neat 4-page Nintendo flyer for Walmart from 2001. https://t.co/qxGxJOND4U