Oil Painting of Inferno - Back Alley from Counter Strike 2.
Oil on Linen 12.5" x 15"
 
Of all the maps in Counter Strike, Inferno I believe is the most gorgeous one. As if every nook and corner feels like it belongs on a canvas. I have crossed this alley countless times, while rushing through as a T or lurking as a CT. But since I began painting CS maps, I see the maps differently. I find myself searching for light and shadows that could transform a familiar corner into something painterly.
This particular back alley struck me instantly. The golden rays from above, glowing foliage, the subtle shifts of light across the scooter, and the quiet doorway illuminated by fluorescent light, all of it came together in perfect harmony.
To a casual eye, it's simply a painted Italian street, but a CS player knows where it is from. My goal has always been to paint these maps as if they were real places, and I hope this piece captures that feeling for you too.