The only time we ever see Nintendo's most famous women are in action, or in prison awaiting help, but artist Caitlin Russell imagines what their lives must be like between game releases.
Russel's portfolio is comprised of mostly original work, but her Icons pieces showcase a trilogy of characters that every fan of video games will know. You can head here to see bigger versions of the images above, as well as the process of creation. They're also available as prints that you can purchase.
[Source CaitlinRussellArt.com via Reddit]