Many creative gamers use their artistic abilities to show appreciation for their favorite games. One talented fan has been doing just that for thePokemonfranchise by painting iconic pocket monsters in a traditional Japanese art style.
Pokemongames have never been short of encouraging artistic expression, and this creative combination has become a trending art series on social media. Using a Japanese ink wash style, the most recent addition to this impressive gallery has gained over 15,000 upvotes in one day.
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Reddit user u/ZanorinSeregris has been posting their art over the past week after the recent release ofPokemon Legends: Arceus.To create these beautiful renditions, ZanorinSeregris paints using colored ink and washi paper for the authentic Japanese vibe. Japanese ink painting, or sumi-e, fits Japanese artistic traditions that are used tocelebratePokemonon special occasions and anniversaries. The artist mentions in the title that they will continue with this until they give up, but the large number of upvotes and positive criticism seems to be a strong motivator to keep on painting for a while.
Pokemon RedandBluewere released 25 years ago, where Dragonair and Dratini made their first appearance. Sadly they do not appear inPokemon Legends: Arceus, but the artist’s portrayal of the dragon mother’s caring pose has got viewers fawning over the soft watercolor style. Other species that have been painted by ZanorinSeregris include Magikarp, Decidueye, and Arcanine, with more hopefully on the way.
ZanorinSeregris seems to have been inspired by their views aboutPokedex problems inPokemon Legends: Arceus. They mentioned in a comment: “I was kind of expecting cool handdrawn illustrations for the Pokedex, since it’s literally a notebook!” The end result of this skilled output appears to have struck a chord withPokemonplayers after utilizing artistic license to create striking artwork as they would like it. The rustic aesthetics blend together well withPokemongame worlds, and this art brings together its cultural tradition with the series' trademark imaginative creatures.
Since the first game’s release, the original 151Pokemonhave grown into over 900 species, with many more likely to be discovered in the future.Fan art forPokemongames keeps on comingafter a quarter of a century, and the impressive collections being shared by devoted fans means this trend is sure to continue on strong for many more years.
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