Art Appreciation – Gen 1

Art-App-Logo

To keep up with our Gen 1 week, leading up to the XY release, here is my pick of some amazing artwork based on the first 151 Pokémon!  I have tried to go for some great images which have an artistic twist, with more varied, bold styles.

Remember to add your very own art (and check out other peoples) in Smeargle’s Canvas and the Mount Moon Thread.

bulbasaur used vine whip by twarda8

Here we see Bulbasaur mid-battle, leaping towards his opponent about to Vine Whip them into the ground! The bright lighting and smooth colours give this a very modern, fresh and almost plastic model look. His big eyes and chubby legs keep that innocent nature alive as he jumps out of the scenery.
Bulbasaur Used Vine Whip by Twarda8

pokemon charmander by mark331

Charmander has always come across as an inquisitive little Pokémon to me. The muted colours and soft lighting suit this cute picture well. I love his grabby paw/hand trying to get that leaf which is just escaping his grasp, blowing away in the breeze.
Pokemon Charmander by Mark331

Squirtle by blix_it

This unusual watercolour of Squirtle really caught my eye. The movement of the different shades of blue represents the water beautifully and it seems like he has just dived in. It is a very simple painting detail wise, but I think it works perfectly for this underwater scene.
Squirtle by blix-it

Pikachuu by Sekkosiki

I find this image just adorable *squeal*! Pikachu’s cute, round face peering out from the undergrowth surrounded by glowing plants is truly enchanting. The tiny, sharp detail in the flowers and leaves contrasts Pikachu’s simple, bold monotone yellow face and really pulls the image together.
Pikachu by Sekkosiki

eevee by diaris

This is a gorgeous autumnal watercolour painting of Eevee having a little snack. The slightly more realistic style of this painting makes Eevee look more wild than cute. I can just imagine sneaking up for a closer look, but then she scampers away with an apple in her mouth for later.
Eevee by Diaris 

snorlax by shengdaflashpro

I am completely in love with this beautifully rendered 3D image of Snorlax. The slight soft blur and flat colours match Snorlax’s calm, lazy personality perfectly, and the pink and fluffy background make it look like he is falling into the land of dreams!
Snorlax by Shengdaflashpro 

I hope you’ve enjoyed these images, and once again I have chosen a few extra pieces I couldn’t resist and added them into a gallery below!

Supporters

Help support our work by becoming a Patron on Patreon! Swadloon Platoon members and above will be added to our site supporters list!

134 thoughts on “Art Appreciation – Gen 1”

  1. Is there gonna be a post on the anime? I think it will be Ash with Fletchling, Froakie, and Chespin, Serena with Fennekin and Vivillon, Clemont with Dedenne and Bonnie with both Meowstics except they are not in their pokeball just follow around (Bonnie having Pokémon with her part not likely but nice thought) =]

    Reply
  2. Oh I skipped slowpoke nice and pink one at the bottom left.. dang forgot its name but these 2 along with mr.mime and Pikachu are my faves

    Reply
  3. In the future I want our character in the Pokémon games to have a voice.. not an actual voice we hear but we can say more stuff.. like you know how the professor ask you will you take the Pokedex and you can say yes or no.. well I want most Every time we talk to a character we can have true conversations like this.. It would be really cool if our answers could sway the path of the game

    Reply
  4. School tomorrow 🙁
    However, the possible GottaCatchEmAll website might be out? Or a totally new X/Y concept/pokemon/feature…
    #TuneInSeptember16th

    Reply
  5. Glad the website is back up. Oct. 12 can’t get here fast enough. At least I have things to keep me occupied till then. Does anybody have any friend codes? I just bought a 3DS last week and would like to battle some you guys/gals upon release

    Reply
  6. This isn’t really art related, but I predict that with all that foggy kind of space on the Kalos map it might be a connection to Hoenn. Instead of making remakes, they will let us go to Hoenn after the elite 4 and the champion says to meet stephen at some place and he takes you to hoenn and gives you a Hoenn starter and you kind of start over in a way with the gyms and all. Oh! and it would be rrreeeeaaalllyyy cool if someone gave you an outfit of the Hoenn Protagonists. Ok I’m Done, but I can dream. I WANT this in the games. now. please. even if you have to make a third game called pokemon Z. just do it. please.

    Reply

Leave a Comment