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Versus Red (Battle on Mt. Silver)
Published: 2010-09-12 07:19:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 194416; Favourites: 10041; Downloads: 15510
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Check out my new drawing for Black and White:And for Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald:
...Aaand for Diamond/Pearl/Platinum:
AKA "More Epic"
Remix of Epic Battle - now with more epic. I wanted to redraw it for HeartGold/SoulSilver, with the new setting and team - also when I got up there, I couldn't get this image out of my head.
I worked on this - forever! I am glad it is finished. Hit the making of for progress shots and silly commentary. Grab the wallpaper size one on photobucket for desktop wallpaper use.
Making Of:
Wallpaper Size - 1600x1018 - [link]
~18 hours, photoshop
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Comments: 737
Vision: You wouldn't have had much to work with, but you've created a scene of real anticipation. Charizard in particular has a fantastically agressive pose that on its own shows what an awesome battle is about to commence. The lines of lightning from Pikachu leap out at the viewer, adding to the tension.
Lapras and Snorlax looking relatively poised is fine, as it "fits" their portrayals in the games. However, Venusaur and Blastoise don't have the same look of readiness. Perhaps if they were overtly seen to be charging up an attack (Venusaur visibly collecting solar rays for example), it would make the image complete. It looks more like they are almost struggling to stay perched.
Originality: The idea may have been from a game, but your drawing has given life to what can be a very flat boring arena on a Gameboy screen! Lapras and Snorlax aside, every other character has a stance that adds to the atmosphere. I also like the low-down perspective, including not fully drawing Venusaur and Typhlosion. To me, this adds a sense of urgency (as if this was a picture from a dropped camera, the photographer literally paralysed with awe).
Technique: The only problem here is the lower right-hand corner, namely Typhlosion and Red's right leg. In this corner, the colouring looks rather harsh and at odds with the surrounding snow/ground. Typhlosion's foreleg almost seems to lift from the page if I stare at it for a few seconds.
On the other hand, the lightning from Pikachu is a triple-header of artistry; it leaps out at me, creating an effect of depth; it helps to indicate the size of the distance between the two trainers; and it shows that the battle is *just* about to commence (immediacy, if that's a word...)
You mention that Charizard took you an age to finish - it was worth the effort, trust me! He seems to be clawing at the air in his eagerness to get [the battle] started.
Impact: Your picture has replaced whatever I used to imagine the battle (I can't remember now!). Most friends I have shown the picture to have taken at least a passing interest in the world of the 'Mons. I think the key is that you have clearly shown the "calm" before the storm. It's plain to see that something epic is on the verge, regardless of one's interest in Pokemon.
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It must be said, this picture gives the viewer a huge impact. all sorts off things are happening, with lots of power in it.
The perspective is just veeeery good!!!
the lightsource is placed right, as well the shadow is done with perfection. however, i think if it was a little darker, it would have more impact...
the thunderbolt of pikachu is great, it has a immense power, probably because the bolts are really coming towards the viewer, and it is spread all over the drawing, which added even more action.
the blastoise is drawn very good, especially the shadows.
however, i would have loved it even more if he was standing, because he now looks very much like venasaur.
the venasaur is drawn great, the pose, and even more the perspective he is in; very close, but the size is right if compared with the rest. one little point, you could have made the head a bit bigger, it would then fit more with rest of his body. (i like his tongue btw e.deviantart.net/emoticons/x/x⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
i have no negative points about the charizard, maybe that his left arm is a little bit to long.
lapras is drawn very good, too bad the trainer is a little bit to much in front of him.
everything is a bit cube-like, especially lapras' neck, but i think that's just your style.
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Wow. It took me quite a while before I could overcome the shear epic nature of this image and be capable of stringing my words together into a coherent critique.
Vision: There is so much good about this picture it's hard to really explain it all without being overwhelming. The tension draws me in and says: Put down everything you're doing right now to see the true awesomeness that is about to take hold. It is exciting and really centers the attention of a casual viewer not so on one specific character, but brings one to follow the natural flow of the action which, I'm thankful to say, is in homage of the Pokemon Adventures comics by drawing me to look from right to left. So thank you for that!
_______That being said, there are a few negatives to this. While the perspective is beautiful and inventive, it does suffer from some proportional problems which may or may not be considered nitpicks. The main one here for me is Venusaur and, while it is beautiful itself, the head feels a bit small to me for the angle we're viewing him at. To me it just seems that, seeing as how its test is closer to us perspectively than the leaves or flower on its back, I feel as though it should be larger. This does give Venusaur the slight sense of being top heavy and almost falling "toward" the viewer. I would use your Blastoise as an example of what I feel like the proportions should look more like. It's this same issue that I carry onto Red and Lapras. I don't have so much a problem with Lapras, because I find the angle fitting, but it's a bit thrown off because Red seems little proportionally strained in front of him. Usually from this fishbowl angle that's lower than the person, the person's legs would seem longer and thicker while the core body and arms would seem smaller. But these are things I looked for, they are not, by any means, noticeable at first glance.
Originality: I did score you "low" here if only because it could be argued that Red vs Gold is not exactly new. What was original about this, was the all-out approach you put into it. The perspective is daring, the style is true to the original Pokemon style but also warping it into your own. There's great dimensions and atmosphere and I just cannot help but feel like in an ocean of Pokmeon art, this one will capture my attention every time. So there are no real critiques, per say, to make on originality except perhaps that the concept itself is a bit used (but welcomed!)
Technique: I think that your technique, perhaps more than any other dA mandated aspect, helps this piece be "sold" to me. I love it, the atmosphere, the coloring, the perception of the Pokemon and landscapes. It's dangerous, intense, and certainly something that any other "canon" Pokemon style would be capable of doing with the same gusto. The only thing I would say about this style which could be incorperated as a negative would be that at times, only at times, the sudden introduction of "lineart" can be a little too startling even if necessary. This is taking about Typhlosion's arm and the frils which are outlined. It wasn't a big deal, but it did make me look more throughly for other instances like it.
Impact: It's a fantastic picture. I mean, I fear that it just has not been stressed enough in this growing critique. I love everything about the dynamic appeal, the feeling of challenge, and a strange sense that the new must challenge the old. It brings me along for an Adventure, something reminiscent of the purpose of the Pokemon games and the Pokemon Adventures manga. It's a wonderful homage to everything I love about this franchise. However, that's the reason that I could only give the Impact four stars. It's excitable and perfect for everyone and anyone who has ever loved Pokemon, but those outside of the Pokemon world, whether it's for them or not, will have difficulty being as enthralled with the piece.
Thank you for a great addition to the ever growing art of the Pokemon fandom!
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Hey, thanks for the thoughtful and well laid out critique! I always appreciate it when someone takes the time to think critically, about my work especially.
I'm not going to make any excuses here. Just saying that there need to be more viewers like you C:
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Ok, I love this picture, so we'll start with the good things.
-Your style is amazing, and really shows the evil side of the opponent through your eyes.
-The angle you have drawn it from makes me think I am seeing the battle through a Pokemon's eyes, which makes me wonder if you ARE the Pokemon, if you intended it to be seen in this way.
-The plain background draws attention to the characters.
Now some areas for improvement
-The shading seems slightly scribbly, although the light source seems perfect on every character.
...That's all I can think of! Keep up the good work.
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First of all, let me say WOW! This is amazing, you really have captured the battle scene! The way you have done the background makes it feels like I am in the battlefield with them. The contrast of the media really blends in with the characters!
The electricity coming from pikachu really strikes the anger that the pikachu has, and the way you the position of the characters in fighting mode really captures the scene. The way you drew the pokemon is in such a unique style of art, I envy your works! It is really eye capturing. Also the way you made the rocks it really looks quite semi realistic!
You have done a marvelous job on this image! Even better then me! Keep up the awesome job e.deviantart.net/emoticons/b/b⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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I am not sure what to say about this! I have to say, that though this is a perfectly valid opinion and comment, this doesn't really function as a critique! The point of one is to show something that could be improved on, in this particular piece or in the future. If you honestly see absolutely wrong, then this would probably better be left as a comment.
I am also under the impression that some of these words you're using do not mean what you think they mean.
I do appreciate that you like it though. Thanks for taking the time to write this, it's definitely more than what most people will attempt!
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Where to begin? I guess I'll use dA's order here.
In some areas, the coloring looks a bit shaky and lazy, but it almost adds to this piece. Color choice was awesome and the way you interpret the scenery in the battle is just breathtaking.
The concept isn't exactly the most original, going up against a whole army, but the way you present it makes it its own.
I absolutely LOVE the way you executed this. You gave each PokΓ©mon its own personality and brand of hostile action. The poses of the trainers adds to the effect of this piece for sure.
This piece holds too much epic for me to fathom. Everything about it. The stances, the expressions, the scenery, the hostility in the air of this drawing, it just leaves me speechless. Congratulations, this is amazing.
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This picture is all about style C: Thank you.
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Of course. :3 You art is amazing, so it's a pleasure to give constructive criticism.
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Hi! I'd like to use this as background art for a remix of the Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow trainer battle theme. Credit would be given, of course. Is that okay?
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I see 6 pokemon on one side and only one on the other.Β Someone's gonna get messed up. lol
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Hi! I used your art in this video for a remix of the Champions theme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImtHzUβ¦
You were credited in the video and description. I love your art. ;w;
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Hi, thought I'd let you know that this is a thing:Β www.ebay.com/itm/Pokemon-Go-Trβ¦
They just slapped the Pokemon Go logo on itΒ Β
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Argh, thanks for letting me know. I'll be sending them a cease and desist!
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no prob. Pisses me off when people do that kinda thing >__<
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Everything about this picture is just fantastic...
You did an awesome job.
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I was brought here from theJWittz's video on YouTube. Awesome art!
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aaaahhΒ I've officially become a Trainer Red fangirl..Β
He always emits such a lonely aura.. ._.
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Wow, so it was you who drew this! I've seen it posted around the internet and figured I'd stumble upon the artist eventually. My best friend and I really like the energy and tension in this, but while I'm cheering Red on, my best friend's cheering for Gold, haha.
Really love this. It was well worth the time and effort.
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I can't remember if I commented before when I faved it, but I love your recreation of that scene. Brings back memories ...
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Wow, this is awesome!
I love all of the battle scenes you made! May I suggest making one of Dawn/Lucas battling Cyrus in the Distortion World or one of Red vs. Blue when Blue becomes champion?
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Gold and Silver. First I played, still my favorite to this day and this scene is whyΒ
Β Thank you for capturing it so perfectlyΒ
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Hi, sorry to say but someone's stolen this here:Β dougshannon.deviantart.com/artβ¦
When I mentioned it to him he hid the comment and blocked me.Β
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Thanks for letting me know! I appreciate it.
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I've never bin into pokemon personally but I must say theses pokemon pictures are pretty damn cool. Nice Job!Β Β
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Hey i used Gold for something i was making is it ok if i upload it (with your permission of course :] ) I'll be sure to give credit!
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That's awesome. You should link me when it's uploaded!
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Most definitley! And thank you!
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Gold is the best trainer in pokemon history
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Typhlosion was easily my favorite starter Pokemon evolution.
Is there anyway you could do with with a Dragonite and a Tyrannitar as well as the Typhlosion?
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I love this, but could you do a version with Espeon instead of Lapras? I'd love you forever
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Try this on for size: [link]
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Man Red's Pikachu is the only Pikachu that will actually make you fear it.
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wow theres something so animated about this picture, its like what a little kid imagines when he plays pokemon for the first time and it feels so real to him. the poses really make this pic epicccc.
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pokemon never seemed so epic until I saw this. AMAZING!!!
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Epic!! So many memories come rushing back!
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This is awesome. But I wonder why we so rarely see awesome drawings of Krys or Lyra fighting Red.
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