While some gamers are still playingPokemon Legends: Arceus, Game Freak has already teased its next installment in the franchise calledPokemon ScarletandViolet. Even though the game was just announced, anxious fans have learned several details about what to expect. Among the reveals, players caught a glimpse at thedesigns for the starter Pokemoncoming later this year.
First seen in the announcement trailer forPokemon ScarletandViolet, 3 new starter Pokemon were unveiled forthe Gen 9 Pokedex. These include Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. While not many details are known about these Pokemon, fans do know that Sprigatito is a Grass-type, Fuecoco is a Fire-type, and Quaxly is a Water-type. Recently, one gamer made a custom piece of artwork celebrating the reveal of these new starters.
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In a post on Reddit, a user known as ZanorinSeregris shared a picture of a Japanese ink painting they created based on thePokemonseries. Specifically, the creator had decided to paint the starter Pokemon from the upcomingScarletandVioletgames, and the results were astonishing. By using this beautiful art style, the artist managed to reimagine the starters in a more realistic way. In the painting, the artist accentuated the design details of the animals each Pokemon was based on. For example, Sprigatito looked more cat-like, Fuecoco appeared more like a traditional crocodile, and Quaxly resembled a real-life duck.
On top of showing off this painting based onPokemon ScarletandViolet, ZanorinSeregris provided some details on creating the stunning artwork. Based on comments from the artist, the first step in making the Japanese ink painting was to start with the lines. Once this was complete, they used watercolor to fill in the color for the picture. In addition to detailing the process, the artist revealed that the project was enjoyable, commenting that painting in this style was “very therapeutic/relaxing.”
Unsurprisingly, this breathtaking painting of the starters fromPokemon ScarletandVioletpiqued the interest of numerousmembers of thePokemoncommunityon Reddit. With over 15,800 upvotes in less than a day, many were impressed by the reimagined designs for the starters. Among the comments, many appreciated the amount of skill needed to make such a detailed painting. In addition, some liked the design so much that they wanted to start making Japanese ink paintings for themselves.
While this painting is impressive, it is far from the only artwork shown off by creativePokemonfans in recent days. For example, another gamer maderetro artwork for Fuecocofollowing his reveal several days ago. As fans wait for more news aboutPokemon ScarletandViolet, it seems likely that even more fan art based on the upcoming game will surface on Reddit.
Pokemon ScarletandVioletare scheduled to release in late 2022 for the Nintendo Switch.
