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There and Back Again
1 min read
Goodness, I logged out and suddenly three months had caught up on me. I don't know where I've been, quite honestly; it must have just been one of the alien beam-up drug trials I'm on. Regardless here I am!
I've a little bit of a queue of pieces of art I've done over the past few months that I've been posting to Tumblr and Twitter. I'll put them up here shortly over the next day or two!
And thank you all for the birthday wishes last month, so very heartfelt, they were. I will reply to your messages very soon. Thanks again everyone! I do hope your 2017 has been tolerable thus far, to say the least.
I've a little bit of a queue of pieces of art I've done over the past few months that I've been posting to Tumblr and Twitter. I'll put them up here shortly over the next day or two!
And thank you all for the birthday wishes last month, so very heartfelt, they were. I will reply to your messages very soon. Thanks again everyone! I do hope your 2017 has been tolerable thus far, to say the least.
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Six Generations, Six Pokemon
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Well, I've never done a "tagged"-style journal before, but 
gave me the opportunity, and since it's such a fixture of dA and revolves around something awesome, I figured I'd try it out!
Foreword:
The object is to pick one's favorite Pokemon from each generation, only one. Gosh, so difficult--so difficult, I think I'll at least mention my runner-ups to give them some cred if they deserve it. Furthermore, associate legendaries with an entirely separate part of my brain--because I never use them in game, I can't equate them with other Pokemon. A lot are cool, and some I love, but I can't put any on the list. That said, let's get cracking.
Kanto
Honorable Mentions: Charizard, Poliwhirl, Gyarados, Bulbasaur, Staryu, Rhydon, Electabuzz, Scyther--okay there's a lot of Pokemon in Kanto I adore.
The hardest choice by far, I cannot stress how much I love the Pokemon from the first generation. I fiercely love Sugimori's simplicity in design and design philosophy much more in his earlier works. I feel as though his old designs split into two halves--the basic simples where Pokemon lack many details, and the honest simples where his Pokemon are much more animalistic than contemporary Pokemon.
Gengar hits the first one on the head in a beautiful way. I love Pokemon that just look like generic monsters, but could also be animals in the real world. Gengar fits everything I want a Pokemon to be, and beyond. Sorry Charizard, in the words of Professor Oak, "You were close!"
Johto
Honorable Mentions: Mantine, Scizor, Donphan
Up until about two years ago, Scizor was my go-to favorite Johto Pokemon. But I always felt guilty for an obscure reason, but after accepting it was because I liked Heracross better, I felt much more relieved. I can't exactly put to words why I love Heracross. It's the perfect combination of bulky and frail, sweet and fierce, cute and strange--and look at that cinnamon roll face. Oh, I guess that did put it to words.
Hoenn
Honorable Mentions: A big ol' N/A
Don't get me wrong, there are some perfectly fine Hoenn Pokemon. But none that even remotely come close. Sceptile has been my favorite Pokemon of all since I first fell in love with it when I was nine. I could write an essay on the different ways this Pokemon inspires me, but hey, I'll leave that for the imagination. Everyone has their special Pokemon bond.
Sinnoh
Honorable Mentions: Gliscor, Dusknoir, Drapion
Funnily, Magmortar was long ago the Pokemon I preferred, as I love clowns, jesters, and duck like things. But Electivire transcended that--I love its build, its smirk, its raw power and ability. Plus watching this behemoth of a gorilla/mandrill/oni battle against Ash's Infernape in the Sinnoh League certainly helped. Have you seen it use its tails in action? This thing is cruel, it's like the Joker with that smile. Oh, I guess Gengar works too. Or even...
Unova
Honorable Mentions: Krookodile, Samurott, Eelektross, Scrafty, Golurk
I'm a sucker for Egypt and Ghosts. This thing felt so ludicrous, I couldn't help but fall in love with it. Cooky, crazy, enigmatic, monstrous--the right balance of intimidating and silly. A lot of Pokemon from Gen V were really supposed to emulate the roles of Gen I Pokemon, and while it isn't anywhere near seamless, it has a similarity to Gengar I can't help but adore.
Kalos
Honorable Mentions: Aegislash, Greninja, Goomy
While I'm certainly very acceptant of a lot of the Kalos Pokemon, I must say it's tied with Sinnoh for Pokemon I love the least. In general they're all perfectly fine, but their peaks are pretty low. However, one underrated Pokemon I think is so radical is Barbaracle. Just listen to that name. Woof, chills. For such a silly design concept, it executes it to astonishing fright. Though it may not be the best battler, compared to the potential of the other honorable mentions, it reigns supreme in Kalos for sure, even if it flies under the radar.
Well, there we have it! Though if I were to pick my favorite six Pokemon of all, we'd have quite another quandary on our hands. (I'd probably pick all Gen 1 and 2 with the exception of Sceptile)
gave me the opportunity, and since it's such a fixture of dA and revolves around something awesome, I figured I'd try it out!Foreword:
The object is to pick one's favorite Pokemon from each generation, only one. Gosh, so difficult--so difficult, I think I'll at least mention my runner-ups to give them some cred if they deserve it. Furthermore, associate legendaries with an entirely separate part of my brain--because I never use them in game, I can't equate them with other Pokemon. A lot are cool, and some I love, but I can't put any on the list. That said, let's get cracking.
Kanto
Honorable Mentions: Charizard, Poliwhirl, Gyarados, Bulbasaur, Staryu, Rhydon, Electabuzz, Scyther--okay there's a lot of Pokemon in Kanto I adore.
The hardest choice by far, I cannot stress how much I love the Pokemon from the first generation. I fiercely love Sugimori's simplicity in design and design philosophy much more in his earlier works. I feel as though his old designs split into two halves--the basic simples where Pokemon lack many details, and the honest simples where his Pokemon are much more animalistic than contemporary Pokemon.
Gengar hits the first one on the head in a beautiful way. I love Pokemon that just look like generic monsters, but could also be animals in the real world. Gengar fits everything I want a Pokemon to be, and beyond. Sorry Charizard, in the words of Professor Oak, "You were close!"
Johto
Honorable Mentions: Mantine, Scizor, Donphan
Up until about two years ago, Scizor was my go-to favorite Johto Pokemon. But I always felt guilty for an obscure reason, but after accepting it was because I liked Heracross better, I felt much more relieved. I can't exactly put to words why I love Heracross. It's the perfect combination of bulky and frail, sweet and fierce, cute and strange--and look at that cinnamon roll face. Oh, I guess that did put it to words.
Hoenn
Honorable Mentions: A big ol' N/A
Don't get me wrong, there are some perfectly fine Hoenn Pokemon. But none that even remotely come close. Sceptile has been my favorite Pokemon of all since I first fell in love with it when I was nine. I could write an essay on the different ways this Pokemon inspires me, but hey, I'll leave that for the imagination. Everyone has their special Pokemon bond.
Sinnoh
Honorable Mentions: Gliscor, Dusknoir, Drapion
Funnily, Magmortar was long ago the Pokemon I preferred, as I love clowns, jesters, and duck like things. But Electivire transcended that--I love its build, its smirk, its raw power and ability. Plus watching this behemoth of a gorilla/mandrill/oni battle against Ash's Infernape in the Sinnoh League certainly helped. Have you seen it use its tails in action? This thing is cruel, it's like the Joker with that smile. Oh, I guess Gengar works too. Or even...
Unova
Honorable Mentions: Krookodile, Samurott, Eelektross, Scrafty, Golurk
I'm a sucker for Egypt and Ghosts. This thing felt so ludicrous, I couldn't help but fall in love with it. Cooky, crazy, enigmatic, monstrous--the right balance of intimidating and silly. A lot of Pokemon from Gen V were really supposed to emulate the roles of Gen I Pokemon, and while it isn't anywhere near seamless, it has a similarity to Gengar I can't help but adore.
Kalos
Honorable Mentions: Aegislash, Greninja, Goomy
While I'm certainly very acceptant of a lot of the Kalos Pokemon, I must say it's tied with Sinnoh for Pokemon I love the least. In general they're all perfectly fine, but their peaks are pretty low. However, one underrated Pokemon I think is so radical is Barbaracle. Just listen to that name. Woof, chills. For such a silly design concept, it executes it to astonishing fright. Though it may not be the best battler, compared to the potential of the other honorable mentions, it reigns supreme in Kalos for sure, even if it flies under the radar.
Well, there we have it! Though if I were to pick my favorite six Pokemon of all, we'd have quite another quandary on our hands. (I'd probably pick all Gen 1 and 2 with the exception of Sceptile)
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From Here
3 min read
Hey'lo there, good old Tomatem13 here. You know, that fakemon artist that dropped off the face of the earth. Needless to say, I've much to catch up on. From here on I suppose, I really do want to be getting into Fakemon and Pokemon again. That said, I find that a lot of my art tends to focus on video games in general now.
For one, I've been severely inspired by the world of UNDERTALE. A dear friend and studio mate of mine from college ended up starting a YouTube channel for our SourceFilmmaker animations as part of a class project, but have decided that it's something we're going to continue working on in our free time just because we enjoy the characters of Papyrus and Sans so. I'll probably post the link to it here once we have more videos uploaded, but for now, we're still working on a big one we want done.
I also started a Tumblr as per the advice of the aforementioned studio mate, on which I will post most of what I do on deviantart (because I do love this place so). However, if you like UNDERTALE sketches or just want to see more of my casual, non-finished art (which I think often comes out better), then feel free to check me out at:
bluemarang.tumblr.com
Next, as some of you may have noticed, I've been posting a lot of drawings about Super Smash Bros. roster characters. This is because I'm very into, as well as involved in, the competitive Super Smash Bros. scene right now, specifically Melee. Though I do enjoy playing friendlies whole-heartedly, and adore doubles, I have found my calling card right now in commentary. That is to say that at the moment, I'm one of the top commentators in my university city (Pittsburgh) and am looking to branch out. My interest in the community has skyrocketed, and I want to do art for the community as best I can as well.
Having said all of this, I have lots of old and new fakemon ideas prattling around in the old noggin here. And with the onset of Sun and Moon, my interest has of course peaked. I may do some speculative sketches as more information is leaked, but I do simply want to get back into this. For myself, but also for everyone who has supported my art and me all these years. Thank you once more, as I do always.
For one, I've been severely inspired by the world of UNDERTALE. A dear friend and studio mate of mine from college ended up starting a YouTube channel for our SourceFilmmaker animations as part of a class project, but have decided that it's something we're going to continue working on in our free time just because we enjoy the characters of Papyrus and Sans so. I'll probably post the link to it here once we have more videos uploaded, but for now, we're still working on a big one we want done.
I also started a Tumblr as per the advice of the aforementioned studio mate, on which I will post most of what I do on deviantart (because I do love this place so). However, if you like UNDERTALE sketches or just want to see more of my casual, non-finished art (which I think often comes out better), then feel free to check me out at:
bluemarang.tumblr.com
Next, as some of you may have noticed, I've been posting a lot of drawings about Super Smash Bros. roster characters. This is because I'm very into, as well as involved in, the competitive Super Smash Bros. scene right now, specifically Melee. Though I do enjoy playing friendlies whole-heartedly, and adore doubles, I have found my calling card right now in commentary. That is to say that at the moment, I'm one of the top commentators in my university city (Pittsburgh) and am looking to branch out. My interest in the community has skyrocketed, and I want to do art for the community as best I can as well.
Having said all of this, I have lots of old and new fakemon ideas prattling around in the old noggin here. And with the onset of Sun and Moon, my interest has of course peaked. I may do some speculative sketches as more information is leaked, but I do simply want to get back into this. For myself, but also for everyone who has supported my art and me all these years. Thank you once more, as I do always.
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Mr. President
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1960 - 2015
May we learn from and move forward with the gifts he has graced us with.
Rest in peace, sir.
1960 - 2015
May we learn from and move forward with the gifts he has graced us with.
Rest in peace, sir.
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
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In a similar vein to 
, and I quote:
*ahem*
"MONSTER HUNTER 4 ULTIMATE! 8D"
So yeah! Anyone have it, and if so, wanna exchange friend codes and whatnot? We can hunt and be cool people!
1719-4544-1417 [mine, feel free to add me or sumfin']
Also what's you guys' favorite monsters/weapons?
, and I quote:*ahem*
"MONSTER HUNTER 4 ULTIMATE! 8D"
So yeah! Anyone have it, and if so, wanna exchange friend codes and whatnot? We can hunt and be cool people!
1719-4544-1417 [mine, feel free to add me or sumfin']
Also what's you guys' favorite monsters/weapons?
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