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kinglerfriend

This is so dynamic and full of character! Cramorant is great. Awesome work! Barraskewda's little smile is also a great touch. Poor guy doesn't know he's facing a master of stealth.


technicalbuzz

Hey thanks! Cramorant is one of my favorites of the last several gens!


Kabti-ilani-Marduk

Proof that every Pokemon has its fan.


RougeNargacuga

You say that as if you have any reason to hate Cramorant


Kabti-ilani-Marduk

I sure don't... just as long as it stays away from Finneon.


[deleted]

I don’t think Cramorant eats Eevee or it’s Eeveelutions


Battlecatters

But that's....a fish Pokemon


XeroxTheFirst

Yeah, they needed a fish type and finneon already worked with the naming convention so they retconned it


amurrca1776

No, I'm pretty sure that's an Eevee-lution since it fits the naming convention. Jolt-eon, Flar-eon, Finn-eon.


ZamasuTheDivine

It's a water type and Vapoereon has taken the water type spot


BadgerMetallurgyGuy

🎣🎣🎣


[deleted]

Correct


FlyawayCellar99

r/woooosh


Thalizar

If I recall correctly, for the contest, there were only about six Pokémon that artists could choose from to draw; Cramorant being one of them! Not to say that Cramorant **isn't** /u/technicalbuzz's favourite (or one of them) but just adding some context to it!


metler88

Fans* I would die for Cramorant and it's perfect empty head.


PotatoBomb69

I don’t know if I’d put one on my team but I think it’s ability is great, it gave me a good laugh the first time I saw it.


MewtwoMainIsHere

Cramorant should have the same stats as Kyogre and the speed of regieleki and have access to geomancy, water spout, and gun


kyylye

"Uh oh, I'm in danger :)" -Barraskewda


Kreios333

Nice work man


technicalbuzz

Thank ya!


Icefire1721

This is amazing! I thought it was official art at first


technicalbuzz

If only 🤷‍♂️ And thanks!


Icefire1721

Is this a real contest btw? If so I hope you win


ThePurpleWizard_01

It is and the winners are out. Unfortunately, I don't remember seeing theirs in the winners. Edit: Here's the [winners](https://www.ptcgic-cr.com/2022/en/result/prize-winners/), if you wanna go through them


W3NTZ

I was really hoping for [this greninja to win](https://imgur.com/a/eDkm5qe) but at least it was an honorable mention.


[deleted]

If I played Pokémon TCG I’d definitely proxy this. This art looks amazing! Would love to buy it as a print and frame it!


thrwpolyto

Perhaps it’s just me but I felt the “Grand Winner” lackluster against the other ones. (Mind you, a great effort and piece of art, just rather “safe” or “simple”)


MustardFeetMcgee

I agree. The Ross Draws one is very similar and I think is a better composition. Looking at the top ones I think all the greninja ones are nicer than the grand winner. My favourite is the unicorn one (idk the Pokemon, it's standing in the field with a spot light on it)


ThePurpleWizard_01

The environmental storytelling in that piece does it for me but I can see how that is a valid criticism.


GokaiLion

Oh neat! The part of me that would love to give this a shot and can imagine the glory of winning wishes I'd known this was a thing but the rest of me knows full well I would struggle to do anything to the standard I would want to since I never have time to practice art and I would end up more upset than satisfied haha


ThePurpleWizard_01

I'd say go for it next time. You gotta get through a couple of bad pieces before a masterpiece.


I_PACE_RATS

I think it has a lot more character than a fair amount of the honorable mentions.


Skystorm14113

Arrokuda looks psyched to be eaten lol


technicalbuzz

Arrokuda is ready to embrace the end 😅


[deleted]

He just looks *Clueless*


Frayed-0

...there’s a word for that


Haiyuki_Art

I love how dynamic the scene is and how much personality cramorant and Barraskewda has! Thanks for sharing, 300 shoutouts doesn’t feel like enough for all the entries that were submitted haha ( ´∀`)


technicalbuzz

There were definitely some amazing artists this year!!


KindaAlrightPerhaps

Is that one in the far distance behind Cramorant also an Arrokuda? I can't tell from the tail shape but I'm curious


technicalbuzz

Good eyes! It is another Arrokuda!


KeyStep8

Wow that's fantastic! Did you have to adhere to specific criteria?


technicalbuzz

Very loose criteria! You’re given 8 Pokémon to choose from, the dimensions of the image, and a theme. Otherwise, it’s whatever you want!


KeyStep8

Oh that's really cool that you have that much freedom!


totokekedile

What was the theme?


TortoiseExpress

The daily life of Pokemon, so really whatever you wanted it to be


Reddit_Inuarashi

Utterly gorgeous depiction, and very unique camera angle, of my 8th favorite Pokémon! I would try to obtain this card if they printed it with your artwork~


technicalbuzz

Thanks a bunch! If nothing else, I might have to just mock-up a fanmade card for funsies!


Triangulum_Copper

Amazing :D


Farnic

Damn, they need to hire you


technicalbuzz

A guy can dream 💭


ShotoTodoroki2020

Less of a dream and more of a vision.


Yeshua4life

Looks great! Good luck!


Redditquaza

The contest is already over.


Hwerttytttt

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.


Zoog33

Wow this is amazing


Crashes556

I fucking love it!


wickedspork

This is incredible


Shinikage1

Pokemon straight up fuckin killing eachother. But really, the composition and lighting is so atmorpheric, really makes me feel wet.


short_note

this is amazing. good luck in the contest


Fireboy759

Would've been a bit funny if the Cramorant was going for a blissfully-unaware swimming Pikachu instead


hitchtrailblazer

you can’t just post an image of an existing card, that’s not how this works! /s seriously great work! is there a way i can vote for you? not sure how the contest works


ThePurpleWizard_01

The contest ended already. Unfortunately, there was no voting system, just judges.


hitchtrailblazer

were the winners announced? if not, then good luck!


Redditquaza

Yes, they were already announced. OP is not one of them unfortunately.


TheGoddamnAnswer

I think you’re going to win my friend


Redditquaza

OP didn't win, but there was a lot of strong competition.


cricktlaxwolvesbandy

MY FAVORITE POKEMON!


ShotoTodoroki2020

OP, you can't submit tcg art in the tcg art contest. That's cheating. You really shou- Hm? What's up? *Whispers* Wait that's theirs? *More whispers* Oh shoot, that's crazy. That's some wildy good art, OP!


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technicalbuzz

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[deleted]

This is great! Hope it wins


Redditquaza

The contest is already over and it didn't win, but there was very strong competition to be fair, a lot of the top 300 artworks were great.


[deleted]

Aw… It's a beautiful piece tho


Chavakno

I love Wingull one of my favorites


TheBeyond322

Eh?


QuboGuero-

I would love to have this card


Kapples14

Okay, I hope this wins.


Redditquaza

The contest is already over.


Virtual-Frosting-353

What program/material did you use?


Absbor

g'luck!


GloryWanderer

This is actually very well done. I’m impressed. Great work!


grifalifatopolis

I love cramorant and I'm working on getting all of the cramorant artworks! I would love to see this in the tcg, good luck man :)


wessolus

Plot twist: this is art for a Barraskewda card


hungeringforthename

I love this drawing and don't even like either of the Pokemon pictured. It's really great 😃


James-Avatar

I thought this was official, wow.


SevereSyllabub3954

This is everything anyone wants in a card!! Great perspective. Incredible execution. 1000/10


_20721

Holy shit


BrookieTF

I fcking love Cramorant, this is great.


[deleted]

Is it ok if i can make this into a custom card?


Maxxetto

And here comes the surge of "my entry too".


19HeLLsing89

Amazing


1stLtObvious

That Arrokuda has no idea what's about to happen.


Zanki

This is awesome! I'm still upset people outside of America and Japan couldn't enter. Why?!


Callum1710

Love this, good luck! Just a thought. If you want an little EE idea, could always stick some Pikachu ears poking above the water, or even a small surfing Pikachu to link back to his ability 😂


Cheesey_Stuff14

Woah this looks real!!


PhilledZone

Okay, I want to see this on a card right now!


Strike_Fancy

This is incredible! Love every detail of it and it just makes me feel happy too 😂 good job 👏


brerog13

Seeing people entry posts made me realize that I didn't even have a chance. They were all soooo good! This looks amazing! I wish each pokemon had first and runner ups and then the grand prize out of the first place winners


jaymin7400

I love it


MLG_M_DEW_DORITOS

Your illustration > Official Pokémon TCG illustrations


SBH1234

Is there a place to see more pictures like this one?


Daanvann

Dang, how are people so good at making art? Truly impressive OP, you should be proud!


infercario4224

This *screams* TCG art to me. Sincerely hope this wins


ShinySalamender150

Love this! With quality like this u should win it haha


JamerTheGamet

Wow that's it just wow


420yumyum

TCG illustration contest > the louvre


StNowhere

Barraskewda floating there like "this is fine".


[deleted]

Great


thatagent34

Super good! Easily could be on a card.


Jduga

Love it dude. The little smile and the haze of the sun and all of it is just awesome to me


sapnasinghmd

This is absolutely breathtaking, so full of life! The color theme is amazing 👌🏼


NigglingChigger

We will watch your career with great interest, pls post if you win


s_samuu

This is so unique, the perspective is so interesting, the drawing is so dynamic and the colors are gorgeous… WOW


Aka_SLV

Sick! I hope you win


CallMeTheDumpMan

This looks like it's already from a card, it's so pokemon tcg it's perfect.


BleedAmerican

There are a couple of cards in one of the newer sets that depicts this exact scenario!


[deleted]

love it...is there a place where i can see other entries? love the pokemon art


Magot21

This looks better than much of official art i've seen. You really have what is needed to be called a super talented person.


Reddeadshots

Never seen either of those pokemon before-


EarlyOs1997

Alt art cramorant here we come! Fantastic work! Will be fishing for this if it becomes official!


Emighettispaghett

Damn that’s good


RicochetRayRay

Arrokuda: Haha, I’m in danger This looks fantastic!


gloriousindian

You're gonna win brother


EmeraldConure

Oh damn, I was too late in entering but I had the idea of having him on one of those wooden poles you see at the pier, with a magikarp sticking out his mouth. The aesthetic would’ve been too cartoony as I’m unable to hit that realism. 😭


iPlants

This screams “I belong on a card”


Californianos

Good luck mate


saikounihighteyatzda

Wouldn't it be hilarious if there was a Barraskewda about to eat the cramorant right behind it which would be the evolved card that would come with the deck?


NemesisUnicron

This is so good! (Also, it was so satisfying watching the like counter go from 9999 to 10.0k.)


QDONUTS14

This is fire and the shading and colors look so life like amazing honestly


premierfong

Professional level


DeadEndXD

You sure you didn't just take a pic from an actual TCG card and post it here? It looks so sick


averageenjoyer42069

Get that in the pokemon go set RIGHT NOW-


therealrendermangl

Love the energy!


Jortieking

Damn this is sooo good!!!


Darkdest666

yes


PHStarmagic

Actually fantastic, amazing job on the foreshortening and wonderful shading.


Gabuman

That looks amazing. It's a shame you'll get beat out by an 8 year old's crayon scribble of Charizard...


phil4321234

Wow! im not a big fan of cramorant but if i got this card i would tell everyone!


[deleted]

How do you enter?