Pokemon Zoology - The Art Book Kickstarter!

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Published on October 3, 2023 9:50:58 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn6_aCdwo8E

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Welcome to the world of Pokemon Zoology!

My name is Joshua Dunlop, I’m a Senior Freelance Concept Artist from the UK. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some amazing companies such as Disney and Netflix and I've had amazing success over the last 7 years with my personal project, Pokemon Zoology!

And now I'm thrilled to present this unofficial collection of 151 realistic digital concept art depicting the iconic original Pokemon from Generation 1.

The campaign is live from 6pm BST the 3rd-30th of October and aims to raise £10,000 to cover printing costs for the book!

Check out the Kickstarter now!:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pokemonzoology/the-pokemon-zoology-art-book

It's hard to believe it's been over 27 years since Pokemon first burst onto the scene and took the world by storm. As an artist and lifelong Pokemon fan, I wanted to pay tribute to the Pokemon that started it all by reimagining them in a realistic style.

It all started back in 2016 when I was teaching myself how to use a 3D sculpting program called Zbrush and I wanted a 'small' project to test my new skills on. Pokemon Go was at its height and I thought it would be fun to create the three Kanto starters in a realistic way. A friend of mine saw them and suggested I put them online and was blown away when it went viral! Due to all the love and support I decided to keep going and challenged myself to recreate all original 151 Pokemon.

This art book is a labour of love that I've poured my heart and soul into over the past seven years. Each piece aims to capture the essence of these beloved characters, from the fierce Charizard to the adorable Pikachu. I strove to depict them as if they truly existed in our world, bringing out intricate details, vivid colours, and dynamic poses.

This stunning 156 sided paperback art book is a complete collection featuring all 151 original Pokemon reimagined in a beautifully realistic style. Within these pages you'll find over seven years of dedicated work by artist Joshua Dunlop (me), whose iconic realistic Pokemon illustrations display his incredible talent and passion for the franchise. Each page is 150gsm and has a Silk finish giving it a high quality feel as you flick through. The spine has a PUR (perfect) edge without the need for staples and has a 350gsm gloss cover for strength and flexibility.

Each page encapsulates the spirit of the beloved Pokemon while grounding them in real-world biology. No detail has been overlooked in these intricate depictions, from feather textures to scale patterns. The accurate anatomy provides a fresh perspective on even the most familiar species like Pikachu and Charizard.

Printed on high-quality paper with vivid colours, this book allows fans to appreciate the realistic Pokemon and captures the technical skill of creature design. For Pokemon devotees or art lovers, this collectible art book is a chance to explore the franchise like never before.

As I am shipping from the UK, if you are from the EU or a country with import customs VAT, you will be charged to receive your items. Depending on your country this can range from 5 - 20% of the order. If the shipment is missed and returned to me, the backer must pay for shipping for the item to be resent.Unfortunately, I’m just a sole trading artist, not a business and acquiring the means to collect tax on backers behalf is long-winded and expensive! I do apologise for any inconvenience caused!

There are loads of really cool rewards so do check out all of the tiers and if we reach our goal (fingers crossed) there are some really exciting stretch goals to aim for!

The journey to complete all 151 paintings was an adventure in itself. It challenged me to flex my creative muscles and hone my artistic skills. Now, I'm excited to finally share the fruits of my work with fellow Pokemon fans who I know will appreciate these fresh takes on iconic Pokemon.

I hope this collection evokes a sense of nostalgia and brings a new perspective to the Pokemon that started it all. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering Pokemon for the first time, I think you'll find inspiration in these reimagined creatures.

To all my fans, thank you for joining me on this journey!

Josh

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