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How I almost won the official Pokémon art contest
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Күн бұрынGrowing up in the 90's, Pokémon was a HUGE inspiration and influence in my early childhood. When I heard about an illustration contest where the winner gets an official promo card of their own art, I HAD TO JOIN!!!! Lowkey feels like all my days doodling Pokémon prepared me for this moment! LETS GOOOOO
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@RossDraws 2 жыл бұрын
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
@frankiecossington4454 2 жыл бұрын
Listen yeah I tried to buy your book Nima for my friend but you don’t do shipping to the uk I have a problem with that, this was gonna be a gift for my best friend for his birthday and fricking Christmas I hope you will consider start doing deliveries in the UK that will be very nice of you also I don’t care about your taxes which means you can’t do shipping to the UK if you have a problem with that you can just DO ONE Kinds regards Frankie
@a-hunt8550 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankiecossington4454 No No he's got a point
@toonboon8222 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm just wandering how you are. And am curious if I can get to know you through chat?
@toonboon8222 2 жыл бұрын
I love your art for the empowering aesthetics, it really shows who you are!😁
@skuty4882 2 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful artwork, hopefully you will not give up and try again next year!
@BirbDaddyGram 2 жыл бұрын
Reminder guys that even tho he didn’t win, don’t compare his art to the winners! :) congrats to all the winners
@MarcoElBasto 2 жыл бұрын
yeah......anyway who was the winner?
@InsertNameHereNoob 2 жыл бұрын
isn't it a contest?
@BirbDaddyGram 2 жыл бұрын
@@InsertNameHereNoob yes but it isn’t nice comparing other works with others. Saying like “one art was better then another and should’ve been placed higher” it’s kinda rude and makes that artist get discouraged :)
@trisenator 2 жыл бұрын
@@BirbDaddyGram If the artist was that afraid of being discouraged then why would they submit their art for exactly that?? It's literally what they signed up for. Besides most artists are their own worst enemy and will discourage themselves far more effectively than anyone else's comparisons could.
@BirbDaddyGram 2 жыл бұрын
@@trisenator people join contest to either win or to have fun, no one has the right to compare others art, as an artist myself it’s really rude. It seems like you can’t understand that?
@nudgekun3140 2 жыл бұрын
The Arcanine with the Oddish as a concept- It's absolutely adorable. Well done Ross! Please participate in more contests in the future, we all love seeing the results even if you didn't place first. Second Runner up is still an amazing achievement out of all the submissions out there.
@Easy_EZ 2 жыл бұрын
This piece is awesome!!! I personally think the oddish was a great touch and probably a reason why this piece ranked so high in the first place. It gives arcanine the vibe of being majestic and protective of other Pokemon❤
@RossDraws 2 жыл бұрын
YAHH i wanted to illustrate that friendship comes in all shape and sizes!!
@RobbieMarieVandellandtheFairyT 11 ай бұрын
@@RossDrawsCan you teach us some drawing lessons?
@EstebanArts 2 жыл бұрын
What happiness, I hope one day to work with you in some illustration! I am very proud of your work :') A hug dear friend.
@RossDraws 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SMMMMMM
@j.d.v.d.3487 2 жыл бұрын
I actually like it when there is a secondary pokemon on the card, it gives it more of scenic feel.
@elesionfioroni2118 2 жыл бұрын
Still can't get over Ross's pronunciation of Arcanine
@varflock9777 2 жыл бұрын
I was considering taking part in this contest too, but... I've checked the rules and it turned out I can't because I'm not a "legal resident of the United States" or "legal resident of Japan". A little shout out to Nintendo - make your international contests a bit more international, please. It's sad to see that I can't take a part in something fun just because I don't live in one of those two countries. Anyways, great entry, mister Ross.
@TheNicJellie 2 жыл бұрын
2nd runner up is already impressive enough! that's like top 3 out of every other contestants!! super proud of you!
@kokocute123 2 жыл бұрын
His entry felt like the OG Pokemon cards with lots of attention to color and background and details that make you want to look more than once. It's definitely a 1st place entry. Looking forward to more of your entries in future contests! Congratulations.
@toothycookie 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I almost entered this competition because Scizor was one of the options, and I kinda regret that I didn't. When I thought "day in the life" I kind of thought of this cute, modest scene of Scizor carrying groceries with it's trainer. It's so unorthodox; I mean, Scizor is one of the most aggressive designs in the series, and DEFINITELY the most aggressive in the lineup for the contest but... One day I'll draw it for fun.
@zephyrias 2 жыл бұрын
Def do it! I had many ideas for a bulbasaur being picked as a starter! With a cute look its eyes.
@marlijn2477 2 жыл бұрын
I’m living in Europe, but so far the Pokémon illustration contest is only participle for residents from the United States, or Japan. I hope that they will change that next year, because there are great artists and big Pokémon fans out there who haven’t had the chance to participate in the Pokémon illustration contest. PS: congratulations Ross with being 2nd runner up. Arcanine and Oddish are so adorable 🤩🧡💛💚💙.
@Proyect-N-Games 2 жыл бұрын
Your illustration and the way you portrayed arcanine was much better than the first place for sure, thats a little bit unfair but congratulations it was awesome!!!!!
@majinvegeta2k10 2 жыл бұрын
Omg I vividly remember this Arcanine card when Pokémon announced the winners. Congratulations. It’s a beautiful card
@nessa020709 2 жыл бұрын
I want that as a poster!! I actually didn't know they held contests like that for pokemon!
@Alexaiai12 2 жыл бұрын
He actually made it a poster and it’s in his shop now!!
@mrwhiteboy1350 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the winners, the art was so good. Congratulations on being on the top
@SenSamaShoran 2 жыл бұрын
I cried because I was so happy for you, then you revealed the truth.. NOW MY HEART IS BROKEN
@zephyrias 2 жыл бұрын
I freaked out when I saw the art in the listings! :D aww yeahh I recognize emm
@lawrencetyrpa 10 ай бұрын
Love it! And congratulations!
@jablastoff5237 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the win! Even second runner up, that's awesome. I entered too but didn't make the Top 300. I entered an arcanine too. However, one thing still kinda bugs and confuses me. The contest rules gave a description for each Pokemon and then said they wanted to see something that encapsulates that description. Arcanine's was all about how tireless it is, how it's always running around gracefully. I really got the impression an arcanine had to be on the move to fit the rules, and thus mine was moving (guiding some pidgies to safety, and maybe you're right, other Pokemon may have been part of why I didn't make it into the 300). But then I saw a lot of top arcanine entries where they were sleeping! There was some great art, but it confused me, too, since the winners often had those sleeping/relaxing arcanines. I feel like I missed something, lol.
@blitzwolfer4154 2 жыл бұрын
Personally, I think Ross should've been at least second because that Arcanine submission was good enough to be a print or a cool wallpaper. A theory on why Ross got third was probably because of the oddish but also maybe the plants being too much and the judges maybe thought it was too many things at once. Well, I'm sure Ross will win next time!
@yawgo 10 ай бұрын
6:38 That's my entry in the bottom middle! lol Goodluck this year Ross!
@andresfuentesruiz5324 2 жыл бұрын
I love your art. You have a charming personality and every bit of your magic is reflected on your work. From the bottom of the heart of a Pokèmon fan, thank you for participating on this contest.
@diandraputri7237 2 жыл бұрын
Stage fright and fear of rejection.. I know how that feels.. Congratulations for winning Ross!!! 💙 You deserve it!!!
@rosewither2044 9 ай бұрын
I felt exactly how you felt but I was looking at your Art so I could get inspo for this years challenge! 😅
@Kim-xg9lg Ай бұрын
Your drawing was my desktop wallpaper for a few months
@thearkbuilder4875 2 жыл бұрын
Your piece came out great! First place had a similar concept to you and I think both pieces look fantastic.
@annihilist1983 Жыл бұрын
My god that was a beautiful illustration!
@himignicest1571 2 жыл бұрын
bRO, UR EDITING HAS LEVELED UP NGLLLL, POGGERSSSS >:0000
@user-wx2uw5gc2i 10 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of joining the 2024 pokemon art comp and I'm excited this video really helped
@wingzero9168 10 ай бұрын
"We must always remember that the real victory is not in winning, rather it is in the participation." - 1988 'No one ever'
@julianore658 8 ай бұрын
I love his reaction at the end! No one should EVER underestimate their own abilities. CONGRATS 🥳🎉
@julianore658 8 ай бұрын
Forgot about the runner up thing again 😂. Still congrats
@LucasRafaelBarros 2 жыл бұрын
Your art was my favorite in this contest. I use as wallpaper and I was really cheering for you and I'm glad you're happy 'cause you deserve everything!
@bloodyleia8769 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn’t even think to do research on how many card designs each Pokémon had before to make sure the art stands out. Thank god i didn’t enter. Everyone else’s entries were amazing!
@yoshaosaxofonista 2 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem about contests its they receibed so many ideas by free when we spend time and effort by nothing. So only join in contests you trust and you really wanted, and if this can be used on portfolio.
@namba3886 2 жыл бұрын
Man i love each of the entries in this contest
@quessiant Ай бұрын
I looked at the art submitted in to that contest. Yours was my absolute favorite ❤️ good job!!!
@SeanPetitt 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Must have been an amazing feeling.
@michelleip75 2 жыл бұрын
Ross Draws collaborating and competing with all his childhood movies/series feels like a dream come true for ALL of us! 😭
@a-b0t633 Жыл бұрын
Considering my favorite artwork on a card is Jolteon protecting a Togepi as it sleeps, I love the concept of an Arcanine recreating that energy. And personally like it better than the grand prize winner's.
@shiniro8259 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations so much!!!!!!!!!!
@EyekooDrawsStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work, Ross! Such a cool piece! Arcanine is one of my favourites too (and Electabuzz).
@aryon2025 2 жыл бұрын
Hats off to you sir!
@batt2665 2 жыл бұрын
The experienced shared was still that of a Pokémon card, thank you for continuing the spirit of Pokémon!
@WspiDigits 9 ай бұрын
As long as the oddish didn't distract from the arcanine being the main focus, no points would be deducted. Great work my G, gotta enter every year, about to me be my new hobby. Ha ha Smell you late... my bad, rival moment. Ha ha Keep it up bro
@kao5789 2 жыл бұрын
Way too cool!!! What a 90s kids dream come true for sure.
@Sangor03-SH 2 жыл бұрын
A childhood dream that became a reality is one of the greatest achievement of our lives.
@DarthUmbreon 2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool! I saw your drawing in the video where they announced the winners and it was my favorite one!
@GeminiGothamXO 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on placing so high! You have so much to be proud of and your artwork for Arcanine was, and is, beautiful.
@a-aron7612 2 жыл бұрын
Best 1 out off the bunch honestly.
@Glあss 2 жыл бұрын
the production is so high! this is awesome :0
@rizzlerazzledazzle 2 жыл бұрын
I love this so much! Arcanine is my all time favorite Mon…I’m on a quest to collect all of his cards with only about 4 remaining…I look forward to one day possibly owning this one as well. It’s just beautiful!
@inakakiwiana 2 жыл бұрын
I seen a bunch of Pokémon art in a mall here in Japan and seen “rossdraws” and had to go confirm! All the art looked so cool, congrats!
@Red-wv9ud 2 жыл бұрын
This video reminds me of how thrilling and exciting joining art contests was for me, though I didn't always get the first place, I felt like joining those contests was much more gratifying for me and then I just learned to appreciate whatever I got and just enjoyed the process 😊
@Branfllake 2 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly cute! Thanks so much for sharing - you're an inspiration to many :)
@YuzuLeMoon 2 жыл бұрын
Awww... I would've loved to see your work in the official TCG collection. I'd definitely have done a lot in order to get my hands on it. And no, it definitely wasn't oddish. I love your work a lot since I first saw it. It made a huge impression on me when I saw the artwork and I never even knew you then. Wonderful work btw.
@FenekoAmy 2 жыл бұрын
IS AMAZING ANYWAY! Congratulations!!!
@BledsoeH20 Жыл бұрын
That would have been a sick card as well!!!
@TANWRLD2010 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ross you did amazing. And thank you for inspiring me to start doing digital art when I was 10 in 2020 you got me through that year.
@donovan802 2 жыл бұрын
When I saw your name listed on their video, I was amazed. Congrats, Ross!
@dynamicsketch 11 ай бұрын
That Arcanine looks good. I want to try this year's contest.
@mcastrohong 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly yours was my favourite!!!!!
@saiiyans 2 жыл бұрын
congratulations for you 3rth place, very nice illustration
@andybalogh2252 2 жыл бұрын
Amazinggg! I hate you but I'm mostly happy for you. You worked hard to have this awesome artist life and pokemon experience 🙏Wooo!!! Go Ross!!🎉🎉🎉 ♡
@krissym1430 2 жыл бұрын
I entered in that contest with arcanine too and kind of wish I went with my normal style instead of an experimental style. When I saw your piece in the line up I was like “holy sh- they entered?! It looks amazing!” Congrats on getting into one of the top spots!!
@viperguru2547 11 ай бұрын
Looking at this for inspiration for the 2024 contest!
@chunkiyeung9499 2 жыл бұрын
I love your drawing ,it is amazing
@aaronwaldvogel3383 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but I did not know you before, but I loved you'r art when I saw it on the Pokemon Website for the contestens😍 Nice to see the person behind this beautiful art👍
@NotTheBreezeness 2 жыл бұрын
YOU'LL GET EM NEXT TIME! Arcanine is my favorite poke'mon and I /love/ this picture. I don't think the oddish is what lost you 1st/2nd place :) I know everyone in the comments is saying the same thing. The oddish was a perfect choice since it didn't take away from Arcanine being the featured poke'mon, and I think this photo without the oddish sleeping there would've felt less complete than the oddish version.
@josiahgaravito6731 2 жыл бұрын
Omg congrats Ross !!!! I was so scared to even try to enter the contest. You should do a tutorial on how you approach entering contests as a man artist !!!! I feel like most artist have the fear and feel intimidated by the process of getting everything right. Congrats tho !!!!! Still so cool to get recognized as a big talent by the Pokémon company
@PoptartWrites 10 ай бұрын
They're doing it again this year too
@JeM130177 2 жыл бұрын
Finally came here to your channel after finishing Drawfee's charity stream and you seemed so lovely and good at art so hello! I remember watching the video of winners for this and seeing your entry that's so cool! Awesome job!!
@greninjaboy6585 2 жыл бұрын
i bought your card at anime expo in LA and im glad i could see the art process on how you made it
@carbonanimationproductions6537 2 жыл бұрын
you won in my book
@brandonjacksoon 2 жыл бұрын
Ross, this is absolutely fantastic! I love it! Don't worry, you will won next time ;)
@YuYunaArt Ай бұрын
and now ai is winning those contests. good too see the times where this wasn't an issue.
@lc3 2 жыл бұрын
The oddish really makes it for me!!
@rivertyl 2 жыл бұрын
6:34 the vine boom got me LMAOO
@doughnut_panda 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! Your art is awesome.
@marianascreations6438 2 жыл бұрын
It’s so cute!!! Congratulations 🎉
@kylercook7968 2 жыл бұрын
Id dish is a prisoner of Arcanine’s flame. Stockholm syndrome suggests Oddish’s smile is forced and that he’s living in constant fear.
@raptorboss6688 2 жыл бұрын
THIS IS SO COOL! I've always wanted to have my art on an official trading card game (it doesn't really matter which one.) This is inspiring to me one day I'll do it defiantly!
@DarkUltima999 2 жыл бұрын
Ehh yo Ross, your Art is 100% good enough to be on TCG cards❤️ I am a big TCG fan for many years and I follow your Chanel for a long time aswell, and i allways thought that your ART is on the same lvl as TCG arts, Anime series and still have ur own hand writeting ❤️
@kingpen1179 2 жыл бұрын
almost? with your skills?
@yxnai 2 жыл бұрын
IKR???
@taylerkaneellison-quinn8817 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Oddish. The art looks amazing. I would have loved to have had that card
@FluDash 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! 🎉🥳😀 Keep it up man! 👍😀
@kuroohana 2 жыл бұрын
Actually the first winner had an extra pokemon (and the composition is pretty similar from yours, you were so close !)
@major_moorhen7573 2 жыл бұрын
congrats !! you did really well !!
@PokemonOverflow 2 жыл бұрын
You did a fantastic job and the oddish was a nice touch, It reminds me of the light jolteon artwork from neo destiny.
@DarkoTattoo 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats mate very well done 🥰🥰
@Neevkl_7 2 жыл бұрын
I entered this for fun with some joke submissions, my goal? Make the judges chuckle my fav one I submitted was a Cramorant trying to order a pikachu at a restaurant.
@FRIKSgamingChanel 2 жыл бұрын
3ND PLACE THATS STILL INSANE🤣🤣
@yoshigirl5760 2 жыл бұрын
that pictures so good
@LucasSweden 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Ross ✨
@keybladeapologist.1131 10 ай бұрын
I love yours it looked awesome
@valasafantastic1055 2 жыл бұрын
Third place is still incredible and the art is very cute and inspiring.
@lailaahamad2516 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shi-- the editing of this video is so cool haha.
@offelambrechts 2 жыл бұрын
Your art looks so good!
@GalaxysDragon 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome art, awesome story bro. Disappointed to hear that 3rd place didn't get a card made. 😔 But yours was good enough for 3rd place out of all those entries!! But their loss honestly. 😋 Hope you get 1st place next time. You can only go up from here. 💕
@domtheright100 2 жыл бұрын
Good job!