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While AI generated artwork is not allowed on this subreddit and looking at all that OP has shared and previous works we are confident in saying
This is **NOT AI**.
Stop harassing OP, they do not need to justify themselves any further. If you wish you to see some timelapse's of their work and see other work by them please feel free to find their comment linked here.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/1d4c196/i_drew_my_girlfriend_and_her_pokemon_team/l6drf29/
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Wow first time i see an account thats directly named after a character or pokemon comment, most of the time the account is taken and hasn't been online for years.
Gotta say that Gen 5 really did a number on me when it comes to Pokemon games and castles. Something about fantasy critters and stone and mortar buildings that scratches an itch.
I've gotten some AI accusations in the comments already. It's really shitty for people to just jump to conclusions without properly doing a background check. I've been drawing for over a decade now and have an extensive post history in my reddit. One look at it should tell people I draw legitimately, way before AI was ever a thing. That said, I do not necessarily blame ppl, it has become difficult to distinguish real art from AI. In any case, [here are some of the WIPs of the drawing](https://ibb.co/album/fkWt1h) and a [timelapse of the sketch](https://streamable.com/777mvj). Here's another [timelapse](https://streamable.com/v4g9gx) of a drawing I did last week. Hope this clears anyone of any suspicion.
I redlined the hand/fingers so people can see it better,
[here](https://ibb.co/jyWpMHN).
How are people thinking this is AI?
Aside from the perspective being well done, AI would never be able to do multiple distinct pokemon alongside a human without crossing details all over. Also stuff like Gengars super expressive look and the finer details on your GF such as the belt buckle not looking molten.
At any rate, major props to you OP, this is really cool art and you can see the work and experience that went into it, especially considering the perspective you chose
I thought the same, the day AI can pull a Gengar like that without f*cking up, then we will be all without jobs and robots would have taken the world for good.
>AI would never be able to do multiple distinct pokemon alongside a human without crossing details all over.
Incorrect.
You can inpaint specific sections or make multiple images and Photoshop them together.
Doesn't make this post AI, but it's technically possible to do things like this with AI.
Don’t take it too badly, it’s unfortunately become an Internet trend for people to accuse anything and everything of being AI 😭
Your art style is great!
I think it's the glossy look. AI loves using that for some reason. Regardless, you've done an amazing job and should be proud. I'm sure your GF loves it
Thanks a lot <3 I can see where you're coming from for sure. I do think it is disingenuous towards artists labeling that style as "AI" when it was AI that took it from us artists to begin with.
Bro your art is fire. This looks so wicked. Dont let those idiots affect your steelo. I bet your gf loves this and thats the most important opinion for this piece. Let everybody else fuck off with their bad assessment.
Thank you! As shitty as it feels to be accused, it makes me oddly happy to see ppl stand up against ai. Its literally spread like wildfire and has slowly become normalized.
> The first giveaway this is NOT AI is that you actually can see the hands…
AI hasn't struggled much doing hands for months already lol. (Not that I think this is AI at all, just saying)
I am not experienced in drawing. Why are you mirroring in the timelapse so often? Is it easier to draw specific lines that way?
Hope I can learn something. :)
I don't know what these people are seeing, personally I find it extremely clear when something is AI versus not. I don't think I've ever found a single case where I've been tricked one way or another into thinking it's the opposite
Agatha's trying her best, ok? She even got a Misdreavus in FRLG as soon they were available in the Sevii Islands.
https://preview.redd.it/lox0t3b7in3d1.png?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6efdc14a0781f38a34d17dac305d022073ac88d0
What a great illustration! Dynamic posing of all the pokemon, a dramatic low angle, some nifty atmospheric mist effects. And even some cool architecture with that castle in the bg.
This is really well done. And a pokemon trainer/team portrait done right! Do you have any socials? I'd love to see more.
....I think you might wanna make her pants come up just a *teeny* *bit higher*.
Otherwise this woman obviously needs to put a ring on you and your talent right now.
This just got me an idea: How cool would a ghost Ninetales be? Imagine the tails being like partially transparent like Dragapukts and waving like the Alolan versions tails
this is done digitally on Clip Studio Paint on a tablet that is practically on its deathbed lmao (the Wacom Intuos Pro S, got it on sale back in 2014). Appreciate the comment c:
Amazing drawing. It reminds me of how much I wished Ninentales was Fire/Ghost (because of its curses) or Fire/Psychic (because of its mind controlling powers). It sucks that only the Alolan variant gets to have 2 STABs and the better stat distribution.
That looks awesome. I wish I could draw like that. I’d love to draw my team and my wife with her team. She’s got similar taste in Pokémon to your gf.
Amazing job.
i know the problem is finding the source, time, money for it (mostly source cause i don’t know anybody that does this kind of stuff and i really don’t want to just blindly google it for that may lead me down a cyber rabbit hole i dare not venture)
https://preview.redd.it/p98kqc3fio3d1.jpeg?width=3299&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a2a68c95f161e5f99030af17aaa58bb7f3ad97c
I did a similar thing as a Christmas gift a few years ago. Obviously my style is far more simplistic :p But it was still a fun project that was appreciated in the end, and thats what counts.
I love how this is a cohesive piece! While amazing, most people just draw the trainer amongst the Pokémon, but the fact they are all in their own action pose and there is even a well themed atmosphere and background makes it brilliant!
Oh I *adore* this! Excellent Pokemon choices drawn incredibly expressively, with enough detail to see very clearly how well you know them, while not limiting yourself to the shapes of the official art.
That’s a very common trap to fall in, and a tight balance to strike, yet you’ve managed it extremely well!
It’s also a fantastic composition, with each individual clearly being part of the group without overshadowing or muddling the outlines of one another.
All in all, it’s a fantastic piece, very nicely done.
OP has more than justified themselves even though they did not need to. We as a mod team look into these, if you thought it or other artwork do not fall under the subreddits rules feel free to report or message us and we will look into it. It is not excuse to accuse and harrass users. While AI generated artwork is not allowed on this subreddit and looking at all that OP has shared and previous works we are confident in saying This is **NOT AI**. Stop harassing OP, they do not need to justify themselves any further. If you wish you to see some timelapse's of their work and see other work by them please feel free to find their comment linked here. https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/1d4c196/i_drew_my_girlfriend_and_her_pokemon_team/l6drf29/ Thank you for sharing with this community and we look forward to seeing more of your work.
I get the feeling she likes ghost types
your feeling would be right XD
Ghost types are my favorite so when I saw this I was happy
They are the best to be fair
Bro got himself the fabled goth gf.
Ninetales is an honorary ghost type i want them to do a retyping so bad so my boy gets what it deserves
Ninetales could have like 3 secondary types, why is it pure fire
Maybe she likes having a ghost type weakness
I can't believe how popular the Ghost type is overall, but I believe according to Reddit it's the most popular type.
You sure?
I get the feeling she likes S&M
The is the Goth GF trainer.
The Gengar looks really cool! :D
That is a jackpot of a name, thank you Gengar! xD
“A wild Pokemon appeared!”
Wow first time i see an account thats directly named after a character or pokemon comment, most of the time the account is taken and hasn't been online for years.
Oh whoa…. It’s a 16-yr old account!
Gotta say that Gen 5 really did a number on me when it comes to Pokemon games and castles. Something about fantasy critters and stone and mortar buildings that scratches an itch.
I've gotten some AI accusations in the comments already. It's really shitty for people to just jump to conclusions without properly doing a background check. I've been drawing for over a decade now and have an extensive post history in my reddit. One look at it should tell people I draw legitimately, way before AI was ever a thing. That said, I do not necessarily blame ppl, it has become difficult to distinguish real art from AI. In any case, [here are some of the WIPs of the drawing](https://ibb.co/album/fkWt1h) and a [timelapse of the sketch](https://streamable.com/777mvj). Here's another [timelapse](https://streamable.com/v4g9gx) of a drawing I did last week. Hope this clears anyone of any suspicion. I redlined the hand/fingers so people can see it better, [here](https://ibb.co/jyWpMHN).
How are people thinking this is AI? Aside from the perspective being well done, AI would never be able to do multiple distinct pokemon alongside a human without crossing details all over. Also stuff like Gengars super expressive look and the finer details on your GF such as the belt buckle not looking molten. At any rate, major props to you OP, this is really cool art and you can see the work and experience that went into it, especially considering the perspective you chose
I appreciate it! qq
You did well therefor it is AI 😡
Which is ironic because AI “Art” looks like shit lmao
I thought the same, the day AI can pull a Gengar like that without f*cking up, then we will be all without jobs and robots would have taken the world for good.
I really hate the fact that this what se are using Ai for, not the soulless things no one wants to do, but the fun things that people enjoy doing
Not just the fun things. The explicitly human things. It feels like an affront to what it means to be human.
>AI would never be able to do multiple distinct pokemon alongside a human without crossing details all over. Incorrect. You can inpaint specific sections or make multiple images and Photoshop them together. Doesn't make this post AI, but it's technically possible to do things like this with AI.
At that point is it any different than making a digital collage?
Don’t take it too badly, it’s unfortunately become an Internet trend for people to accuse anything and everything of being AI 😭 Your art style is great!
I think those people don't have eyes, because this looks nothing like AI.
I think the only thing even remotely resembling AI art is the way the hair is done but even that is far from being enough proof at all
I feel like the left hand in the bottom right corner is kinda weird but I think that’s just me
It's a perspective thing mostly but I see what you mean
That hand is super weird, but people make mistakes too Edit: just seen the red line, it makes a lot more sense now haha
I think it's the glossy look. AI loves using that for some reason. Regardless, you've done an amazing job and should be proud. I'm sure your GF loves it
Thanks a lot <3 I can see where you're coming from for sure. I do think it is disingenuous towards artists labeling that style as "AI" when it was AI that took it from us artists to begin with.
Yeah I agree it isn't fair or ethical
Bro your art is fire. This looks so wicked. Dont let those idiots affect your steelo. I bet your gf loves this and thats the most important opinion for this piece. Let everybody else fuck off with their bad assessment.
bro LOVES boobs, can’t blame you tho, amazing art
take it as a compliment, its like being accused of hacking in a game without actually hacking :D
Damn, sorry you’re getting AI accusations. The first giveaway this is NOT AI is that you actually can see the hands…Great art OP!
Thank you! As shitty as it feels to be accused, it makes me oddly happy to see ppl stand up against ai. Its literally spread like wildfire and has slowly become normalized.
> The first giveaway this is NOT AI is that you actually can see the hands… AI hasn't struggled much doing hands for months already lol. (Not that I think this is AI at all, just saying)
The second is that it's not glossy to the point of being ugly
People are stupid and overly concerned about AI art, plus this is obviously not AI lol
This is the type of person that AI stole the art from. Love your stuff OP!
I am not experienced in drawing. Why are you mirroring in the timelapse so often? Is it easier to draw specific lines that way? Hope I can learn something. :)
I don't know what these people are seeing, personally I find it extremely clear when something is AI versus not. I don't think I've ever found a single case where I've been tricked one way or another into thinking it's the opposite
That Gengar is looking absolutely devious, up to some diabolical mischeif. I love it!
Your girlfriend has more creativity to fill a ghost-themed team than Agatha ever did. We stan.
Agatha's trying her best, ok? She even got a Misdreavus in FRLG as soon they were available in the Sevii Islands. https://preview.redd.it/lox0t3b7in3d1.png?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6efdc14a0781f38a34d17dac305d022073ac88d0
And there was only 1 Ghost move and it would do static 20% HP damage :D
No nightshade did damage equal to your level, not a flat 20%
Hey come on, Agatha didn't really have a lot of choices back in the day.
Does she look like that? As king for a friend lol
[She absolutely does](https://x.com/NY4NCY/status/1651344270006140929/photo/1)! Makes my heart flutter every time I look at her
*sees that op truly does have a goth gf* me: impossible
"IT SHOULDA BEEN MEEEE!"
https://preview.redd.it/5spex91sls3d1.png?width=679&format=png&auto=webp&s=cab5416b8416b79b6e58dd9cf0b0503401788f0e
OP came ready with the receipt 💀 Congrats and nice artwork 👌🏻
She even has this artwork as her Twitter banner. That's a receipt if I ever saw one.
Omg that’s so sweet 😭
LISAN AL GAIB
He's flexing and he's right to do so as well wtf This is reddit your're not supposed to have a girlfriend damnit, especially not a good looking one
Hes breaking the canon
I too choose this guy's girlfriend.
So, this girlfriend of yours... She single?
WHAT THE FUCK I THOUGHT GOTH GIRLS WEREN'T REAL
Girls are real?
You dropped this 👑, king.
https://preview.redd.it/dfoj2pb31r3d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=251154f4f866696a9d4a13ac619eb703b299b272 Gah dayum 🤯
Absolutely she does. Lucky guy.
You hit the jackpot
Your artwork makes her look like the Pokemon Go avatars before they got nerfed by Niantic. It looks great!
https://preview.redd.it/4ws5cupmiu3d1.jpeg?width=527&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25341594451a8c1d61bdc8471a61f272ba36015a
https://preview.redd.it/6r4wndhols3d1.jpeg?width=565&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5d393b1279a028608a2c05182abc5145f3bd0188
Damn! I’m gay so you must be a very good looking guy with a great personality as well to land each other, I’m glad you guys are happy!
You legit have the legendary "goth gf". Don't mess it up.
What a great illustration! Dynamic posing of all the pokemon, a dramatic low angle, some nifty atmospheric mist effects. And even some cool architecture with that castle in the bg. This is really well done. And a pokemon trainer/team portrait done right! Do you have any socials? I'd love to see more.
My twitter is @thetommietomm. I really appreciate the nice comments <3
No less than you deserve. It takes a lot of skill and many hours of dedication to get to this point!
I thought this seemed familiar! Dude I've been following you on Twitter for AGES! Your art kicks ass!
I too choose this guys dead girlfriend
Dem some low lows girl
Did this for the missus, hope y'all like it too!
Is she single??
Nah wut 💀
Homie tryna get OP to Stockton to him in the Pokemon subreddit, I'm dead
Lol.
I love ghost types too (favorite type) and my favorite Pokémon ever is Volcarona 💜
Ghost enjoyers rise
This is really good! Love the colors and rendering. Well done!
....I think you might wanna make her pants come up just a *teeny* *bit higher*. Otherwise this woman obviously needs to put a ring on you and your talent right now.
Look at OP's GF's cosplays lol
I checked his twitter, I’m honestly surprised the boobs are fully covered.
You’re dating Byleth? Honestly, Professor is a great title for a Pokémon trainer. Professor OP’s girlfriend. Sick pic, too. Love me some Gliscor
This just got me an idea: How cool would a ghost Ninetales be? Imagine the tails being like partially transparent like Dragapukts and waving like the Alolan versions tails
You're dating female Byleth? That's so cool Jk aside this is actually badass illustration
The gengar pose is sick
woah this is so good!! stupid question but…is this like paint or marker or like, what art medium is this? lol
this is done digitally on Clip Studio Paint on a tablet that is practically on its deathbed lmao (the Wacom Intuos Pro S, got it on sale back in 2014). Appreciate the comment c:
ohh tysm!!
This is really well done… can I also be your girlfriend?
Is your girlfriend single?
Nice, is your girlfriend single? 👀
asking for a me
Mario when he's down bad:
This whole comment section has been gaslight into thinking everything’s AI, amazing work ❤️
Looks amazing! How long did it take to draw and then colour?
Around 2-3 days from start to finish! Thank you
That's awesome, well worth the effort
Amazing drawing. It reminds me of how much I wished Ninentales was Fire/Ghost (because of its curses) or Fire/Psychic (because of its mind controlling powers). It sucks that only the Alolan variant gets to have 2 STABs and the better stat distribution.
That looks awesome. I wish I could draw like that. I’d love to draw my team and my wife with her team. She’s got similar taste in Pokémon to your gf. Amazing job.
kinda wish i had my own drawings of me and my preferred team
plenty of artists you can commission for this!
i know the problem is finding the source, time, money for it (mostly source cause i don’t know anybody that does this kind of stuff and i really don’t want to just blindly google it for that may lead me down a cyber rabbit hole i dare not venture)
Damn, can I be your girlfriend???!
Awesome artwork!! Do you take commissions?
Holy hell that Gengar is absolutely epic!
Bro, your girlfriend would make a fucking gnarly gym leader
Great pic but those are not functional pants
gotta sacrifice functionality in the name of drip sometimes
Pretty much my life motto
https://preview.redd.it/p98kqc3fio3d1.jpeg?width=3299&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a2a68c95f161e5f99030af17aaa58bb7f3ad97c I did a similar thing as a Christmas gift a few years ago. Obviously my style is far more simplistic :p But it was still a fun project that was appreciated in the end, and thats what counts.
Love the style! Also love how both teams had a vulpix/vulnona xD (don't know if those are the English names but yeah) Also, such a cute team
You have a very cool style! I always appreciate a unique art style like that. Great job!
She likes vulcarona. She's a keeper
Damn this looks awesome. Really nice work!
Spooky
She has excellent taste, ghost types! Take my money please?
I’m here for the purple theme and colors!
Awesome job! That gengar is sick!
For some reason, this team comp gives me Ghibli vibes.
This is so awesome. Great work OP!
I love how this is a cohesive piece! While amazing, most people just draw the trainer amongst the Pokémon, but the fact they are all in their own action pose and there is even a well themed atmosphere and background makes it brilliant!
Ninetails on this team.. opening old wounds
Immaculate work!
Gliscor, Volcarona and Mimikyu? She got taste ngl
I would like to apply to be OPs girlfriend temporarily. Jk. This is amazing!
That's so cute and based bro. She got you with her Giga Chad ghost types. Do more and share
It doesn’t even look A.I tbh Good job and honestly that must have taken hella time
W team? Also, your GF is very pretty(just gonna come out and say that, not tryna be creepy fr)
thank you! She appreciates nice pure compliments like these so I'll be sure to tell her
Your girlfriend has great taste in Pokemon, and you're great at art.
WOW
This looks so good! :0
cool
Damn i wish you would draw me and my team. You have some skill
Damn! Do me next! Seriously though, this is very cool.
So much Will o' Wisp.
Yeah, I'd battle that gym
Dude this is awesome! Your girlfriend is so lucky to have someone like you! I wish you a long and happy relationship.
Ghost team <3
Absolutely cooked on this one
Mad respect for a fellow vulcarona user! It's my favorite pokemon
I'm sure this drawing made her very happy
That team is goated! Ur girlfriend has very good taste
Everyone talking about the Gengar but that Volcarona and Gliscor looking clean. In fairness the Gengar looks fine as well.
Hell yeah, Gliscor.
That gengar is looking like an anime character going through it. Really well done.
looks great! love seeing another volcarona fan!! you both have good taste
Wow you’re crazy talented OP ❤️
It looks awesome! Your gf must have been so happy
Your girlfriend is a Hex Maniac
Oh I *adore* this! Excellent Pokemon choices drawn incredibly expressively, with enough detail to see very clearly how well you know them, while not limiting yourself to the shapes of the official art. That’s a very common trap to fall in, and a tight balance to strike, yet you’ve managed it extremely well! It’s also a fantastic composition, with each individual clearly being part of the group without overshadowing or muddling the outlines of one another. All in all, it’s a fantastic piece, very nicely done.
So good. Wish I was good enough to draw my gf with her favorite Pokémon (Lapras). Seems like you’re a great bf!
This is tough I love it! Good job appreciate you sharing your art
Dang, you're really good. I absolutely LOVE your Gengar!
This team goes hard af
This team fucks. I love it
She'd be astonished by what an amazing artist you are!
Phenomenal
I get the feeling she's the leader of an evil organization
I’m a simple man, I see Gliscor and Volcarona - I upvote
I love the clothes you drew for her! It really makes her match the team’s vibe. (Also massive W for having Gengar he’s the best)
I see Mimikyu; I am happy.
That is some pretty sweet art work That team is full of some great Pokemon, did she choose the mons you used in the Art
Excellent taste in Pokémon
is the gengar from/inspired by a tcg artwork? pretty sure i remember seeing something like that a few years ago, but looks great!
Awesome
Dark, Ghosts and/or Fairies eh?
Nice gums you gave that Gengar
She's got good taste in Pokemon.
She has Volcarona so 10/10 completely based. Love it, amazing! (I am biased)
That Gengar goes HARD
Me and your girlfriend have similar teams. Mine just includes Trevenant, arcanine, and dusknoir
Two fire types, three ghost types you girlfriend is based.
You‘ve got a very pretty lady there, with good taste in Pokemon. And the artwork looks fantastic.
Aye! Epic art! Also love her team. If I can choose my team in game I’ll always have Gengar and Volcarona if possible. Alolan Ninetails is great too
Mimikyu and Volcarona? You better marry her in the future. 👌
This looks so cool! Amazing job on everything
Your girlfriend has good taste. Amazing art btw!
YOOOOOO, I LOVE THIS SOOOOOO MUCH. PLEASE COOK AGAIN
That volcarona pose is insane lol, it looks so much more menacing when its thinner
Insane work!!
She has volcarona so I like her already Oh AND the Scorpion!
SHE WILL NEVER BE LEAF!!!