If you were a child in the early 2000s, Pokemon was a large part of your existence and most days you hoped that real Pokemon creatures would sprout out from your backyard. These realistic Pokemon designs by artist RJ Palmer showcase what Pokemons would’ve looked like, if they were real.
The Pokemon illustration showcases an array of Pokemons from different generations of the series. Blastoise, Dragonite, Gastly and several other Pokemons are detailed with great intricacy. The drawing also features a human silhouette to provide context on the size scale of the Pokemons, similar to how the in-game Pokedex showcased the size of a Pokemon. The designs also feature several small Pokemons, which are particularly hard to find, but make all the more gratifying when you see them.
Palmer’s real Pokemon illustrations are the closest thing people will probably have when it comes seeing a real-life Pokemons, but hopefully that’ll change.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Realistic Creature Depictions
- Opportunities for artists to create realistic designs of fictional creatures to bring them to life in the real world.
- Nostalgic Products
- Companies can capitalize on consumers' nostalgia by creating products based on beloved childhood franchises.
- Augmented Reality Gaming
- Creating augmented reality games that bring beloved fictional characters and creatures to life.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Design
- Opportunities exist for artists and illustrators to create realistic depictions of fictional creatures to meet consumer demand for more immersive experiences.
- Entertainment and Media
- Companies can capitalize on consumers' love of nostalgia by creating content such as movies, TV shows, and video games based on beloved childhood franchises.
- Technology
- Opportunities exist for tech companies to create augmented reality gaming experiences, leveraging popular franchises and characters to engage consumers.
