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Me and some friends were talking the other day- about how stories and symbols and characters form all eras can influence people and teach people the rights and wrongs of our world. We also discussed how other things- social, emotional, and moral- issues change with the influence of stories.

Our biggest love and passion are for creatures and animals and the supernatural. And we went through nearly all our old obsessions (some which ring true until today), and found the handful of designs and characters that could fit into the category of "ancient legend". We then decided to draw them out in an ancient style to see how they would look.

Obviously, I chose the North West Pacific style, and my beast of choice was - if you couldn't tell- Blastoise.
Until today he is one of my FAVORITE pokemon ever. And I loved him becuase his design was believable, and his element matched mine.

So here is a tribute to the Pokemon who got me the 3rd place in the National Championship in Israel when I was- 15? 16 years old? Basically- about ten years ago, when all this poke-craze started.

I love you Sheldon- you big bubble blowing blockhead! :heart:

P.S. YES! I KNOW he is missing the Hydro Canons, I wanted the image to fit a traditional style, and more believable design! DO NOT pester me about it or I am going to flip you the bird (it's called "artistic license").

ALSO: DO NOT request that I draw other pokemon in this style, or make passive statement like "I would love to see so-and-so in this style" becuase that is just a cowardly way to put in a request. You want me to draw something for you? Commission me. Otherwise, I draw what I feel inspired to!
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~LoreMaster01 Apr 17, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
I've always loved the designs of most of the starter water types.
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~Wavedon Jan 3, 2013  Student Photographer
my dad has loads of haida tattoo's and I love Blastoise so I might get this tattooed at some point haha!
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~tarkheki Jan 3, 2013
Pleased do not- I do not allow my work to be taken and appropriated by non-community members, without the proper permissions from my Elders. I do not allow this to be tattooed.
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~Wavedon Apr 9, 2013  Student Photographer
oh well loool
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~primera85 Jan 27, 2012
Found this the other day, and I was wondering which turtle bear came first

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~tarkheki Jan 27, 2012
I'm probably going to figure that neither of us came first... lots of animal-mash-ups were done since the dawn of time. XD
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*bear48 Nov 22, 2011
sweet job
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~Shadowofjustice123 Feb 1, 2011
Looks like a Weird but Awesome MechaKaiju
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~OneKitten Jun 29, 2010  Student General Artist
Love this, gotta love native american inspired pieces.
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~wisahkecahk Jan 24, 2010
i like how you fused the haida style with pokemon style to make something truly cool looking!great work!i enjoyed your description for the piece as well!you have a fan from canada!
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