How I almost won the official Pokémon art contest

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  • @RossDraws
    @RossDraws  2 роки тому +372

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    • @frankiecossington4454
      @frankiecossington4454 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @a-hunt8550 2 роки тому +1

      @@frankiecossington4454 No No he's got a point

    • @toonboon8222
      @toonboon8222 2 роки тому

      Hi, I'm just wandering how you are. And am curious if I can get to know you through chat?

    • @toonboon8222
      @toonboon8222 2 роки тому

      I love your art for the empowering aesthetics, it really shows who you are!😁

    • @skuty4882
      @skuty4882 2 роки тому

      Very beautiful artwork, hopefully you will not give up and try again next year!

  • @BirbDaddyGram
    @BirbDaddyGram 2 роки тому +575

    Reminder guys that even tho he didn’t win, don’t compare his art to the winners! :) congrats to all the winners

    • @MarcoElBasto
      @MarcoElBasto 2 роки тому +2

      yeah......anyway who was the winner?

    • @InsertNameHereNoob
      @InsertNameHereNoob 2 роки тому +7

      isn't it a contest?

    • @BirbDaddyGram
      @BirbDaddyGram 2 роки тому +22

      @@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
      @trisenator 2 роки тому +9

      @@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
      @BirbDaddyGram 2 роки тому +15

      @@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
    @nudgekun3140 2 роки тому +233

    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
    @Easy_EZ 2 роки тому +188

    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
      @RossDraws  2 роки тому +29

      YAHH i wanted to illustrate that friendship comes in all shape and sizes!!

    • @RobbieMarieVandellandtheFairyT
      @RobbieMarieVandellandtheFairyT Рік тому +1

      @@RossDrawsCan you teach us some drawing lessons?

  • @EstebanArts
    @EstebanArts 2 роки тому +190

    What happiness, I hope one day to work with you in some illustration! I am very proud of your work :') A hug dear friend.

  • @varflock9777
    @varflock9777 2 роки тому +73

    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.

  • @j.d.v.d.3487
    @j.d.v.d.3487 2 роки тому +57

    I actually like it when there is a secondary pokemon on the card, it gives it more of scenic feel.

  • @kokocute123
    @kokocute123 2 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @TheNicJellie
    @TheNicJellie 2 роки тому +18

    2nd runner up is already impressive enough! that's like top 3 out of every other contestants!! super proud of you!

  • @Proyect-N-Games
    @Proyect-N-Games 2 роки тому +11

    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!!!!!

  • @elesionfioroni2118
    @elesionfioroni2118 2 роки тому +39

    Still can't get over Ross's pronunciation of Arcanine

  • @toothycookie
    @toothycookie 2 роки тому +14

    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
      @zephyrias 2 роки тому

      Def do it! I had many ideas for a bulbasaur being picked as a starter! With a cute look its eyes.

  • @marlijn2477
    @marlijn2477 2 роки тому +5

    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 🤩🧡💛💚💙.

  • @jablastoff5237
    @jablastoff5237 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @moudz3454
    @moudz3454 3 місяці тому +2

    iv had that wallpaper for 2 years now and i just found out that ross drew it...

  • @mrwhiteboy1350
    @mrwhiteboy1350 2 роки тому +3

    I was looking at the winners, the art was so good. Congratulations on being on the top

  • @majinvegeta2k10
    @majinvegeta2k10 2 роки тому +12

    Omg I vividly remember this Arcanine card when Pokémon announced the winners. Congratulations. It’s a beautiful card

  • @SenSamaShoran
    @SenSamaShoran 2 роки тому +4

    I cried because I was so happy for you, then you revealed the truth.. NOW MY HEART IS BROKEN

  • @nessa020709
    @nessa020709 2 роки тому +10

    I want that as a poster!! I actually didn't know they held contests like that for pokemon!

    • @Alexaiai12
      @Alexaiai12 2 роки тому

      He actually made it a poster and it’s in his shop now!!

  • @andresfuentesruiz5324
    @andresfuentesruiz5324 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @blitzwolfer4154
    @blitzwolfer4154 2 роки тому +40

    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!

  • @LucasRafaelBarros
    @LucasRafaelBarros 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @DarthUmbreon
    @DarthUmbreon 2 роки тому

    This is so cool! I saw your drawing in the video where they announced the winners and it was my favorite one!

  • @lawrencetyrpa
    @lawrencetyrpa Рік тому +1

    Love it! And congratulations!

  • @yawgo
    @yawgo Рік тому

    6:38 That's my entry in the bottom middle! lol Goodluck this year Ross!

  • @himignicest1571
    @himignicest1571 2 роки тому

    bRO, UR EDITING HAS LEVELED UP NGLLLL, POGGERSSSS >:0000

  • @zephyrias
    @zephyrias 2 роки тому +1

    I freaked out when I saw the art in the listings! :D aww yeahh I recognize emm

  • @diandraputri7237
    @diandraputri7237 2 роки тому +1

    Stage fright and fear of rejection.. I know how that feels..
    Congratulations for winning Ross!!! 💙
    You deserve it!!!

  • @thearkbuilder4875
    @thearkbuilder4875 2 роки тому +3

    Your piece came out great! First place had a similar concept to you and I think both pieces look fantastic.

  • @Glあss
    @Glあss 2 роки тому

    the production is so high! this is awesome :0

  • @rizzlerazzledazzle
    @rizzlerazzledazzle 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @quessiant
    @quessiant 6 місяців тому

    I looked at the art submitted in to that contest. Yours was my absolute favorite ❤️ good job!!!

  • @namba3886
    @namba3886 2 роки тому

    Man i love each of the entries in this contest

  • @YuzuLeMoon
    @YuzuLeMoon 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @EyekooDrawsStuff
    @EyekooDrawsStuff 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome work, Ross! Such a cool piece! Arcanine is one of my favourites too (and Electabuzz).

  • @a-b0t633
    @a-b0t633 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @GeminiGothamXO
    @GeminiGothamXO 2 роки тому

    Congrats on placing so high! You have so much to be proud of and your artwork for Arcanine was, and is, beautiful.

  • @krissym1430
    @krissym1430 2 роки тому

    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!!

  • @WspiDigits
    @WspiDigits Рік тому

    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

  • @SeanPetitt
    @SeanPetitt 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats!
    Must have been an amazing feeling.

  • @JeM130177
    @JeM130177 2 роки тому

    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
    @greninjaboy6585 2 роки тому

    i bought your card at anime expo in LA and im glad i could see the art process on how you made it

  • @josiahgaravito6731
    @josiahgaravito6731 2 роки тому

    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

  • @batt2665
    @batt2665 2 роки тому

    The experienced shared was still that of a Pokémon card, thank you for continuing the spirit of Pokémon!

  • @aaronwaldvogel3383
    @aaronwaldvogel3383 2 роки тому

    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👍

  • @TANWRLD2010
    @TANWRLD2010 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @FenekoAmy
    @FenekoAmy 2 роки тому

    IS AMAZING ANYWAY! Congratulations!!!

  • @Branfllake
    @Branfllake 2 роки тому

    This was incredibly cute! Thanks so much for sharing - you're an inspiration to many :)

  • @bloodyleia8769
    @bloodyleia8769 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @donovan802
    @donovan802 2 роки тому

    When I saw your name listed on their video, I was amazed. Congrats, Ross!

  • @Red-wv9ud
    @Red-wv9ud 2 роки тому

    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 😊

  • @rosewither2044
    @rosewither2044 Рік тому

    I felt exactly how you felt but I was looking at your Art so I could get inspo for this years challenge! 😅

  • @yoshaosaxofonista
    @yoshaosaxofonista 2 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @inakakiwiana
    @inakakiwiana 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @julianore658
    @julianore658 Рік тому

    I love his reaction at the end! No one should EVER underestimate their own abilities. CONGRATS 🥳🎉

    • @julianore658
      @julianore658 Рік тому

      Forgot about the runner up thing again 😂. Still congrats

  • @NotTheBreezeness
    @NotTheBreezeness 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @andybalogh2252
    @andybalogh2252 2 роки тому

    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!!🎉🎉🎉 ♡

  • @ArtByArja
    @ArtByArja 2 роки тому

    ohmygosh, i love your arcanine style! I also love the addition to oddish, honestly gives more personality to the pokemon life imo. xD

  • @PokemonOverflow
    @PokemonOverflow 2 роки тому

    You did a fantastic job and the oddish was a nice touch, It reminds me of the light jolteon artwork from neo destiny.

  • @kao5789
    @kao5789 2 роки тому

    Way too cool!!! What a 90s kids dream come true for sure.

  • @PeteyFish
    @PeteyFish Рік тому

    I'm thinking of joining the 2024 pokemon art comp and I'm excited this video really helped

  • @Sangor03-SH
    @Sangor03-SH 2 роки тому

    A childhood dream that became a reality is one of the greatest achievement of our lives.

  • @GalaxysDragon
    @GalaxysDragon 2 роки тому

    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. 💕

  • @Sinvallis
    @Sinvallis 2 роки тому

    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 ❤️

  • @saiiyans
    @saiiyans 2 роки тому

    congratulations for you 3rth place, very nice illustration

  • @michelleip75
    @michelleip75 2 роки тому

    Ross Draws collaborating and competing with all his childhood movies/series feels like a dream come true for ALL of us! 😭

  • @brandonjacksoon
    @brandonjacksoon 2 роки тому

    Ross, this is absolutely fantastic! I love it!
    Don't worry, you will won next time ;)

  • @Unique007
    @Unique007 2 роки тому +4

    Congratulations again, the day u won I subscribed u immediately, I was quite inspired by u on Twitter and Instagram too. Good luck for future too, u will remember me one day as your best fan ever

  • @major_moorhen
    @major_moorhen 2 роки тому

    congrats !! you did really well !!

  • @raptorboss6688
    @raptorboss6688 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @shiniro8259
    @shiniro8259 2 роки тому

    Congratulations so much!!!!!!!!!!

  • @doughnut_panda
    @doughnut_panda 2 роки тому

    Congratulations!!! Your art is awesome.

  • @annihilist1983
    @annihilist1983 Рік тому

    My god that was a beautiful illustration!

  • @aryon2025
    @aryon2025 2 роки тому

    Hats off to you sir!

  • @dynamicsketch
    @dynamicsketch Рік тому

    That Arcanine looks good. I want to try this year's contest.

  • @taylerkaneellison-quinn8817
    @taylerkaneellison-quinn8817 2 роки тому

    I love the Oddish. The art looks amazing. I would have loved to have had that card

  • @PokeBallerAliceEyles
    @PokeBallerAliceEyles Місяць тому

    I always want to enter but always to busy to do it 😊

  • @marianascreations6438
    @marianascreations6438 2 роки тому

    It’s so cute!!! Congratulations 🎉

  • @KaeMcSpadden
    @KaeMcSpadden 6 місяців тому

    Nice work. I tried to enter this year’s contest, but I didn’t get into the top 300.😢

  • @PoptartWrites
    @PoptartWrites Рік тому

    They're doing it again this year too

  • @Kim-xg9lg
    @Kim-xg9lg 6 місяців тому

    Your drawing was my desktop wallpaper for a few months

  • @rivertyl
    @rivertyl 2 роки тому

    6:34 the vine boom got me LMAOO

  • @viperguru2547
    @viperguru2547 Рік тому

    Looking at this for inspiration for the 2024 contest!

  • @offelambrechts
    @offelambrechts 2 роки тому

    Your art looks so good!

  • @chunkiyeung9499
    @chunkiyeung9499 2 роки тому

    I love your drawing ,it is amazing

  • @lc3
    @lc3 2 роки тому

    The oddish really makes it for me!!

  • @eldiakatsvsvdudndbv
    @eldiakatsvsvdudndbv 2 роки тому

    I was watching the winners of the pokemon card game when all of the sudden i see a picture that looked shost like one of ross draws when i go back and see the name of the second category if i don't mistake i see he's name,and i was like,no way so close and one of the first, so close next time he will win i mean look at what he does everything he draws is magical fascinating i loved arcanine and he was sleeping i almost die of cuteness(sorry for my bad english)but keep it up we are supporting you

  • @StinaCreates
    @StinaCreates 2 роки тому

    This is so dope, are the flower brushes you used here part of the ones on your website?

  • @a-aron7612
    @a-aron7612 2 роки тому

    Best 1 out off the bunch honestly.

  • @a_bear
    @a_bear 2 роки тому

    Your piece is so amazing! I really hope next year they include europe too so I can submit a drawing too :)

  • @LucasSweden
    @LucasSweden 2 роки тому

    Congrats Ross ✨

  • @FluDash
    @FluDash 2 роки тому

    Congratulations! 🎉🥳😀 Keep it up man! 👍😀

  • @kingpen1179
    @kingpen1179 2 роки тому +8

    almost? with your skills?

    • @yxnai
      @yxnai 2 роки тому

      IKR???

  • @commwell8738
    @commwell8738 2 роки тому

    Do you have a set up video? I'd learn to love what you use.

  • @kuroohana
    @kuroohana 2 роки тому

    Actually the first winner had an extra pokemon (and the composition is pretty similar from yours, you were so close !)

  • @DarkoTattoo
    @DarkoTattoo 2 роки тому

    Congrats mate very well done 🥰🥰

  • @wingzero9168
    @wingzero9168 Рік тому

    "We must always remember that the real victory is not in winning, rather it is in the participation." - 1988 'No one ever'

  • @lailaahamad2516
    @lailaahamad2516 2 роки тому

    Holy shi-- the editing of this video is so cool haha.

  • @mcatrohong
    @mcatrohong 2 роки тому

    Honestly yours was my favourite!!!!!

  • @valasafantastic1055
    @valasafantastic1055 2 роки тому

    Third place is still incredible and the art is very cute and inspiring.