Technique focus: FIND THE RIGHT TOOLS
ImagineFX|August 2023
LEONARDO GONZALEZ explains why specific pens and pencils are so important to his creative process, including his Pokémon fan art
LEONARDO GONZALEZ
Technique focus: FIND THE RIGHT TOOLS

This piece features my interpretation of the final evolution of one of the best Generation II starter Pokémon: Feraligatr. For these fan art pieces, I try my best not to do a complete overhaul of the creature's design because, honestly, they're iconic and perfect already!

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