Original Pokémon card design for Jolteon. I digitally painted the Pokémon with Illustrator and Photoshop, followed by designing the card itself together with a delicious mockup.
A few years ago I honestly wouldn’t have believed I could make something like this, and I’m super happy with how it turned out 😁
Artwork like this can feel insanely complicated, but once you learn the right tools, techniques, and workflows, it becomes way more achievable than you think. Most of it is just breaking things down step-by-step and slowly building up your skills over time.
If you’re learning art or design right now and feel like you’re not “there” yet, honestly just keep going, and don’t underestimate what you’ll be capable of in a year or two if you stay consistent.
Onwards!
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