Whats the first thing that pops into your head when you think of the Renaissance?
Then, I segued into Pokemon while waiting for the cat painting to dry.
While doing Pikachu, and trying to paint Bulbasaur, I was like, Man..
I should do them all!
Like many, Van der Woudes love for Pokemon dates back to when he was little.
They were often the birthday gifts I’d hope for.
Given the years he has spent following the franchise, it’s hard for him to pick a favorite.
That’s like asking to pick a favorite child, he quips.
As a kid, it was all about Articuno and Dragonair.
Now, my allegiances are more spread out, but those two still hold a special place.
I watched a lot of YouTube tutorials to learn about oil painting, the artist says.
The results are certainly commendable.
Confident in his endeavor, he describes his journey as going from isolated artist to Palet Town’s Picasso.
While doing Pikachu, and trying to paint Bulbasaur, I was like, Man..
I should do them all!
