This first-generation pokémon is a favorite among fans of the franchise, especially those who love dogs. It is a fire-type pokémon and after it is exposed to a Fire Stone it evolves from a Growlithe. Its bodily pattern resembles that of a tiger, but it holds onto the loyal mindset of the companion animal it resembles.
Fans love this pokémon so much that they have created several pieces of fan art in its honor. They range in style based on the artist, but they all depict the way in which this pokémon stole fan’s hearts. Keep reading to learn about 10 Arcanine fan art that picture him in a new light!
10 10. A Realistic Rendition by Anya Boz
This artist decided to create a more realistic rendition of what this pokémon might look like if it roamed the wild today. It looks powerful, as well as majestic with its long flowing hair billowing out behind it.
This really brings Arcanine to life as we begin to see more features that coincide with that of our own pets. The artist, Anya Boz, did great work on this piece as they gave us a rendition of this pokémon that we can all agree outweighs our expectations.
9 9. A New Take on The Timeless Arcanine by Tess Garman
This pokémon was drawn in a cartoonish sort of way that fans love. It has a stride all its own and the joy is evident on its face. We love the design as the stripes seem to blur into its coat and the fur has a body all its own.
There are so many subtle details that remain hidden unless you spend the time to really look at this amazing piece. Tess Garman created this piece and we can only praise her as we gaze in awe at the talent she employed to make this masterful work of art.
8 8. Arcanine In His Natural Habitat by Tsaoshin
Arcanine is a fire-type pokémon so it only makes sense that he would be pictured in a volcanic environment. It accentuates the orange tint of its fur as it is surrounded by the thing it loves the most.
The art itself is impressive as the artist, TsaoShin, uses complex detail and simple design to bring his pieces to life. It all looks so smooth and effortless as the various digital painting styles give it a unique form and definition.
7 7. A New Perspective by Fiona Hsieh
This piece gives us a new perspective on this timeless pokémon, as we see him featured in a unique landscape. The art form itself is what draws our eye as it looks like a planned mess in a sense.
The colors are blurred in such a way and it features incomplete lines that give it a soul all its own. It is one of the truly unique pieces on this list as the transition from light to dark is amazing as Arcanine lights the way. Fiona Hsieh is the artist and she did a great job on this piece in her own way.
6 6. Artistic Expression At Its Finest by Cutesexyrobutts
Arcanine looks truly majestic in this art piece as it races across a volcanic world. Fans everywhere will love this work as the details are astounding. The waves in Arcanines mane, as well as the flurry of activity happening in the background, grabs our attention.
This pokémon looks powerful in this work and helps explain why so many have fallen in love with this one in particular. Cutesexyrobutts made this piece and we can bet they were just as excited for the final product as we were.
5 5. A Sleeping Giant by Adorael
This artist decided to lean more into the tiger look for their rendition of Arcanine. The square nose with the giant paws speaks to its size, and we love how the piece was colored to add more dimension.
Fans of pokémon were even given an extra as Vulpix can be seen curled up in his voluptuous mane. Adorael is the artist of this piece and they created something truly magical when they made their own rendition of Arcanine.
4 4. A Fierce Snarl by Cotton-Monster
Many choose to capture the cute and cuddly side of Arcanine, but this artist wanted to show this pokémon in action. We love the snarl on its face and the way its feet are planted as it prepares for battle.
The tiny sparks of light help to bring our focus to this pokémon as we ogle at the beautiful shading of its fur. Cotton-Monster created this piece and they deserve tons of praise as fans are given a new wave of gratitude for Arcanine based on this artwork.
3 3. Straight From A Comic Book by ishmam
This piece looks like it was pulled straight from a comic book as it is filled with tons of color to promote action and dark lines to help us pinpoint the figure within.
The bright reds, yellows, and orange really make this piece pop as we get a sense of what it must be like to be a fire-type pokémon. The artist, ishmam, did a great job on this piece as we are granted a new perspective of what a comic with this pokémon would look like.
2 2. So. Much. Fur. by dekunobou-kizakura
This piece puts a heavy focus on detail in Arcanine’s mane and tail, and it is hard not to love it. It reminds us of a Greek sculpture as the hair was always a focal point in the various statues they created.
This pokémon looks like he lives on the wild side, and yet, still manages to hold onto its special beauty no matter the circumstances. The artist, dekunobou-kizakura, had a vision and they managed to pull it off to the fullest extent by the time this artwork was finished.
1 1. Arcanine Has A Grumpy Side by Kuitsuku
Arcanine looks like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed, but this is not the only thing that caught our eye in this piece. We adore the sharp and rigid ends to his mane and tail as it is different from any other depiction we have seen in this list.
The coloring is also exceptional as the shading is subtle but still manages to give it an enhanced look that couldn’t be achieved with simplicity. Kuitsuku created this piece, and it gives this pokémon new meaning as we see a grumpy side of it that many are not used to seeing.
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