The most adorable (and interesting) Pokémon illustrations you're ever likely to see

When I first read about the Pokémon Battle Royale art show that's taking up space at Minneapolis' Light Grey Art Lab through May 11, I was jealous that I no longer lived close enough to check it out in person.

Now that the show's 151 pieces--each of which are based on the the original 151 Pokémon--can be viewed on line, though, I no longer feel so envious.

Pokémon Battle Royale features so many fabulous works of art that it's hard to pick a favorite, but if I were forced to do so I'd probably single out Andrew Kolb's Ivysaur, below.

That said, I'm also quite smitten with Shane Richardson's pooping Pidgeotto:

And Diego Garcia's pixelated Paras:

Really, though, all 151 pieces are worth a look (here) if you're even the slightest bit interested in the Pokémon series.

See also: Chic Pixel's recent write-up about the same show

We've all been there, haven't we?

I've been a fan of artist Ashley Davis (heartpuncher over on deviantart.com), but for some reason I haven't shared any of her work here. I mean, until now.

Davis recently posted the following drawing of the first-gen Pokémon Ivasaur in her deviantart gallery.

I'm not sure which I like better--the drawing or the description (below) that accompanies it.

"Eager to leave its awkward teenage years behind, this Ivysaur casts Grow, hoping that its bud will soon bloom into a beautiful flower."