Yoshi is a fictional dinosaur who was created in 1990 by Nintendo and has been a part of the franchise ever since. Fans love his spunky attitude and his close friendship with Mario, and his popularity has only continued to grow. He has been included in several games as fans continue to name him as their personal favorite.
This love for Yoshi runs deep, which is why several fans have created works of art depicting their love for him. The style and media they use vary, but their appreciation of him is always evident. Keep reading to check out 10 amazing Yoshi fan art creations!
10 10. It Would Be Great If He Was Real
This artist, Joshua Dunlop, created a realistic version of Yoshi in this artwork. He gave him realistic features associated with dinosaurs, as well as an extendable tongue. Yoshi looks so lifelike between the detailed background and the spit flying in the air.
We love the excited look on his face as his eyes open wide in anticipation of our presence. This amazing piece only makes us love him even more as we gaze upon a Yoshi in its natural habitat.
9 9. A Yoshi Cocktail Is The Best Drink
This artist, Naschi, decided to create their very own Yoshi cocktail, and it is just as colorful and exciting as we would have expected. They used watercolors and colored pencils to complete the design, and there is so much to look at.
This piece has so many dimensions to it as we see various fruits, the drink itself, and some things that we might expect to find near Yoshi himself. He looks enamored to be apart of this creation as he snags a cherry in classic Yoshi style.
8 8. Yoshi’s Island Is A Classic
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island was released back in 1995 and it was an instant hit. This was a game that fans loved due to its connection with this dinosaur, and the artist drew this piece in the game’s honor. Yoshi himself looks like he could jump off the page as the shading in the piece gives him a balloon-like essence.
The simplicity of the background speaks to the time when the game was still largely a 2D platformer. Francis Lugfran is the artist and we can all thank him for his dedication to such a timeless character.
7 7. He’s Technically A Dinosaur
This artist had a new take on Yoshi’s classic look by playing up his more gruesome dinosaur features. He no longer looks like the friend that constantly gives Mario a lift, as his teeth look ready to rip us to shreds.
The steam coming from his nostrils, as well as the beady eyes, set the tone for the entire piece as we stare back at a seasoned killer. DanLuVisiArt created a monster, instead of the sweet and kind Yoshi we are all used to seeing.
6 6. Yoshi Reminds Us Of A Pet
Some have compared Yoshi and his loyalty to the personalities of our pets, which is where this artwork stems from. The artist gave it a derpy expression that brings a smile to our faces as we are reminded of our own furry friends.
Yoshi looks ready to serve and go on any adventure, but we also can’t help but admire the artistry. KoiDrake decided to give him more rounded features that look similar to the in-game version, while still managing to make the piece all his own.
5 5. Watercolor Art Is Amazing
If you have ever used watercolors, then you understand how difficult they are to work with. This artist managed to create an artwork using this media that is pure perfection.
The shading of his body, combined with the controlled chaos of the entire piece is unbelievable. We love everything about it and can’t help but praise Loveless-Ryko for their proficiency in this trade.
4 4. A Different Take On Yoshi’s Island
One glance at this artwork is not enough to appreciate it in its entirety. There is so much going on that it takes time to sort through all of the mishaps that Yoshi and Mario are sorting through.
We love the unique artistry employed throughout this piece as the cartoonish look of this drawing displays perfect chaos. It looks chaotic, but we know that the artist, Gashi-gashi, had a plan in mind the entire time.
3 3. A Yoshi Wonderland
This artist created what they imagined to be Yoshi’s ideal place to live out his days. There is sunshine on the horizon and Shy Guys using stilts.
It is so serene and wonderful as the colors lull our senses to a relaxing state. The addition of Baby Mario makes it complete as the artist, Orioto, made a place that we would all love to live.
2 2. Yoshi Hangs With Friends On The Weekend
If Yoshi had to choose a way to spend his weekends, we bet it would include some sort of boardgame and a few competitive friends. This artist, JA-punkster, made this vision come true as Yoshi plays a board game created in his honor.
We love the use of color in this piece as the artist didn’t hold back in slathering the canvas with beauty and life. The way the colors mix and blend, yet still reveal single characters is unlike anything we have ever seen before.
1 1. This Artist Took A Different Approach
This Yoshi looks like he’s straight from Dumb and Dumber with the dazed look on his face. He doesn’t quite seem to understand what’s going on as the feather drops down to touch his nose.
The combination of his ogling eyes and misshapen teeth is what captures our attention as it sells Yoshi’s new persona. There is so much detail and finesse used in this piece that we can only praise the artist, fubango, for his excellent work on this piece.
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