This Artist Is Combining Pokémon With ‘Garfield’ for Some Reason [22 Pics]

Who knew we needed Pokemon/Garfield mashups in our lives? Well, luckily for us, artist Shawn Bowers knew that we needed it! Shawn has an amazingarray of art on his Instagram as well as on his Tumblr, including the incredible Pokemon/Garfield mashups. There is a ton of other cool art there, so definitely check it out. But for now…here’s our fave mashups! Now I want lasagna…

The post that announced the impending wonderfulness

SERIES STARTS TOMORROW and it’s gonna get hacky REL quick. Follow me to freedom! #illustration #pokemon #pokemongo #garfield #lowbrow #remix #art #pokeball #series #dailydrawing

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 10, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

BULBAGARF

#1 – BULBAGARF can be seen napping in bright sunlight #pokeball #pokemon #illustration #pokemongo #dailydrawing #drawing #art #lowbrow #character #nintendo #cartoon #ipadart #series #instaart #orange #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:42am PDT

GARFAS

037 – GARFAS – Garfas has parasitic pastas growing on its back called LASAGNAS. They are highly valued for their leftover capabilities. #pokemon #illustration #drawing #art #pokemongo #pokeball #lowbrow #remix #mashup #pen #ink #instagood #instaart #artist #90s #garfield #ipadart #character #cat #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 15, 2016 at 11:18am PDT

JYNXFIELD

124 – JYNXFIELD – This Garfemon rhythmically SWAYS for up to one minute before getting EXHAUSTED and taking a SIX HOUR NAP. It is wildly ineffective in battle. #illustration #pokemon #pokemongo #garfield #art #drawing #mashup #chicagoartist #remix #nintendo #gameboy #jynx #90s #lowbrow #ipadart #ink #orange #friday #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 19, 2016 at 10:21am PDT

CUGARF

104 – CUGARF – This Garfemon pines for the JON it will never see again. It wears the skin mask of an ODIE to hide its tears. #cubone #illustration #drawing #art #pokemon #pokemongo #chicagoart #nintendo #series #lowbrow #garfield #odie #skull #bones #90s #mashup #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 22, 2016 at 10:10am PDT

PSYGARF

054 – PSYGARF – This lazy Garfemon uses psychic powers to convince its enemies that it’s fighting so that it can continue napping. It has horrible, horrible migraines that are its curse for its obesity. #pokemon #garfield #drawing #art #illustration #design #character #psyduck #pokeball #mashup #sunday #chicagoartist #90s #videogames #fanart #popart #ipadart #fat #lazy

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 28, 2016 at 4:30pm PDT

EEVFIELD

133 – EEVFIELD – Eevfield has an unstable BMI that suddenly MUTATES due to the amount of lasagna it eats each day. It has a lifespan of TWO MONTHS. #illustration #drawing #eevee #art #artist #instaart #pokemon #pokemongo #pokeball #garfield #lowbrow #gaming #nintendo #dailydrawing #design #pokemonart #gallery #lazy #garfemon #chicago

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 30, 2016 at 3:15pm PDT

ZAPGARF

145 – ZAPGARF – Zapgarf is a legendary Garfemon that gains power when it kicks Odie with its massive feet. It can fly, but it’s too lazy to ever do it. #illustration #drawing #design #art #pokemon #pokemongo #garfield #zapdos #feet #nintendo #instagood #chicagoartist #weird #lowbrow #pen #ink #instaart #mashup #create #monster #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 31, 2016 at 9:36pm PDT

MEOWTHFIELD

052 – MEOWTHFIELD – Adores WET LASAGNAS and shiny red sauces. Meowthfield steals money from his fellow Garfemon and is generally DISLIKED. #illustration #drawing #pokemon #art #followfriday #pokemongo #meowth #garfield #mashup #ink #pen #chicagoartist #make #dailydrawing #series #instaart #orange #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 2, 2016 at 2:27pm PDT

GARFLAX

143 – GARFLAX – Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful. <— fun fact: I didn't have to rewrite a single word of Snorlax's actual description for this #illustration #drawing #pokemon #garfield #art #popart #comics #snorlax #mashup #weird #fat #pen #ink #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 7, 2016 at 10:11am PDT

STARGARF

120 – STARGARF – As long as its FATTY CENTER is unharmed, it can grow back any limbs that get CUT OFF. This Garfemon will only mate with HUMAN men and women. #illustration #drawing #pokemon #art #garfield #lowbrow #remix #mashup #pen #ink #instaart #star #staryu #chicago #90s #nintendo #comics #gaming #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 12, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

GASTFIELD

092 – GASTFIELD – Said to appear in decrepit, deserted JON HOUSES, it has no real shape as it appears to be made of AMORPHOUS FAT. #illustration #drawing #art #pokemon #garfield #mashup #lowbrow #gastly #ghost #pokeball #chicagoartist #ink #pen #cat #fanart #popart #gaming #nintendo #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 13, 2016 at 4:01pm PDT

EXEGGUGARF

103 – EXEGGUGARF – Its cries are very noisy, like BABY SCREAMS from a baby trapped in a PLASTIC BALL. Each of its heads can speak a different language. #illustration #drawing #pokemon #garfield #art #gaming #comics #exeggutor #mashup #ink #pen #daily #popart #fanart #nintendo #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 16, 2016 at 3:31pm PDT

GEOGARF

074 – GEOGARF – The longer a Geogarf lives, the rounder and fatter it gets. It’s MUSCULAR arms stay in shape by hugging POOKY. #illustration #art #design #pokemon #drawing #mashup #garfield #pokemongo #pokeball #dailydrawing #series #ipadart #instaart #instabeauty #ink #pen #character #nintendo #gaming #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Aug 23, 2016 at 6:52am PDT

VICTREEGARF

071 – VICTREEGARF Lures prey with the sweet aroma of lasagna. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all, and then kicked off the edge of a table. #illustration #drawing #art #pokemon #design #garfield #chicagoart #series #friday #maker #lowbrow #victreebel #ipadart #weird #mashup #ink #pen #90s #nintendo #character #gaming #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 9, 2016 at 2:48pm PDT

GARFPOKE

079 – GARFPOKE – A dopey Garfemon that lazes near TABLE EDGES to push ODIES with its tail. It cannot feel pain or love or the satisfaction of STARTING A FAMILY. #garfield #pokemon #garfemon #illustration #comics #gaming #nintendo #slowpoke #drawing #popart #fanart #sad

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 22, 2016 at 7:01am PDT

SQUIRTFIELD

007 – SQUIRTFIELD – After it eats its FIRST LASAGNA, a hard layer of fat forms around its back. It is TOO FAT to retreat into its shell and can spray red sauce from EVERYWHERE. #garfield #pokemon #garfemon #squirtle #gaming #nintendo #comics #fanart #popart #illustration #drawing

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 22, 2016 at 4:20pm PDT

DIGFIELD

050 – DIGFIELD – It burrows itself in COMMON LASAGNAS, sticking its head out only when its JON is nearby. It is also claustrophobic, so every moment of its life IS PAIN AND FEAR. #garfield #pokemon #garfemon #diglett #illustration #drawing #popart #fanart #gaming #nintendo #mashup #comics

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 24, 2016 at 7:05am PDT

VENOGARF

048 – VENOGARF – Its large eyes act as radars that can detect Odies in need of being KICKED. On Mondays, it oozes POISON from all over its body, which is why it hates Mondays SO MUCH. #garfield #pokemon #garfemon #drawing #illustration #nintendo #popart #fanart #gaming #comics #fridays

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 23, 2016 at 10:34am PDT

GARFAKAZAM

065 – GARFAKAZAM – This Garfemon has PSYCHIC POWERS that allow it to take over the minds of any Odies or Jons in its vicinity. It can eat double the lasagna of a normal Garfemon because it owns TWO FORKS. #illustration #drawing #pokemon #garfield #popart #art #nintendo #gaming #comics #alakazam #fanart #daily #fork #lowbrow #ink #pen #garfemon #mondays

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 19, 2016 at 3:17pm PDT

GARFTATA

019 – GARFTATA – Uses its big meaty teeth to bite lasagnas. Small but surprisingly heavy, there are too many of them everywhere. #illustration #drawing #pokemon #garfield #lowbrow #art #mashup #remix #ink #pen #chicagoartist #nintendo #comics #rattata #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 14, 2016 at 4:06pm PDT

GARFIWAG

060 – GARFIWAG – It is possible to see this Garfemon’s YELLOW MOUTH INTESTINE right through its thin skin, which is SCARY. #illustration #drawing #art #popart #pokemon #pokemongo #poliwag #garfield #mashup #lowbrow #pokemonart #popsugar #chicagoartist #ink #pen #garfemon

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 6, 2016 at 10:16am PDT

CLOYSTFIELD

091 – CLOYSTFIELD – It has a hard outer FAT SHELL that can protect it from any attack, including knives. Once it slams its shell shut, it starts napping and can never be woken (it is dead). #illustration #drawing #garfield #pokemon #cloyster #pen #ink #lowbrow #instaart #shell #gaming #comics #cartoon #garfemon #mashup #chicagoart

A photo posted by Shawn Bowers! (@shawnbowers) on Sep 20, 2016 at 5:02pm PDT

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