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Daily artists galleries, helpful animation references and tidbits + all latest updates & news from the “Character Design Challenge” community! 🎨

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · Jun 9

Are you looking for inspiration, references, and tips for your art? Check our handy free visual library! characterdesignreferences.com/visual-library

#characterdesign #illustration #artreferences #artblock #bookmarkthis

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2h

Art of Dumbo → buff.ly/wfMKvJS

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 7h

Submission by Quentin Viazac ( nstagram.com/quentinviazac ) for the #CDChallenge - September 2025 theme was #CinemaMonsters

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 9h

Become a 3D Game Artisan at IDEA Academy! Learn modeling, texturing, lighting and cinematics for AAA and indie games, and explore both the art and business of game creation

Schedule and prices tinyurl.com/gameartisan

#ideaacademyrome #3D #gaming #artschool

Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 12h

The Art of Valentin Seiche → bit.ly/2N34o06

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 15h

Ponyo (2008)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 17h

Animation by Sergio Martins* | Klaus (2019)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 19h

We had the pleasure of sitting down for a quick chat with Waiji Choo. We talked about his unique style, artistic vision, and a bunch of other things you might find interesting 🙂

characterdesignreferences.com/blog-intervi...

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 22h

Portfolio of the Day | Yuki Kawatsu → bit.ly/2IMadRe

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Yuki Kawatsu

Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration and comics..

bit.ly

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 23h

Students from IDEA Academy have created some beautiful, imaginative work. Worth a look: tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#visualdevelopment #characterdesign #ideaacademyrome #artschool

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Art of Moomin → buff.ly/t9KPv66

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Submission by Lindsey Raven ( www.instagram.com/daravenartist ) for the #CDChallenge - September 2025 theme was #CinemaMonsters

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Learn to bring your drawings to life with IDEA Academy’s Traditional 2D Animation online course. Master weight, movement and personality using Toon Boom Harmony

Care to know more? tinyurl.com/ideatraditionalanimation

#ideaacademyrome #onlinecourse #2danimation #artschool

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

The Art of Pascal Campion → bit.ly/2o6fiJs

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Watership Down (1978)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Animation by Amelia Bothe*

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Submission by Nico Bechennec ( instagram.com/nicrobe_art ) for the #CDChallenge - September 2025 theme was #CinemaMonsters

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

Portfolio of the Day | Daemion Elias George-Cox → bit.ly/3oPZtRf

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Daemion Elias George-Cox

Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration and comics..

bit.ly

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 1d

IDEA Academy has contributed to the success of many talented artists. Introducing today, Silvia Altamura: silviaaltamura.myportfolio.com
Join IDEA Academy and kickstart your career! tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe → buff.ly/cT4XHv2

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Submission by Mayo Bous ( www.instagram.com/mayo.bous/ ) for the #CDChallenge - September 2025 theme was #CinemaMonsters

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Your portfolio, redefined at IDEA Academy. Visual Development Master Lvl 2 helps you focus on projects, refine your style and get career guidance from industry pros

Care to know more? tinyurl.com/ideamaster2

#ideaacademyrome #portfolio #visualdevelopment #artschool

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

The Art of Matt Rockefeller → bit.ly/2obGPcs

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Animation by Juan Pedro Arroyo Molina* | The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 2d

Submission by Axel de Lafforest ( www.instagram.com/axel_de_laff... ) for the #CDChallenge - September 2025 theme was #CinemaMonsters

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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