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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

Whisper of the Heart (1995)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 4h

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 · 6h

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

Portfolio of the Day | Toni Infante → bit.ly/2W9mZMt

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Toni Infante

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

bit.ly

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 10h

Some gentle inspiration from students who studied at IDEA Academy. Discover more at: tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #visualdevelopment #artschool #characterdesign

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 13h

Art of Mai Mai Miracle → buff.ly/O2OZDq8

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 18h

Submission by Romain Mazevet ( www.instagram.com/mr.gromain/ ) 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 · 20h

Ready to start your concept art career Enroll in IDEA Academy’s Visual Development Master lvl.1 course. Explore character design, storyboarding, keyframes, matte painting and more in a studio-style setting tinyurl.com/ideamaster1

#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visualdevelopment #artschool

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

The Art of Nicolas Dehghani → bit.ly/2V9qYZF

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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

Green Legend Ran (1992)

#animationclips #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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

Animation by Felix Colgrave ( @felixcolgrave )*

#Sakuga #2Danimation

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

Submission by Youngae Yan Yao ( www.instagram.com/youngaeyanyao/ ) 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 | Jasu Hu → bit.ly/3oKVgxW

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Jasu Hu

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 artists from all over the world. Introducing today: Davide M. Di Tolla davidemariaditolla.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 · 1d

Art of Monsters Vs Aliens → buff.ly/ibLUYG7

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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

Submission by Arthur Randolpho ( www.instagram.com/arthur.rando... ) 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

Kickstart your journey as a concept artist with IDEA Academy’s Fundamentals of Visual Development course. Strengthen your skills in anatomy, character and environment design, online or in person. Learn more tinyurl.com/ideafundamentals

#ideaacademyrome #arteducation #artschool #conceptart

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

The Art of Alexandre Diboine → bit.ly/2N6gxBx

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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

Animation by Bahi J.D. ( @bahijd )* | FLCL Progressive (2018)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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

Portfolio of the Day | Range Murata → bit.ly/377fgF3

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Range Murata

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

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

IDEA Academy enrollments are open! With a team of top professionals, teachers will guide each student towards their own uniqueness, preparing them to stand out in the industry. More info at: tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visualdevelopment #artschool

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

Art of Ice Age → buff.ly/m1frYUO (WIP Area)

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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

Do you wish to become a professional game artist? Enroll in IDEA Academy’s new 2-year online course 3D Game Artisan. Combine technical skills and artistic vision for modern game development tinyurl.com/gameartisan

#ideaacademyrome #3D #gaming #artschool

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

The Art of Imperial Boy → bit.ly/2ChlG7G

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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