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Character Design References
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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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Portfolio of the Day | Gurihiru → buff.ly/N00wEzn

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing
The Art of Gurihiru
Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration, and comics! This time we have the pleasure to introduce you to the art of Gurihiru...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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IDEA Academy holds life drawing walks every month, because observation and inspiration are just as important as school work, especially in a city overflowing with wonders! tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademy #rome #visdev #lifedrawing
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Art of The Incredibles → buff.ly/316uJdL

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Submission by Vytis Snarskis ( www.instagram.com/vytis_snarsk... ) for the #CDChallenge - October 2025 theme was #GymBuffs

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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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
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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The Art of Ame Karasuba → buff.ly/ryeKVyo

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Animation by James Baxter* | The Prince of Egypt (1998)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Portfolio of the Day | Makoto Kobayashi → bit.ly/3hWmY7l

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing
The Art of Makoto Kobayashi
Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration and comics.. 
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November 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Animation by Maël Gourmelen* | The Brave Locomotive (2023)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Submission by Alex Andra ( www.instagram.com/alexiela.art ) for the #CDChallenge - October 2025 theme was #GymBuffs

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Portfolio of the Day | Guznag Guz → buff.ly/812R1BY

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing
The Art of Guznag Guz
Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration and comics…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Take a look at amazing works from the past students of the Visual Development Master course at IDEA Academy! More info at: tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome

#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visualdevelopment #artschool
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Art of Sword in the Stone (part 1) → buff.ly/oAe7saI

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Submission by Maïa Zeidan ( www.instagram.com/maiazeidan/ ) for the #CDChallenge - October 2025 theme was #GymBuffs

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Go Pro in 3D Illustration with ZBrush! This intensive course provides intermediate and advanced training in creating finalized illustrations for Animation, Games, and Comics. Turn your 3D models into stunning artwork! buff.ly/tdW9g1J
#ideaacademyrome #3D #onlinecourse
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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The Art of Rachel Saunders a.k.a Baru → buff.ly/KTaUDk3

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Animation by Sandro Cleuzo* ( @InspectorCleuzo ) | Missing Link (2019)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Submission by Stefano Mascari ( www.instagram.com/stefanomasca... ) for the #CDChallenge - October 2025 theme was #GymBuffs

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The Secret of NIMH (1982)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Portfolio of the Day | Rias Coast → buff.ly/Tfo4VDq

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing
The Art of Rias Coast
Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration, and comics! This time we have the pleasure to introduce you to the art of Rias Coast...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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At IDEA Academy, the teaching mirrors the real work environment, where process, teamwork, and deadlines matter. Learn the skills and mindset to start your career in the entertainment industry tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#IDEAAcademy #artschool #visdev #animation
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Art of Oliver & Company → buff.ly/zWR2eaD (WIP Area)

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Submission by Kimberley King ( www.instagram.com/kimkingart/ ) for the #CDChallenge - October 2025 theme was #GymBuffs

Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Ready to bring scripts to life? The Storyboard Fast Track is an intensive 5-week course designed for all levels, focusing entirely on professional production standards for animated TV series buff.ly/RJQFgVs

#ideaacademyrome #onlinecourse #storyboard
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM