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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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
#characterdesign #illustration #artreferences #artblock #bookmarkthis
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #OnePiece!
Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o...
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o...
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
January 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #OnePiece!
Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o...
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o...
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
The Art of Eduard Visan
Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration and comics..
buff.ly
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Sergio di Bitetto teaches 2D Animation at IDEA Academy! A freelance animator and designer, he’s worked with Disney, Netflix, HBO Max, Cartoon Network, AppleTV & more.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ideatraditionalanimation
#ideaacademy #2DAnimation #animation #visdev #rome
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ideatraditionalanimation
#ideaacademy #2DAnimation #animation #visdev #rome
January 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Sergio di Bitetto teaches 2D Animation at IDEA Academy! A freelance animator and designer, he’s worked with Disney, Netflix, HBO Max, Cartoon Network, AppleTV & more.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ideatraditionalanimation
#ideaacademy #2DAnimation #animation #visdev #rome
Learn more: tinyurl.com/ideatraditionalanimation
#ideaacademy #2DAnimation #animation #visdev #rome
Art of DuckTales (2017) → buff.ly/zEZ88n9
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Art of DuckTales (2017) → buff.ly/zEZ88n9
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
Strengthen your foundation with IDEA Academy's intensive Drawing for Animation course! Gain essential tools and expert guidance, refine your observation and technique through rigorous practice buff.ly/3OldVjO
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Strengthen your foundation with IDEA Academy's intensive Drawing for Animation course! Gain essential tools and expert guidance, refine your observation and technique through rigorous practice buff.ly/3OldVjO
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
January 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Care to be challenged in visual development projects under the guidance of top professionals? Join the IDEA Academy and kickstart your career! tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Care to be challenged in visual development projects under the guidance of top professionals? Join the IDEA Academy and kickstart your career! tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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
#ideaacademyrome #3D #gaming #artschool
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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
#ideaacademyrome #3D #gaming #artschool
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
January 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Submission by Vera Buitenhuis-van Groos ( www.instagram.com/veravangroos) for the #CDChallenge - November 2025 theme was #ZodiacSigns
Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Submission by Vera Buitenhuis-van Groos ( www.instagram.com/veravangroos) for the #CDChallenge - November 2025 theme was #ZodiacSigns
Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
Presented by IDEA Academy → tinyurl.com/ideacourses
#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity
The Art of Hamukukka
Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration and comics..
buff.ly
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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. Enroll today! tinyurl.com/ideacourses
#IDEAAcademy #artschool #visdev #animation
#IDEAAcademy #artschool #visdev #animation
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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. Enroll today! tinyurl.com/ideacourses
#IDEAAcademy #artschool #visdev #animation
#IDEAAcademy #artschool #visdev #animation
Art of Onward → buff.ly/FnsuRIh (WIP Area)
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Art of Onward → buff.ly/FnsuRIh (WIP Area)
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev
Your fast track to professional set design at IDEA Academy! In 5 weeks online, learn to create narrative-driven environments for animation and games through hands-on projects and feedback tinyurl.com/ideasetdesign
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Your fast track to professional set design at IDEA Academy! In 5 weeks online, learn to create narrative-driven environments for animation and games through hands-on projects and feedback tinyurl.com/ideasetdesign
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
#ideaacademyrome #setdesign #onlinecourse #artschool
January 5, 2026 at 11:01 PM
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Animation by Atsuko Tanaka / Masako Sakano* | Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Animation by Atsuko Tanaka / Masako Sakano* | Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation
#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation