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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 · 8m

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

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 3h

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

#animationtidbits #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 5h

Animation by Masaaki Endou 遠藤正明 ( @T35endou )*

x.com/T35endou/sta...

#sakuga #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 8h

The new Theme of the Month for the #CDChallenge is #GymBuffs!

Follow the link to join us: characterdesignreferences.com/news/theme-o...

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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

Portfolio of the Day | Shion → bit.ly/3nbEJTf

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Shion

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

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 11h

A quiet spotlight on some lovely work by past students of IDEA Academy. More info at: tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visualdevelopment #artschool

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 14h

Art of Angelic Layer → buff.ly/JnzNkHw

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 21h

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

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

The Art of Ju Xian'an → bit.ly/3eJBShE

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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

Treasure Planet (2002)

#animationclips #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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

Animation by James Baxter* | Steven Universe (2013 - 2019)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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

Submission by Steven Cardenas ( www.instagram.com/steven_artwo... ) for the #CDChallenge - August 2025 theme was #AnimalDetective

Presented by IDEA Academy → bit.ly/IDEAschool

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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

Portfolio of the Day | Jake Parker → bit.ly/37bPPCl

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Jake Parker

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

bit.ly

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

Enroll in a Visual Development course at IDEA Academy, online or on-site. Flexible, customizable training built around your level, goals and career path tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visualdevelopment #artschool

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

Art of Aladdin → buff.ly/8A0xGhX

#animation #conceptart #modelsheet #characterdesign #visdev

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

Submission by Tom Hänni ( www.instagram.com/pixeltomu/ ) for the #CDChallenge - August 2025 theme was #AnimalDetective

Presented by IDEA Academy → bit.ly/IDEAschool

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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

Become a 2D animator at IDEA Academy! The Cut-Out Animation and 2D Rigging course gives you essential skills for careers in serial animation and 2D games. Info and how to apply tinyurl.com/ideacutout

#ideaacademyrome #rigging #2danimation #cutout

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

The Art of Bianca Bagnarelli → bit.ly/3dhOz0t

#artist #portfolio #illustration #art

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

Animation by Milt Kahl* | Robin Hood (1973)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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

Submission by Stefano Mascari ( www.instagram.com/stefanomasca... ) for the #CDChallenge - August 2025 theme was #AnimalDetective

Presented by IDEA Academy → bit.ly/IDEAschool

#characterdesignchallenge #characterdesign #artcontest #artcommunity

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 5d

Fate/Grand Order | Anniversary Special Video (2024)

#animationclips #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 3d

Animation by Sergio Martins* | Klaus (2019)

#penciltest #sakuga #genga #2danimation

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Character Design References @characterdesign.bsky.social · 3d

Neo Tokyo (1987)

#animationclips #sakuga #animation #2danimation

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

Portfolio of the Day | Kei Acedera → bit.ly/39ZCaA9

#art #portfolio #illustration #drawing

The Art of Kei Acedera

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

bit.ly

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

IDEA Academy has contributed to the success of many talented artists. Today, we are introducing Sharon Magenta Muraca magentamuraca.myportfolio.com
Join the school and kickstart your career! tinyurl.com/ideaacademyrome
#ideaacademyrome #characterdesign #visdev #artschool

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