Kal Athannassov
@drkaldrungus.bsky.social
Character Design | Art Director | Jentry Chau vs The Underworld | Carol and the End of The World | Disney TVA | Titmouse | Netflix | Marvel Studios | He/him |
www.artofkalathannassov.com
www.artofkalathannassov.com
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Late #PortfolioDay post!
I’m Kal, a character designer and art director working in animation and comics. You might know me from my work on Jentry Chau and Carol and The End of the World.
I’m trying to grow my BlueSky presence more so any likes and shares are much appreciated:)
I’m Kal, a character designer and art director working in animation and comics. You might know me from my work on Jentry Chau and Carol and The End of the World.
I’m trying to grow my BlueSky presence more so any likes and shares are much appreciated:)
For 1 WEEK ONLY you can get my Spectator Tier course for its LOWEST PRICE YET!
That’s a 9 week long pre-recorded class that teaches you my character design pipeline from start to finish.
If interested just follow the instructions on the post and sign up before the sale ends on Dec1st!
That’s a 9 week long pre-recorded class that teaches you my character design pipeline from start to finish.
If interested just follow the instructions on the post and sign up before the sale ends on Dec1st!
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
For 1 WEEK ONLY you can get my Spectator Tier course for its LOWEST PRICE YET!
That’s a 9 week long pre-recorded class that teaches you my character design pipeline from start to finish.
If interested just follow the instructions on the post and sign up before the sale ends on Dec1st!
That’s a 9 week long pre-recorded class that teaches you my character design pipeline from start to finish.
If interested just follow the instructions on the post and sign up before the sale ends on Dec1st!
Mark your calendars! The Black Friday Sale for my Spectator Tier Class start tomorrow for 1 week! This will be your last chance this year to purchase my pre-recorded class for its lowest price yet! Don’t miss out!
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Mark your calendars! The Black Friday Sale for my Spectator Tier Class start tomorrow for 1 week! This will be your last chance this year to purchase my pre-recorded class for its lowest price yet! Don’t miss out!
Had to hop on the #frieren art challenge! But wanted to also take the opportunity to answer the original question - “how to draw at different angles?”
This is my breakdown on how I draw at different angles and how I simplify the process for myself to get the outcome I want.
Hope this is useful!
This is my breakdown on how I draw at different angles and how I simplify the process for myself to get the outcome I want.
Hope this is useful!
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Had to hop on the #frieren art challenge! But wanted to also take the opportunity to answer the original question - “how to draw at different angles?”
This is my breakdown on how I draw at different angles and how I simplify the process for myself to get the outcome I want.
Hope this is useful!
This is my breakdown on how I draw at different angles and how I simplify the process for myself to get the outcome I want.
Hope this is useful!
In honor of #jentrychauvstheunderworld receiving 3 EMMY NOMINATIONS - I am posting 3 new pages of Jentry production art!
Thank you for supporting and enjoying our show! It’s gone so so far and we were able to do so because we had the best crew you could hope for! Congrats team!
Thank you for supporting and enjoying our show! It’s gone so so far and we were able to do so because we had the best crew you could hope for! Congrats team!
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In honor of #jentrychauvstheunderworld receiving 3 EMMY NOMINATIONS - I am posting 3 new pages of Jentry production art!
Thank you for supporting and enjoying our show! It’s gone so so far and we were able to do so because we had the best crew you could hope for! Congrats team!
Thank you for supporting and enjoying our show! It’s gone so so far and we were able to do so because we had the best crew you could hope for! Congrats team!
That’s 3 time Emmy nominated Jentry Chau to you! Congrats team!
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
That’s 3 time Emmy nominated Jentry Chau to you! Congrats team!
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Some of my work from Bat-Fam! Streaming now on Amazing Prime!
I was responsible for the mouth charts only here - the original design and turn for Mr.Singh was done by the incredible character design department before I joined to help out.
Hope ya dig it!
I was responsible for the mouth charts only here - the original design and turn for Mr.Singh was done by the incredible character design department before I joined to help out.
Hope ya dig it!
November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Some of my work from Bat-Fam! Streaming now on Amazing Prime!
I was responsible for the mouth charts only here - the original design and turn for Mr.Singh was done by the incredible character design department before I joined to help out.
Hope ya dig it!
I was responsible for the mouth charts only here - the original design and turn for Mr.Singh was done by the incredible character design department before I joined to help out.
Hope ya dig it!
Aye! Reminder to check out our criminally under-watched show - Carol & The End of The World!
Funny that in "Pluribus", a new series about the end of the world, the heroine is also called Carol.
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Aye! Reminder to check out our criminally under-watched show - Carol & The End of The World!
Back again with some more Jentry work! This time to highlight how incredibly collaborative the animation pipeline is! Obvious Spoilers if you haven’t seen the show - stop now!
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Back again with some more Jentry work! This time to highlight how incredibly collaborative the animation pipeline is! Obvious Spoilers if you haven’t seen the show - stop now!
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
Whatever production time and cost was "saved" by using AI for one of the most human-dependent disciplines in game making was actively obliterated by the act itself, overshadowing the hard work of every single other developer on the project and making this situation impossible to right. WHO KNEW.
For Arc Raiders to ride the wave of human sociability all the way to the bank, while also being so contemptuous of the thing that makes us social animals in its own workflow demonstrates a lack of artistic integrity that I find impossible to ignore.
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
November 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Whatever production time and cost was "saved" by using AI for one of the most human-dependent disciplines in game making was actively obliterated by the act itself, overshadowing the hard work of every single other developer on the project and making this situation impossible to right. WHO KNEW.
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
For Arc Raiders to ride the wave of human sociability all the way to the bank, while also being so contemptuous of the thing that makes us social animals in its own workflow demonstrates a lack of artistic integrity that I find impossible to ignore.
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
For Arc Raiders to ride the wave of human sociability all the way to the bank, while also being so contemptuous of the thing that makes us social animals in its own workflow demonstrates a lack of artistic integrity that I find impossible to ignore.
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
Our review: https://bit.ly/49bVn01
Going back to some #jentryvstheunderworld art! Today I am dedicating some time to our injured heroes from Ep10. These were designed over the characters existing turns - Jentry’s Cheerleadibg Uniform and her broken arm, held up with Michael’s jersey. And Michael without his jersey and twisted ankle.
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Going back to some #jentryvstheunderworld art! Today I am dedicating some time to our injured heroes from Ep10. These were designed over the characters existing turns - Jentry’s Cheerleadibg Uniform and her broken arm, held up with Michael’s jersey. And Michael without his jersey and twisted ankle.
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
A Japanese organization representing Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Toei Animation and more has demanded OpenAI to halt unauthorized use of their IP
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A Japanese organization representing Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Toei Animation and more has demanded OpenAI to halt unauthorized use of their IP
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
OpenAI pirated large numbers of books and used them to train models.
OpenAI then deleted the dataset with the pirated books, and employees sent each other messages about doing so.
A lawsuit could now force the company to pay $150,000 per book, adding up to billions in damages.
OpenAI then deleted the dataset with the pirated books, and employees sent each other messages about doing so.
A lawsuit could now force the company to pay $150,000 per book, adding up to billions in damages.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
OpenAI pirated large numbers of books and used them to train models.
OpenAI then deleted the dataset with the pirated books, and employees sent each other messages about doing so.
A lawsuit could now force the company to pay $150,000 per book, adding up to billions in damages.
OpenAI then deleted the dataset with the pirated books, and employees sent each other messages about doing so.
A lawsuit could now force the company to pay $150,000 per book, adding up to billions in damages.
#happyhalloween🎃👻 Sharing another Key Art from #BloodGutsandTears - a book project I was developing last year!
This time it’s with a #spooky very #halloween -coded look at the family of non-humans that are the big bad of the story! #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #art #keyart #comics #manga
This time it’s with a #spooky very #halloween -coded look at the family of non-humans that are the big bad of the story! #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #art #keyart #comics #manga
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#happyhalloween🎃👻 Sharing another Key Art from #BloodGutsandTears - a book project I was developing last year!
This time it’s with a #spooky very #halloween -coded look at the family of non-humans that are the big bad of the story! #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #art #keyart #comics #manga
This time it’s with a #spooky very #halloween -coded look at the family of non-humans that are the big bad of the story! #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #art #keyart #comics #manga
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
HELL YEAH get em George
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
HELL YEAH get em George
Thanks everyone who showed up to my demo at LBX yesterday! It was a blast!
I hope my small talk can assist you on your artistic journey! 💙
I hope my small talk can assist you on your artistic journey! 💙
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Thanks everyone who showed up to my demo at LBX yesterday! It was a blast!
I hope my small talk can assist you on your artistic journey! 💙
I hope my small talk can assist you on your artistic journey! 💙
I get to bring this out of storage again today.
October 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I get to bring this out of storage again today.
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
I went into LBX expecting a lot of doom and gloom, and was instead greeted with a ton of enthusiasm and hope for the future. I met so many incredible people and heard so many kind things. I feel invigorated and excited for the future! There's so many creative people and opportunities out there! Wow!
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I went into LBX expecting a lot of doom and gloom, and was instead greeted with a ton of enthusiasm and hope for the future. I met so many incredible people and heard so many kind things. I feel invigorated and excited for the future! There's so many creative people and opportunities out there! Wow!
Friends! Today is the day!
I know you are spoiled for choice when it comes to panels and demos @lightboxexpo , but if you are interested in character design and picking up some extra tricks for your tool bag please drop by Hall C today @ 11:30am
I know you are spoiled for choice when it comes to panels and demos @lightboxexpo , but if you are interested in character design and picking up some extra tricks for your tool bag please drop by Hall C today @ 11:30am
Next Sunday I’ll be doing a Demo/Talk @lightboxexpo all about how to push your acting and posing!
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
October 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Friends! Today is the day!
I know you are spoiled for choice when it comes to panels and demos @lightboxexpo , but if you are interested in character design and picking up some extra tricks for your tool bag please drop by Hall C today @ 11:30am
I know you are spoiled for choice when it comes to panels and demos @lightboxexpo , but if you are interested in character design and picking up some extra tricks for your tool bag please drop by Hall C today @ 11:30am
Tomorrow! Catch my LBX demo/talk all about pushing your posing and acting. Hope to see you there!
Next Sunday I’ll be doing a Demo/Talk @lightboxexpo all about how to push your acting and posing!
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tomorrow! Catch my LBX demo/talk all about pushing your posing and acting. Hope to see you there!
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
Reposted by Kal Athannassov
The only truly ethical response that a self-described artist can make. Anything else is a betrayal of one's colleagues.
“I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested. I'm 61, and I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak. ... The other day, somebody wrote me an email, said, ‘What is your stance on AI?’ And my answer was very short. I said, ‘I'd rather die.’” 🫡
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says 'I'd rather die' than use generative AI
Del Toro's new Frankenstein adaption reimagines Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel. Frankenstein was like a tech bro: "creating something without considering the consequences," he explains.
www.npr.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The only truly ethical response that a self-described artist can make. Anything else is a betrayal of one's colleagues.
This Sunday! I’m doing a demo/talk at Lighbox2025 ! Hope to see you there!
Next Sunday I’ll be doing a Demo/Talk @lightboxexpo all about how to push your acting and posing!
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This Sunday! I’m doing a demo/talk at Lighbox2025 ! Hope to see you there!
Next Sunday I’ll be doing a Demo/Talk @lightboxexpo all about how to push your acting and posing!
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Next Sunday I’ll be doing a Demo/Talk @lightboxexpo all about how to push your acting and posing!
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025
Hope to see you there! #lightbox #lbx #lightbox2025 #lbx2025