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If you ever wanted to study the ins and outs of character design, this post is just for you. This Korean artist who goes by the name of Rinotuna on Instagram takes seemingly mundane items, food, plants and animals and turns each one into an anime character. And it's a character that you'd love to see in an actual anime. The way in which Rinotuna presents them might teach you a thing or two about how to use even the smallest of details from the reference image to make the character look very rich and interesting. And it's not just the similarities that make them pop, it's also the clever use of color scheme, the theme, and secondary features, among other things, as well.
It isn't Rinotuna's first time on Bored Panda. If you want to see the first part, click the link over here.
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Sterling Cooksey 4 years ago
Yep. Serious Fairy Mage/you-pissed-off-the-medic-thats-actually-kinda-strong vibes
Each of the characters that Rinotuna makes is unique and special, but one may note that there are three main things that the artist draws inspiration from: animals (while there are some plants as well), day-to-day objects, and food, especially fruits. But despite that, within the bounds of these categories, the objects the artist chooses as reference seem limitless, and waiting for what they might choose next is always exciting, as you never know what they'll come up with.
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Nmg Arthouse 4 years ago
This is going to make me die how much detail and adorableness there is.
Adonimar Pugales 4 years ago
Why I do I feel attracted to the humanized version of a whale shark? why am I like this??
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Dalek Raptor 4 years ago
Snowy Owls are good! The blood looks ominious- a reference to real life owls or perhaps Guardains of Ga'Hoole
Salmon Shark/Forbidden pupper 2 years ago
Is that the series where in the first book a young owl runs away? The world is run by owls?
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Chris Dennis 4 years ago
It's actually the owls spots for anyone who thinks it's blood I thought that to this ones awesome!
Sarah Jones 4 years ago
Or maybe the fact that owls are bloody carnivores.
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
C'mon you're good, no doubt! But buddy a snowy owl? They're so sweet looking, so cute, so soft, so pure! So no!
Bird Nerd 4 years ago
[ bird expert popping in ] AAAAAaaaacCCTUALLY they are huge predators.
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Rinotuna's characters are so enticing that it makes one unintentionally project a cartoon world in which the character might fit. For example, imagine an anime where the characters are based on various animals, even though they're entirely human. Or a world where everyday items come to life? I'd certainly watch that, especially if Rinotuna was the one doing the character designs.
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Tom Hardeveld 4 years ago
strong, certainly a threat for the bad guys but with a friendly face. Well done
Adonimar Pugales 4 years ago
Why did they make the dog hot 🔥 I can't believe I'm thirsting over a humanized version of a rottweiler
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Nmg Arthouse 4 years ago
I love your art style! I really love this fish dude you put in your artwork to.
As with all of the artists, I highly suggest checking the artist's Instagram out and perhaps consider following them, especially if you like such content, for it greatly helps the artist. Even though Rinotuna has a lot of fans and enjoys 500k followers, trust me when I say this: every new fan means a lot to them! But don't shy away if you don't like Instagram, the artist is active on Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Patreon, ArtStation and other platforms for which you'll find the links above!
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Philly Bob Squires 4 years ago
Notice the more jagged teeth just like the flytraps clasp? So cool on the details!!
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David Butler 4 years ago
LUKE 10:18 -- And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven."
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Sylvanticx 4 years ago
this is really cute! i'm prolly gonna get downvoted for this, but it's not completely anatomically accurate (the little bee has a stinger out, bees dn't have that) but it's still adorable in eveyr way. i love how the bee isi carrying a suitcase
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Petra, princess of Brigid 4 years ago
The boy looks like that one dude that's always trying to be "gangster". Just waaaaay more muscular.
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Optimus Primal 4 years ago
Btw, Proverbs 29:32 (the verse tattooed on his chest) is "Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. O thou invisible spirit of wine, if thou hast no name to be known by, let us call thee devil."
Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Do you know what it means? Is it an anti drinking proverb or something? I don’t get it to be honest.
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Sterling Cooksey 4 years ago
Mushroom Dance, Mushroom Dance, what ever could it mean? (Girl in the picture): It means you've lived a life of s i n
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Anna Sanchez O'Brien 3 years ago
so cool! i love the military vibes. The color scheme is smashing.
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
I want this outfit so badly. This person is a fashion designer who could change the world.
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Petra, princess of Brigid 4 years ago
This artist is so amazing! The attention to detail, the way it looks like she actually leaning forward...
Philly Bob Squires 4 years ago
This is awesome! (Keep off the grass... or I'll bite your head off! LOL)
Natasha Neumansky 4 years ago
she would probably be really nice, but also responsible for war crimes.
Tamra Stiffler 4 years ago
This artist is really talented! But that orchid mantis...wow, I've never seen anything like that.
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Nmg Arthouse 4 years ago
I love the red hat but a also love the fish sign you did. I love how much detail you put into these artworks.
Alianna Pavell 3 years ago
The tattoo on his leg is like the tag on the inside of clothing. Amazing attention to detail
Adonimar Pugales 4 years ago
Frist the rottweiler, second the Whale shark, now this?? why am I attracted to them??
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
That's super good too! It seems I favor the one's that stay closer to the human look. Although this one is just a bit too human. Maybe some gills (shades of Costner in Waterworld).
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Lyn Moffett 4 years ago
Lots of these pics are so cute. A couple of my grandchildren like anime but their big eyes sometimes weird me out lol
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
Now that is scary! Barely enough time to suck down a cigarette, she's got no time for you. Do not piss her off, do not interrupt her having that well deserved stogie. Hell she could beat you with those b👀bs!
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Sardonyx_3 3 years ago
less "off with their heads!" and more "off with their [bad moods]!"
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I get Vanelope Von Schweets (I probably spelled all of that wrong) vibes from her
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Philly Bob Squires 4 years ago
She would be the love of my life! LOL! I LOVE choco-chip mint! Even those Kit-Kat Choco-mint combos etc.
Kinslee the witches apprentice 4 years ago
This is soooo cool! And its my favorite ice cream flavor
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Kinslee the witches apprentice 4 years ago (edited)
The corgi is so cute!!! 😍 (and there is so many little things in the picture that are so cool)
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zims 4 years ago
Why can't THESE be the clothing designs we get in stores? I want a shark tracksuit.
Jules M 4 years ago
omg even the details of the mouth curving down and looking to his side...lol. just incredible
Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
He would sooner be snack time for a hammer head shark! A mere morsel! Just one of the many phone havin', skateboard carrying, haircut wannabees he'll consume this hour!
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
I believe you. You're not here now. You're nowhere! Yet "nowhere" is "now here"! WTF?
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Karl Geisel 4 years ago
That's the new super hero he's a descendant of the kings of the otterman empire
Nmg Arthouse 4 years ago
This is my favorite one you’ve done. It’s a flipping otter! It’s so cuuuuute!!!
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ⒾⓈⒶⒷⒺⓁⓁⒶ 3 years ago
The 2 magpies are the same person! Looking at the clues of how they are both obsessed with the same person! As well as the oriental magpie carrying the same glasses as this one is wearing! And they look very similar! I think she has like a secret persona (oriental magpie) just a theory, I think it’s cool how much detail is in this!
David Butler 4 years ago
Judging by the falling papers, she's a BL fan who sketches her favorite stories. And by the ornaments, her heart-pupils, and the snapped-shut book and its cover, she just encountered her favorite character IRL.
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Sardonyx_3 2 years ago
it... might be a bear mask. At least, that's what I thought at first glance... idk what it is though
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David Butler 4 years ago
Violets, the flower pictured, can be considered weeds if they're not wanted. The wear and tear on this wooden doll, and the broken plate, suggest it has just been thrown away. Even sadder, it looks like its eyes are just painted on, so the tears will eventually wear them away.
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ELIJAH MARPEL-ZARATE 4 years ago
She has been forgotten and abandoned I wish I was there to help her.
Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
Aw that's so cute and so sad. I think her new boots are too tight! But her belt is awfully happy!
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Something Different 4 years ago
POV: gay artist that sat in the back and laughed at all the quiet kid's jokes and made them feel welcome.
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Eseri Akullu 4 years ago
She looks like someone to be careful of because she might surprise you
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
Since when does milk have to do with one's eyesight, per se? You know it could be the ol' cliché, daddy is the milkman!
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
Shouldn't he be packing fishing lures and gutting tools rather than big guy construction gear?
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Michelle LeVeaux 4 years ago
Hey baby. Unwrap that bandito, cover him with my hot sauce, then eat him up (no disrespect)!
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Grave Rxses 4 years ago
hey jess? can you calm down a little? some people just enjoy drawing those kinds of things, so don't demonize them for having their own style
Destiney Haddox 4 years ago
Also, she could soooooo easily just not continue looking at the post. It's way easier than commenting. 🤷
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Grave Rxses 4 years ago
hey jess? can you calm down a little? some people just enjoy drawing those kinds of things, so don't demonize them for having their own style
Destiney Haddox 4 years ago
Also, she could soooooo easily just not continue looking at the post. It's way easier than commenting. 🤷
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