Have you ever wondered what you might look like as a cartoon character? If so, American artist Rober DeJesus has got you covered – he turns stranger’s photos into anime versions of themselves.
DeJesus accepts email requests from anyone, so, for a price, even you can get a quality “anime treatment.” He does have a stringent set of guidelines for requests, however, so be sure to read them on his DeviantArt profile if you don’t want him to throw out your request. For more information about his artwork, read on to see his interview with Bored Panda.
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“The idea hit me while at one convention,” DeJesus told Bored Panda. “The official convention badges they wore reminded me of drivers licenses and thought why not make a mock license and draw the owner as a Chibi character in the spot where their photo would normally go.”
“I designed a badge, bought a laminator, and at the next convention they were a huge hit.”
“I got into drawing and Anime during high school. Dr. Slump and Akira were my very first manga I owned and collected.”
“Years later, when I started attending anime/manga shows as a guest around the US, the Anime caricatures became a favorite with my followers and since then I kept making them.”
“I wish I could draw all of [the requests], but I fear I’ll get burned out trying. My plan was to do these as a side thing to help fund the other projects I am also dying to work on.”
“I just want to give a big thank you to all who have sent their praises and love for the sketches and who sent requests. The money I make from my art goes to feed my family and pay our bills. So, I am very appreciative of the people that want my work.”
We’d like to thank Robert for the interview, and we wish him the best of luck with his work!
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Share on FacebookThere is no way I can compare myself to his talent! Everyone is probably begging for him to complete an outstanding look with his amazing style!
Cartoon characters* There is a f*****g difference! And these drawings are fantastic.
Actually, he specifically states in his profile the different styles he draws in. He draws in comical, chibi and anime-like fashions...
Load More Replies...Could 8 have one possibility it would be for my sister in law for Christmas
I saw this cartoons in a play store app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=editor.photo.cartoon.yourself.cartoonphotoeditor That curiosity lead me to this site Can you explain this in step by step?
I've loved your work for over a decade, Bob!! (I still have the two badges you drew for me in 2003 and 2005! PRICELESS!!) ;)
Awesome!!! I love drawing anime, but there is no way I can draw as good as that :D I want DeJesus to draw me now with the tardis :)
Um... if you go to just any anime convention, you're going to find several artists that do anime-fied people art (myself included).
He captured the very essence of the characters and turned them into works of art! Fabulous work Mr DeJesus!
Yes you can :) just follow the link. http://banzchan.deviantart.com/gallery/48833371/Pencil-Portraits
Load More Replies...Hahaha i made a similar draft before with my friends.. these pics here are all awesome!! Nice 1 artist
There is no way I can compare myself to his talent! Everyone is probably begging for him to complete an outstanding look with his amazing style!
Cartoon characters* There is a f*****g difference! And these drawings are fantastic.
Actually, he specifically states in his profile the different styles he draws in. He draws in comical, chibi and anime-like fashions...
Load More Replies...Could 8 have one possibility it would be for my sister in law for Christmas
I saw this cartoons in a play store app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=editor.photo.cartoon.yourself.cartoonphotoeditor That curiosity lead me to this site Can you explain this in step by step?
I've loved your work for over a decade, Bob!! (I still have the two badges you drew for me in 2003 and 2005! PRICELESS!!) ;)
Awesome!!! I love drawing anime, but there is no way I can draw as good as that :D I want DeJesus to draw me now with the tardis :)
Um... if you go to just any anime convention, you're going to find several artists that do anime-fied people art (myself included).
He captured the very essence of the characters and turned them into works of art! Fabulous work Mr DeJesus!
Yes you can :) just follow the link. http://banzchan.deviantart.com/gallery/48833371/Pencil-Portraits
Load More Replies...Hahaha i made a similar draft before with my friends.. these pics here are all awesome!! Nice 1 artist
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