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Some cartoons have such iconic styles, a distinct ‘feel’ about them, that they are instantly recognizable. Cartoonist Kevin McShane decided to pay tribute to some of most-loved and famous cartoons by mimicking their style to draw himself in 100 self-portraits.

We are not sure what the kids are up to these days, but cartoons used to be almost like a religion. Since they were only aired on TV, you sometimes had to skip class to watch them or wake up early on Saturdays and Sundays to catch all of the favorite ones. Guessing from this artist's awesome recreations of cartoon styles, he was probably one of these kids.

The accuracy of Kevin’s drawings is incredible, capturing the very soul of each cartoon in just one simple self-portrait. The research process must’ve been fun! “Kevin, it’s 2 am. Why are you on the couch eating Cheetos and watching re-runs of Snorks?”

“Research!”

Scroll down to check out Kevin’s cool self-portraits in 100 cartoon art styles for yourself, you might find your favorite, too!

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Charles Schulz (A Charlie Brown Christmas)

Charles Schulz (A Charlie Brown Christmas)

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Hanna-Barbera (Scooby Doo)

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Trey Parker & Matt Stone (South Park)

Trey Parker & Matt Stone (South Park)

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Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Z)

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Van Partible (Johnny Bravo)

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Klasky Csupo (Rugrats)

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Stephen Hillenberg (Spongebob Squarepants)

Stephen Hillenberg (Spongebob Squarepants)

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Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series)

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Daniel Sipes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, see. THIS one is totally cool and not creepy. Batman style rocks.

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Rankin/bass (Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer)

Rankin/bass (Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer)

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Daniel Sipes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one has the stare of a serial puppy murderer. I am kind of traumatized.

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Sunbow (Transformers)

Sunbow (Transformers)

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Peyo (The Smurfs)

Peyo (The Smurfs)

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Pendleton Ward (Adventure Time)

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Chris Gifford (Dora The Explorer)

Chris Gifford (Dora The Explorer)

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Daniel Sipes
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where is Swiper? I don't see him. Where? Oh look he's over there STEALING THE SOULS OF CHILDREN.

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Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy)

Osamu Tezuka (Astroboy)

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Ub Iwerks (Mickey Mouse, Willie Whopper)

Ub Iwerks (Mickey Mouse, Willie Whopper)

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Don Hertzfeldt (Billy\'s Balloon, Rejected Cartoons)

Don Hertzfeldt (Billy\'s Balloon, Rejected Cartoons)

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Tom Ruegger (Tiny Toons, Animaniacs)

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Hanna-Barbera (The Jetsons)

Hanna-Barbera (The Jetsons)

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Terry Gilliam (Monty Python\'s Flying Circus)

Terry Gilliam (Monty Python\'s Flying Circus)

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Nicolas Broca (Snorks)

Nicolas Broca (Snorks)

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Analyn Lahr
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved that cartoon! Cartoon Network used to show it and a bunch of other classics.

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Bryan Konietzko (Avatar : The Last Airbender)

Bryan Konietzko (Avatar : The Last Airbender)

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Ethan Hunter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he needs to work on his anime style more. It's close but it's still missing that "something" that would make it feel like it. What do you think?

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Danny Antonucci (Lupo The Butcher, Ed, Edd, N Eddy)

Danny Antonucci (Lupo The Butcher, Ed, Edd, N Eddy)

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Grim Natwick (Snow White)

Grim Natwick (Snow White)

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Dic Enterprises, Inc. (The Real Ghostbusters)

Dic Enterprises, Inc. (The Real Ghostbusters)

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Tom Yohe (Schoolhouse Rock)

Tom Yohe (Schoolhouse Rock)

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Walter Lantz (Woody Woodpecker, Chille Willie)

Walter Lantz (Woody Woodpecker, Chille Willie)

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Yoshito Usui (Crayon Shin-Chan)

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Windsor Mccay (Little Nemo, Dreams Of A Rarebit Fiend)

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Christopher Mack
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The father of American Animation, Windsor McCay (Gertie the Dinosaur, 1914)

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#51

Bill Plympton (Plymptoons)

Bill Plympton (Plymptoons)

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Joe Casey And Joe Kelly (Ben 10)

Joe Casey And Joe Kelly (Ben 10)

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Maxwell Atoms (The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy)

Maxwell Atoms (The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy)

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Julie Lynn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely LOVE Grimm and their contribution to all fantasy :)

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Herbert Klynn (Alvin & The Chipmunks)

Herbert Klynn (Alvin & The Chipmunks)

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Monkey Punch (Lupin The 3rd)

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Bruno Bianchi (Inspector Gadget)

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Rankin/bass (Thundercats)

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Chris Mcculloch (Venture Bros.)

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J.g. Quintel (Regular Show)

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Grim Natwick (Betty Boop)

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Tex Avery (Mgm)

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Doug Wildey (Jonny Quest)

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Vickie Browning
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooooo! Could be an evil doctor who has kidnapped Dr. Quest and Race needs to come rescue him...

#67

Heinz Edelmann (Yellow Submarine)

Heinz Edelmann (Yellow Submarine)

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Ralph Bakshi (Lord Of The Rings, Fire And Ice, Cool World)

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Craig Mccracken (Foster\'s Home For Imaginary Friends)

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Jay Ward (Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right)

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Cambria Productions (Clutch Cargo)

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Cordell Barker (The Cat Came Back)

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Dic Enterprises, Inc. (M.a.s.k.)

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Baron Simone Von Bianco
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

M.A.S.K. was the coolest cartoon ever made. They mixed concepts from Transformers and G.I. Joe and strangely the result was quite excellent. The toy lines were amazing.

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Bruno Bozzetto (Signor Rossi)

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Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira)

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Peter Chung (Aeon Flux)

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Julie Lynn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful in expressing his mood... not someone I would hang out with but I like the drawing.

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Loren Bouchard (Home Movies)

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Doc Thissen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The question I have is: would he be a suitor for Paula or McGuirk's sidekick?

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Songgu Kwon (Metalocalypse)

Songgu Kwon (Metalocalypse)

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Julie Lynn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cartoon you created is great. He character is a wee-bit critical looking. But, your drawing got that image across. Good Job :)

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Brian Cosgrove (Danger Mouse)

Brian Cosgrove (Danger Mouse)

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Don Bluth (All Dogs Go To Heaven, Dragon\'s Lair)

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Toei Animation (Fist Of The North Star)

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Everett Peck (Duckman)

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Julie Lynn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not familiar with this but the lips are interestingly presented on a male figure. That is not bad. That is brave and I like that. :)

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Gene Deitch (Tom Terrific, Terrytoons)

Gene Deitch (Tom Terrific, Terrytoons)

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Pacific Animation Corporation (Silverhawks)

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Jasmyn Du Bois
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. I was beginning to think I made Silverhawks up since no one I knew had ever heard of them.

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Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

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Lauren Macmullan (Mission Hill).

Lauren Macmullan (Mission Hill).

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Frank Tashlin (Private Snafu)

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Ralph Bakshi (Heavy Traffic, Street Fight)

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