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In the eyes of Rinotuna, a Korean artist, anything—be it an item, object, animal, or plant—can be transformed into a compelling character. The artist does a great job of capturing distinctive features that let us assume the character’s motivations and imagine how they might develop within a story.

No matter how complex the character becomes, Rinotuna always excels at staying true to the original reference, making it feel as if the object has come to life. So, if you’ve ever been stuck in your creative process, maybe it’s just time to look for inspirations elsewhere.

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Cartoon character inspired by everyday objects, dressed in purple and white with Twitch-themed accessories.

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The artist himself still remains quite a mystery to us. However, over time, his audience has only grown, now amassing over 941K followers on Instagram alone. Since the last post on Bored Panda, Rinotuna has announced his character creation classes—so if you’ve been following his work for a while, this is your chance to learn from a pro!

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    In the description, the artist noted: “I believe that people who draw will inevitably want to create their own characters at some point in their lives. And I often saw people who were upset when the results came in lower than expected.

    “We will learn about the process of character design from observation to completion in this class, and we will help you feel more confident so that the challenges of character design feel more liberating and exciting.”

    #4

    Cartoon character inspired by a Border Collie, featuring a vibrant, animated runner and dog, artist transforms everyday objects.

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    #5

    Butterfly-inspired cartoon character designed from everyday objects, adorned with vibrant blue and intricate details.

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    #6

    Cartoon character inspired by a stag beetle, depicted as a ninja in a dark forest setting.

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    #7

    Cartoon character design inspired by olives, featuring attire and accessories in a fashion studio setting.

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    #8

    Cartoon character inspired by a blue jay, dressed in a sporty outfit with baseball gear and surrounded by baseballs.

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    #9

    Cartoon characters inspired by Colgate toothpaste, dressed in colorful uniforms with capes and hats, resembling a royal guard.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. This is the one I'd frame a print of in my bathroom, just to get some giggles out of any guests I have over XD

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    #10

    Cartoon character design inspired by Tylenol box, featuring a heroic medic in red and white gear with small capsule companions.

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    #11

    Cartoon character inspired by Gatorade bottle, with vibrant colors and sporty attire, standing beside a scooter.

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    Lulu
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have made him a ginger!

    #13

    Cartoon character inspired by a black jaguar, dressed in workout gear, standing by gym equipment.

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    #14

    Cartoon character resembling a black dahlia flower, wearing a detailed red and black dress, with a magical staff.

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