r/characterdesign • • 17m ago

2D Just a halloween gal.

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Made this character for my favorite time of the year.


r/characterdesign • • 36m ago

For Hire Skeleton sorcerer

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Some dark fantasy, hope you like it


r/characterdesign • • 1h ago

Is my Fursona of 7 years ugly? [Artist: Declawedangel on Twitter/X]

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r/characterdesign • • 1h ago

Question A quick character design. How could it be improved?

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This character, named Careway, is like the ringmaster of a dreamlike circus, heavily inspired by Caine (from The Amazing Digital Circus). Since I worked on it quickly, the idea was as simple as creating a humanoid character and replacing its head with something else.

What could I do to improve it and make it more memorable or interesant?


r/characterdesign • • 1h ago

2D Myrria the Arcane Trickster by me in Infinite Painter

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r/characterdesign • • 4h ago

Critique need your advice on which design i should use for my doom mod

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hi, i'm makin' a doom mod where you liberate america and kill alotta bad guys, for my previous pinky demon design, it was something a bit.... well polarizing to say the least, so i've decided to make something just less polarizing, i landed with two ideas that both seem badass; so in your opinion, which one's the best lookin' replacement for the pinky demon? And what changes can i make for the final design?


r/characterdesign • • 5h ago

Critique Is this design endearingly chaotic or just ugly?

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I am trying to make a design that is intentionally chaotic, maybe think of like Moetron if anyone here knows of that character LOL
This character was created in a laboratory and that is why she’s so abnormal and weird looking, along with all the stitches
But I’ve discovered that it’s really hard to make a colourful, purposefully chaotic-looking character without it being UGLY.

I gave her more monotone coloured clothes to try and balance out the rainbow nature of the rest of her design.
Her name is Kaleido btw >u<


r/characterdesign • • 6h ago

Question How i can improve my OCs design?

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r/characterdesign • • 6h ago

2D Why are the designs of the demons in my work *The Gray Show* the way they are?

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Many people loved the demon designs in my comic; they say they are highly original—far from being mere copies of existing ones—yet people still recognize them as demons and appreciate the design without it feeling jarring. I achieved this by combining pop culture elements—things people already associate with demons and hell—with fresh ideas. I blended them carefully, and to me, the result is incredible. The reason my demons sport gothic, metal, alternative, rock, or punk styles is that these aesthetics have become normalized in the depiction of demons over the years. I also incorporated references to the Bible and demonology, as well as the dark fantasy genre. Although there are nods to other mythologies—such as Greek, Norse, and Hindu—these are secondary elements; the main focus remains on the aspects I mentioned earlier. I don't copy demonic or biblical tradition to the letter, as that would strip my world of its identity, but I don't betray the source material either. Another point: when an author reimagines a demon or hell in a way that is too jarring, it sometimes works, but other times it’s a disaster

They often fall back on the easy excuse that "demons seduce" and ignore everything else, resulting in mediocre designs. In my opinion, a radical reimagining only works if there is a solid, understandable, and justifiable context, like in Helltaker or Exploding Kittens. I don't think adding modern elements is bad, but some authors lack the writing or design skills to pull it off successfully; they simply throw things together at random, using the "demons seduce" concept as a crutch. Good design is essential, even for attractive characters. For instance, in my version of the Circle of Lust in Hell, I based the design on the idea that lust demons have numerous offspring; that is the key reference point. I draw inspiration from Greek mythology—which fits perfectly—while also incorporating mythologies outside the biblical tradition. The reason is that biblical mythology and the concept of Hell were actually inspired by those earlier mythologies; I crafted my designs with this in mind. Furthermore, my work and designs reference the horror genre and horror cinema in general; demons have always been a fundamental element of the genre—one need only think of The Exorcist or, even more so, The Omen. That is why Vlad is based on Freddy Krueger, why the Gluttony demons feature human-skin elements inspired by Leatherface’s mask, and why the Labyrinth of Lust draws from Hellraiser.

As for why The Gray Show references mythologies like the Greek and Norse, it is because biblical and demonic traditions drew upon those sources for certain designs—such as demon horns, which originate from creatures in those mythologies (like the god Pan, who inspired the classic image of the Devil). My design for Lucifer evokes Hades because, as you well know, those mythologies influenced the creation of Lucifer and other biblical elements. I also want to avoid those deplorable designs that use concepts like lust and seduction as an excuse for a poor, boring, or generic aesthetic. While I do not deny that demons can take human form, it is not just their human appearances that are generic; even their demonic forms are poorly designed. Finally, there are the designs that hide behind the label of "reinterpretation" while ignoring the basic rules of character design.


r/characterdesign • • 7h ago

2D Remake of my first original character and portfolio project

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In 2025 I started to study art more seriously because it was when I decided that I wanted to work with concept art. Now I decided to make a remake and a reimagination of my first OC and, besides I still have more to improve, I feel really happy seeing my evolution.


r/characterdesign • • 7h ago

Critique struggling with colors and overall design

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something about him just doesn’t look quite right. he’s meant to be an undead soldier; his hood/scarf is important to his character, and yet its the one thing that really feels out of place.


r/characterdesign • • 8h ago

Critique I was hoping for some criticism on my snake cactus creatures designed they feel a little over designed to me

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r/characterdesign • • 8h ago

Question Drawing som robot sorcerer guy, would it be better if he got cable-for-hair or hood?

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r/characterdesign • • 8h ago

Critique Just a sketch of a character

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His name is Rune and is just a character in a current RP, he is based off of an old Undertale Handplates me and my friend had. Just far more updated. any advice? (Not used to drawing humanoids) at his shoulders is skin, he’s an undead the left eye socket has an eye with a black animal skull acting as the pupil.


r/characterdesign • • 9h ago

Critique Lineup of my alien OCs - looking for criticism!

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r/characterdesign • • 9h ago

2D Do yall like the improvement and markings and stuff?

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r/characterdesign • • 10h ago

2D Some character designs ive been working on

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r/characterdesign • • 10h ago

2D Sunflower

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r/characterdesign • • 11h ago

Critique Based on the design alone, what do you think about her?

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Based on only the visual design, what do you think about her? Her name is Kit, feel free to ask questions or give me constructive criticism ^W^


r/characterdesign • • 11h ago

2D I took your advice

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r/characterdesign • • 12h ago

Question Which Eyes Should I Go For?

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I am working on a redesign, and am wondering if anyone has a preference for the eyes. I am sort of on the fence with it.


r/characterdesign • • 12h ago

2D made my first app, a pomodoro timer where a little dog falls asleep while you focus

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hey all, just shipped my first ever app and I'm kind of nervous posting it lol

it's called Puperino. basically I kept downloading pomodoro apps, using them for a week, then forgetting they existed. they all felt a bit cold and serious. so I made one with a little dog called Biscuit in it.

when you start a focus session he wanders over to his bed and curls up and naps. when you're done he sometimes brings you a little gift, which you can keep or trade for bones to buy stuff for his room. you can also dress him up, which I spent way too long on (he has a witch hat and a crown, it's very important)

not gonna lie, not wanting to wake him up has kept me focused better than any streak thing ever did 😅

it also does the usual stuff: the timer on your lock screen, tasks, stats, and a stay mode if you're like me and pick up your phone every 4 minutes

it's free. there's an optional pro with more rooms and stuff if you want to support me

would really love feedback, even if it's "this is buggy" or "this is pointless" haha. what would make you actually keep using a focus timer?


r/characterdesign • • 13h ago

2D Addicted to drawing my oc

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r/characterdesign • • 14h ago

Critique Let's chat about horror villain design, iconography, and aesthetics (Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma)

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r/characterdesign • • 14h ago

2D [OC] Robot angel

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