Dutch sculptor Frode Bolhuis creates daily figures – crafted intuitively from polymer clay and mixed materials. The resulting miniature-personalities playfully merge ancient stories with surreal imagination. Join Frode (for a talk and a workshop) at this May’s #PictoBerlin

Pictoplasma pass-holders, here's your chance to take the stage! We offer you a big screen, a mic and a welcoming crowd of supportive peers, prospective collaborators, and curious industry pros ready to celebrate your stories! Spots are limited, applications open next week!

Artist, author, animator and illustration legend Christoph Niemann’s work has been celebrated in numerous museum retrospectives and featured on the covers of The New Yorker or The New York Times Magazine. Join Christoph at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference ⬤⬤ link in bio

Irish Animator, illustrator & music producer Conor Kehelly explores the tension between the wholesome and the melancholic by creating playful, dark, textural scattershot portraits of a society in crisis. Catch up with Conor (and many more) at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference

New call for entries inviting international artists to express themselves in a snappy, classic format: the bumper sticker! Use text (the message) and a relatable character (the messenger), to capture and communicate something about you – what you want (or don’t want)! 🫟 pictoplasma.com/call

French animation filmmaker, writer, and illustrator Caroline Attia combines graphic sensibility and visual poetry with an attention to atmosphere and emotion. Catch up with Caroline at the #PictoBerlin Conference — celebrating the art and impact of character-driven creativity.

In a new call4entries, Pictoplasma x StickerApp invite you to express yourself in a snappy, classic format: the humble bumper sticker! First #StickyCharacters are tumbling in, this fine example following the rules (efficient text and a relatable character) by Renée Stuff!

New Call for #StickyCharacters Pictoplasma x StickerApp invite you to make a simple and sticky statement in a snappy, classic format: the humble bumper sticker! Best entries will take center stage at this year’s official exhibition of the 22nd Pictoplasma Berlin Festival.

Brazilian graphic artist Jun Ioneda’s work blends science fiction, fantasy, queerness, and Japanese influences to create captivating visuals combined with playful, at times melancholic undertones. Join Jun (+ many more) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference! ⬤⬤ link in bio

Mexican visual artist Valfré creates surreal, narrative worlds reflecting on identity, femininity, and the messy emotions of modern life. Catch Valfré at next May’s #PictoBerlin – a lively four-day celebration of illustrative art, animation, games and visual storytelling... ⬤⬤ link in bio

Istanbul-based artist Murat Palta mixes Ottoman-era miniatures with contemporary pop culture — to explore today’s relevance of mythology, philosophy, and historical events. Meet Murat (and many more) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference! ⬤⬤ link in bio

Household surrealism! Multidisciplinary artist Helga Stentzel sculpts intricate narratives from everyday elements to unveil the messages hidden within the seemingly mundane tapestry of life. Hang with Helga (and many more) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference ⬤⬤ link in bio

Driven by some of the bigger questions of life, animation director Zohar Dvir blends two and three-dimensional elements with a healthy dose of surrealism. Her latest short Butterfly Kiss is now officially Oscar-qualified! Applaud Zohar at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference 👏

Transforming wood and simple materials into whimsical moving worlds, Italian artist Amedeo Capelli bridges the realms of mechanics and craftsmanship to create miniature sculptures — animated solely by intricate, non-electronic mechanisms. Join Amedeo at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference!

Form Play’s work draws on hand-crafted simplicity, paired with a fondness for humour and playful storytelling. Catch up with Catharine and Mark (and plenty of others) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference — a lively four-day celebration of the art and impact of character-driven creativity.

French artist and illustrator Marylou Faure is famed for her bold use of colour, striking graphic compositions and empowering representations of the female body. Meet Marylou at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference: a four day IRL celebration of adventurous character design. ⬤⬤ link in bio

German visual Artist and Illustrator Stephan Dybus creates 3D miniature escapist worlds as a coping mechanism with childhood trauma and existential dread. Exchange LOLs with Stephan at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference: four happy days, celebrating the art of character design! 🙃🙃 link in bio

The work of visual artist Jack Sachs bridges the gap between graphics and the real world, combining video, animation, drawing, photogrammetry, sculpture and a healthy dose of character driven irreverence. Meet Jack in 3D at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference: ⬤⬤ link in bio

Californian artist Melissa Mathieson extends her 3D practice beyond the screen into large-scale, immersive installations full of quirky characters and lush environments. Meet Melissa (and many more) at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference on adventurous character-driven creativity. ⬤⬤ link in bio

Illustrator, cartoonist and mental health advocate Gemma Correll imbues her simple line drawings with narrative and humour to create illustrations that catch the eye and tell a story. Join forces with with Gemma (and plenty of others) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference! ⬤⬤ link in bio

Brooklyn-based artist Karlotta Freier, famed for her atmospheric style and detailed approach to illustration, uses the medium of drawing on paper to tell intimate stories and visual narrations. Catch up with Karlotta at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference on character-driven creativity ⬤⬤ link in bio

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Let this #PictoTestimonial by the wonderful Airam Gracia serve as a reminder: If you want to contribute towards “𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝔸𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟” or experience “𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕒𝕝𝕝”, beware: Deadline for both – animation submissions & academy applications – is end of this week!

🥁🥁🥁 FINAL CALL FOR ANIMATION ENTRIES: Submit your character-driven animated short films, music videos, or experimental work to the 22nd Pictoplasma Fest 2026! Deadline end of the week: pictoplasma.com/animation

10 days left to apply for the Pictoplasma Academy Masterclass 2026! Sign up for a creative recharge character development course — complete with classes on design, storytelling, world building, bible, copyright, promotion + much more. ‼️APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY FEB 1 2026 ⏰ academy.pictoplasma.com

Illustrator, cartoonist and mental health advocate Gemma Correll imbues her simple line drawings with narrative and humour to create illustrations that catch the eye and tell a story. Join forces with with Gemma (and plenty of others) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference! ⬤⬤ link in bio

Californian artist Melissa Mathieson extends her 3D practice beyond the screen into large-scale, immersive installations full of quirky characters and lush environments. Meet Melissa (and many more) at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference on adventurous character-driven creativity. ⬤⬤ link in bio

“𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐭!” A PictoTestimonial reminder by Cadmiumcoffee from Minneapolis to a) submit your animation for Pictoplasma (deadline Feb 1), b) grab your conference ticket before they’re sold out, c) keep on keeping on, it’s worth it, and d) FCK ICE! Pictoplasma loves you

Catching up with work by the PictoAcademy Alumni: Artist and creative technologist ursooperduper blends intricate combinations of color and form to explore the relationship between visual systems and character. Sign up for May’s Academy Masterclass: academy.pictoplasma.com

Some Venezuelan characters from our international character creator network PictoHome: share and find art – all without data mining, algorithm, AI or adds! Next up: Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, maybe Canada ... by @miguel_guercio, @iogarcia, @taniavisual, @veronica_ettedgui

The work of visual artist Jack Sachs bridges the gap between graphics and the real world, combining video, animation, drawing, photogrammetry, sculpture and a healthy dose of character driven irreverence. Meet Jack in 3D at this May’s #PictoBerlin Conference: ⬤⬤ link in bio

Catching up with new work by our beloved PictoAcademy Alumni: Brazil born artist, designer, illustrator and 2024 alumnus Thiago Thomé Marques blends melancholy with subtle humor and a muted color-palette! Apply now for next May’s Academy Masterclass: 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 academy.pictoplasma.com

“𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮’𝓼 𝓷𝓸 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓯𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓪𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼 𝓹𝓮𝓸𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓽𝓸𝓰𝓮𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓵𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽!” HNY & hard agree with Director/Creative Director Natalie Labarre on this PictoTestimonial. Looking forward to coming together again this May!

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Seasons Greetings & Love from Pictoplasma We’re giving away 3 free PictoTalks: Soothe your souls with the preachings of Master Tingus (AU), Fran Nemesis (CL) and Johnny Kelly (IE) – and see you all again IRL in 2026! Follow the 🎁 on tv.pictoplasma.com for 3 free VoDs till the end of the year…

𝘼 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨! Much 🤗 for our longtime picto-pal and Academy alumnus Ossi Pirkonen — looking forward to seeing you again at our 22nd family reunion.

Catching up with the current work of our beloved PictoAcademy Alumni In her series “Dolls Life”, Creative Director, Artist, Illustrator and Photographer Larissa Honsek explores mannequins through voluptuous 3D character design and stunning sculptural forms. Apply now: 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 academy.pictoplasma.com

… and maybe Half-Life 3 What’s on your list?

Are you looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for yourself? Look no further: “★★★★☆ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱” Thank you @guillecomin for the flattering PictoTestimonial. No notes.

German visual Artist and Illustrator Stephan Dybus creates 3D miniature escapist worlds as a coping mechanism with childhood trauma and existential dread. Exchange LOLs with Stephan at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference: four happy days, celebrating the art of character design! 🙃🙃 link in bio

French artist and illustrator Marylou Faure is famed for her bold use of colour, striking graphic compositions and empowering representations of the female body. Meet Marylou at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference: a four day IRL celebration of adventurous character design. ⬤⬤ link in bio

Form Play’s work draws on hand-crafted simplicity, paired with a fondness for humour and playful storytelling. Catch up with Catharine and Mark (and plenty of others) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference — a lively four-day celebration of the art and impact of character-driven creativity.

“🅕🅔🅔🅛 🅣🅗🅔 🅘🅝🅢🅟🅘🅡🅐🅣🅘🅞🅝” Don’t trust us — trust this PictoTestimonial by Academy Alumna Beatriz Antunes @beatrizanimates ! Inspiration overload 👉 academy.pictoplasma.com

The Character Campus 2026 is calling: Next May the Pictoplasma Academy returns bigger, longer – with even more character! Apply for 10 intense days in Berlin, filled with character design development courses, mentoring sessions, workshops, and full VIP access to the 22. PictoConference

Transforming wood and simple materials into whimsical moving worlds, Italian artist Amedeo Capelli bridges the realms of mechanics and craftsmanship to create miniature sculptures — animated solely by intricate, non-electronic mechanisms. Join Amedeo at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference!

New on PictoTV: Jon Burgerman, British-born New York-based artist, shares strategic advice on how to get your character to proudly parade as XXL float on Macy's Day! Wherever you are, whenever you want — unlock one month of unlimited character-driven creativity on PictoTV 📺 tv.pictoplasma.com

Driven by some of the bigger questions of life, animation director Zohar Dvir blends two and three-dimensional elements with a healthy dose of surrealism. Her latest short Butterfly Kiss is now officially Oscar-qualified! Applaud Zohar at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference 👏

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘰!” Time for a little Picto testimonial by these 2 trustworthy gentlemen: Christopher Rutledge & Alex “Chippy” Futtersak

Household surrealism! Multidisciplinary artist Helga Stentzel sculpts intricate narratives from everyday elements to unveil the messages hidden within the seemingly mundane tapestry of life. Hang with Helga (and many more) at next May’s #PictoBerlin Conference ⬤⬤ link in bio

Submit your character driven animations to Pictoplasma! If you get selected (or even if you don't) you can head to Berlin and hang out with some of the nicest, most talented people on Earth for a fantastic few days. Unfortunately, I will also be there BUT do not let that put you off!