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

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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!

Call for Animation Entries: Submit your character-driven animated shorts for Pictoplasma’s official 2026 festival selection! Everything welcome, as long as its character-driven, “nice”, between 1-15 min, and reaches us before the deadline (Feb 2026). 📫 pictoplasma.com/animation

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

Back in 2023 Johnny Kelly took the #PictoBerlin conference stage – and introduced us to his first ideas for an upcoming project: Retirement Plan, the now released animation short, that has meanwhile amassed 4x Oscar-qualifying awards! → retirementplanfilm.com

Who’ll be in charge of creating the faces of tomorrow? Next May's 22nd #PictoBerlin celebrates the art and impact of forward looking figurative representation across EVERY media + opens its stage to ALL creative genres that give character agency, urgency, and Joy! You’re welcome: ⬤⬤ 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

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

Bye bye bird — hello regular!

Pictoplasma Berlin 2026 Early Bird tickets just went online: Don’t miss out on 4 days of character creativity, feat. 20+ hand-picked artist talks, big-screen animation fest, daily workshops, portfolio reviews, industry networking, and all-night parties ... Get in to Character! → Link in Bio

CALL FOR ANIMATION ENTRIES In its 22nd edition, Pictoplasma, "𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙶𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚗𝚋𝚞𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚖𝚘𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎" (It’s Nice That) expands its official selection of freshly animated characters in next-level worlds. Want to see your shorts on the big screen? We’re wide open to submissions > pictoplasma.com/animation

Announcing the 22nd PictoBerlin Conference on Character Creativity. Next May Pictoplasma – "𝒫𝒾𝒸𝓉𝑜 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉 ?" (Fox News) – invites all attendees to fully get into character – during daily workshops, art jams and software demos Early birds hatching soon, November 13!

Announcing the 22nd PictoBerlin Conference, home to "...𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺!" (Page Magazine). Our Early Bird offer goes online in 9 days, November 13, at noon (CET)! True story > berlin.pictoplasma.com

Now on PictoTV: Fran Meneses aka frannerd, Chilean Illustrator, author, content creator and mental health advocate, takes the PictoNYC stage to share the making of her upcoming graphic novel. Unlock 300+ PictoTalks by the Who’s Who of global character-driven creativity!

2026 Berlin Conference confirmed – early bird tickets go online November 13 ... ⬤⬤ berlin.pictoplasma.com

PictoLDN: Let’s talk about risks, realities, and opportunities shaping the creative landscape! Our panel invites AOI, Hornet, Strangebeast, Chris Haughton, and Jacky Winter to discuss how to adapt to AI, culture wars, and shifting pipelines, without losing your voice (or income)?

Pictoplasma returns to London’s most Royal College of all Arts for a full-day character creativity conference! Featuring confirmed speaker Hel Covell, freelance illustrator from the Yorkshire hills, creating character-filled illustrations for clients and playful worlds for her personal work

Next: Pictoplasma returns to London — for a full day character creativity conference, feat. Grant Orchard; Oscar nominated, Bafta winning, Hey Duggee birthing animator with over 25 years’ experience directing, designing and writing. Info & tickets 👉 pictoplasma.com/london

Pictoplasma on Tour 2025, next stop: LONDON in 1 month! Featuring confirmed speaker Yukai Du – Illustrator and animator from Guangzhou, China, inspired by the textures of Impressionism and the playful precision of geometric forms, bridging the worlds of still and moving images.

Pictoplasma heads back to London’s Royal College of Art for a full day character creativity conference! Confirmed speaker: Moth, award winning studio embracing new approaches to create vivid animation – in harmony with the needs of each project. info & tickets 👉 pictoplasma.com/london

PictoNYC is now officially sold out 😭 !  BUT 🥳 : There will be some last-second tickets available directly at the conference venue (SVA Theatre), with onsite registration open from Thursday, September 25, 12 pm onwards 🍾

Last hour to grab your #PictoplasmaNYC 2025 ticket before we're sold out > nyc.pictoplasma.com

Good reason 11 to be excited about the future and the 11th #PictoplasmaNYC conference (Sept 25+26): A breathtaking line-up of industry players, producers, and agents—all very nice people—and all eager to meet you during exclusive networking sessions. Final call / last tickets > nyc.pictoplasma.com

Oh look: good reason 10 of 11 to be excited about the 11th #PictoplasmaNYC conference (Sept 25+26): Our panel 'Optimistic Futures' explores pragmatic paths for creatives to adapt to turbulent times (AI disruption, cultural pushbacks) while keeping originality alive. Now or never> nyc.pictoplasma.com

Here’s the 9th of 11 good reasons to be excited about next week’s 11th #PictoplasmaNYC conference (Sept 25+26): Cari Vander Yacht, award-winning multimedia illustrator, art director and regular contributor to both The New York Times and The New Yorker, known for her fun and energetic style.

It’s happening! #8 of 11 good reasons to be excited about next week’s 11th #PictoplasmaNYC conference (Sept 25+26): Laser Days, real-time rendering and world building studio, mixing immersive animated environments with bold storytelling. Only few tickets left > nyc.pictoplasma.com

Number 7/11 good reasons to be excited about next week’s 11th #PictoplasmaNYC conference (Sept 25+26): Fran Meneses aka frannerd, illustrator and author whose honest comics and YouTube channel offer a personal take on creativity, mental health, and the life of an independent artist.