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Aprende con los Stivenson - Redesing

Many were already wondering when he would redesign the famous "Stivenson" series. The world-renowned and highly successful "Aprende con los Stivenson" series is by no means a blatant rip-off of any American animated show. I think we all remember that episode, "Help Matt and Linda hang the laundry by tracing the dotted lines," which changed so many of our lives. Undoubtedly one of the franchise's great classics. Who didn't have one of these Spanish educational magazines from the 1990s at home, costing 300 pesetas (VAT included)? A true classic, undoubtedly one of the great works Spain has offered to the rest of the world—and yet it’s so underappreciated!

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Little Demon Fan art

Little Demon (from 2022) was a series I enjoyed, and I was very sad when it was canceled. I think it didn't get the attention it deserved, and to this day, I'm surprised by how few people even know it exists. The truth is, I had a lot of fun making this particular fan art, and I hope that whoever sees it, even if they weren't familiar with the series, will at least be interested in watching the trailer. I forgot to post this illustration on Saturday morning as usual. The wildfires in Spain have me very worried and distracted. I hope the situation is resolved as soon as possible now that resources from several European countries have arrived to help with the firefighting efforts, and that the ecological disaster doesn't get even worse.

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Anthropomorphic character sketches

I recently found this other drawing from that project that started this series of sketches I began uploading every weekend about six months ago. It was an illustration project that ultimately fell through. I remember it was something like the aesthetic of the Metro video game, but with small anthropomorphic animals. I added color because I'm used to adding it to everything I upload, but I never really settled on the colors, the tone of the story, or even who the main character was. I hope you like it; it's better to publish sketches before they end up forgotten in a drawer.

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Sculpture from the Tairona culture

Sculpture from the Tairona culture: 12.5 cm high, 18 cm long and 4 cm wide. I find these sculptures quite entertaining; I might make some more, amongst other redesigns of animated characters. This photo illustrated the following text from the work ‘Erotic Representations in the Art of Pre-Hispanic Colombia’, by Hugo Sotomayor (Bogotá University Foundation for Health Sciences): ‘Within indigenous systems of thought, sexual relations between people were not conceived as isolated acts, but were always considered as part of a whole, within their concepts of health, illness and their cosmogonies.’

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Angela Anaconda Cartoon Redesing

As a child, I remember watching some episodes of the Angela Anaconda series. I don't recall disliking it back then, but now as an adult... I suppose I'm not saying anything new when I say it makes me extremely...w uncomfortable. I saw some of the making-of footage; I understand how revolutionary the technique is, and I understand the aesthetic result stemming from a somewhat experimental project. But I'm incapable of watching a single shot without wondering... what on earth were they thinking when they made this? I haven't seen anything of the new series. I don't agree with the characters now having normal skin instead of white; it's not a decision I like, but I understand it's a fundamental pillar of the series' aesthetic. *Wait, what do you mean "the series has 65 episodes"?

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David the Sexy Gnome

I was inspired by a Discord user's argument defending how sexy David the Gnome really was, and I decided to do... this. While drawing it, I discovered it's a Spanish animation! Am I the only Spaniard who didn't know that? Everyone knows who David the Gnome is, but does everyone remember how he bathed? There are even figurines of him. So here I am to remind you how he used to dry himself with a bath towel. 

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Cavernícolas

I came across these figures on Google while searching for a product, and then I saw that they're relatively popular, at least judging by all the photos online (You can see the original figures on my Instagram). They really inspired me; I wanted to create a less brutalist and more endearing representation of this cave-family. I took the opportunity to place the light source at the bottom. My idea was that they would be illuminated by the light coming in through the cave entrance and bouncing off the floor, along with the magical light emanating from inside the cave where this sort of giant terrestrial octopus once lived. I really like how squat they look; it would be fantastic to do a project just with dwarves in a similar desing.

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Black Book - 2026

I absolutely loved BlackBook back when I first played it; I even did a nice sketch of it back then, which I stumbled upon the other day while cleaning up my computer. Since it’s been so many years, I decided to give it a remake and add some light and shadow so it would fit in with the rest of the illustrations I’ve been working on lately. Seriously, if you have a spare moment, you should give it a try—it’s a very evocative indie game that’s a pleasure to get lost in. *It's not a spolier, it's just a fan art of Vasilisa and the demon dead mermaid Rusalka; they would make a cute couple.

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Redesing The Muppets Hollywood Bowl Shows

"The Muppets Hollywood Bowl Shows" is one of those pieces of Muppet history that has always given me a special feeling, although I admit it wasn't something I remembered very well. I've always wanted to try to create a drawing worthy of Miss Piggy (it's not the first time I've sketched her) with an absolute diva touch. But Kermit, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo are also there, maintaining the essence of the original designs but with a slight redesign of the camera structure to improve facial expression.

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Lloyd in space

I was looking for something new to draw, and when I heard about "Lloyd in Space," it caught my eye. Trying to find a good frame with all the characters together to practice composition, I ended up watching two or three episodes before I realized what I was doing. The original design has that distinct early 2000s aesthetic. The process led me to rediscover some really fun character designs, although the danger of watching the entire series in one afternoon was very real. Has anyone else ever gotten stuck in a loop of classic cartoons looking for references?

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Girls from Bikini Bottom

I really wanted to draw the girls from Bikini Bottom in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe: Sandy Cheeks, Pearl Krabs, Karen Plankton, Mrs. Puff, Margaret SquarePants, Sam Star, Princess Mindy, and, of course, Queen Jellyfish. It’s been many, many years since I last saw anything from the franchise, but now, to my surprise, there are tons of series and movies I didn’t even know existed. I’ve only included the characters I was familiar with... I really need to catch up on all of this. The hardest part was drawing Puff’s body, and I’m not entirely sure how I feel about how Pearl’s body turned out. But I hope you like it; as always, you can find the making-of video on Instagram: @art_tijerin

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Donkey Kong 64 (1999)

"Donkey Kong 64"—doing the math, I was four years old when it came out, so I'm not nostalgic. In fact, I'd say the first video game I remember is Brother Bear from 2003, and then the games for the "V-Smile Pocket, VTEC Interactive Learning," which was extremely popular in Spain for young children in the mid-2000s. The thing is, I find the character designs, frankly... very unappealing. Maybe I've committed sacrilege with this redesign, but it was fun redrawing the cover and giving it more dynamism.

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Pan y Ajo

¿Alguien más a leído el comic "Pan de ajo" de Sabela Prendes? Esta guaaaapisimo. Va de una adolescente de 15 años a la que le gustan las chicas en un pueblo español perdido, no hay página que no te haga sonreír. Tan solo mira las etiquetas: amor imposible, gótico, lesbianas, terror, 4º de la ESO, pueblo 200 paginitas que se pasan volando.  No suelo hacer este tipo de cosas, pero aprovechando que este año tengo esto del reto de hacer 1 dibujo a la semana, he pensado que podría hacer esto también para esta maravilla.

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Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville - Fan Art

"Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville" is one of those games that grabs you from the very first minute. I love its noir and detective atmosphere, but it's much brighter (in every sense) than in previous games in the series. It's very interesting to see how the team decided to go with this cartoon style for the anthropomorphic characters. I was fascinated by the care put into the environments and how everything moves to the rhythm of the train. The fact that you can explore everything in 360 degrees allows you to appreciate details in the backgrounds that tell stories on their own, and I think that's where the soul of the project truly shines. The chemistry between the main duo and the romance that develops with the male lead are truly captivating. Did I mention that it takes place on a beautiful train? Have you played this game or any of the previous ones in the series?

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The PJs - TV Series - Redesing

I discovered 'The PJs' completely by accident while looking for some stop-motion series references, and although I haven't seen a single episode, I liked the original designs from the first moment—very chibi style, if you ask me. I'm surprised I didn't know about it because a stop-motion series isn't exactly easy considering there are so many characters. My intention with this redesign was to refine the facial features to give them a more modern and solid visual finish. I mainly focused on working on facial expressiveness, but along the way, I appreciated even more the design work that had been done in the modeling. I hope I've achieved a cleaner visual style. Does anyone know the series well, or has anyone become curious about it now that they know it exists?

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Redesing Bucky O’Hare and the Toad Wars

I was recently looking for the cover art of another series when I stumbled upon Bucky O'Hare by pure chance. I must confess that I had no idea this series existed, but I was immediately drawn to that aesthetic so characteristic of late 80s American animation. It was curious to discover that it wasn't just a cartoon, but part of a much larger franchise originating from comics. As I began investigating, I couldn't help but notice certain design similarities; for instance, the character that looks like a duck is... almost identical to Daffy Duck, which gives him a very familiar yet somewhat repetitive silhouette. My goal with this redesign was to try and distance it from those references and give each crew member more consistent volume and their own structure, seeking more organic shapes that provide visual weight. I wanted the design to move away from that sense of flatness and achieve much more pronounced facial expressiveness. Does anyone here happen to be a fan of the original comics, or does the show just ring a bell for you? #BuckyOHare #characterdesign #redesign #anthropomorphic #digitalillustration #90s #retroTV #comics

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Aliens in the Family paintover

While researching the work of the creators behind the legendary "Dinosaurs" series, I stumbled upon a gem from 1996 that (I confess) I knew nothing about: Aliens in the Family. It turns out they share that unique aesthetic of puppets and animatronics that only Jim Henson's studio knew how to achieve. This particular frame caught my eye; I simply couldn't resist working on it. I think it will be the last paintover I do; the truth is, I don't enjoy it as much as doing line art.

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