Professional Anime Artist Continues Transforming His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Characters

In the past we’ve had the pleasure of introducing Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain and the collaborative series of artwork he produces with his two sons titled “Father and Sons Design Workshop Illustrations”.

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.62 HACKED CAMOSHOOTER Watercolor illustration inspired by the original character designed by my son Itsuki. You'll find making-of videos and news about our art project on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book has been released in English! You can order it here: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Traits-Fantastic-Bestiary-Father/dp/1772940925 Notre livre est aussi dispo en français: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-Famille-Bestiaire-fantastique-père/dp/2368526471 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Working together, Romain takes the deceivingly simple looking (but definitely creative) doodles and sketches made by his sons, and then applies his skills as a professional animator to turn them into detailed illustrations that help shine a light on the imaginative power of character design and world building that can stem from a child and a piece of paper.

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.61 EMPEROR OF THE SWAMP Watercolor illustration inspired by the original characters designed by my son Ryunosuke. You'll find making-of videos and news about our art project on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-Famille-Bestiaire-fantastique-père/dp/2368526471 English version preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Traits-Fantastic-Bestiary-Father/dp/1772940925 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.60 DARK STAR WITCH Original design by my son Itsuki You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! English version preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Traits-Fantastic-Bestiary-Father/dp/1772940925 Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.59 : ROOT COLOSSUS Original design by my son Ryunosuke You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! English version preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Traits-Fantastic-Bestiary-Father/dp/1772940925 Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.58 : DARK HERO Original design by my son Itsuki You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! English version preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Traits-Fantastic-Bestiary-Father/dp/1772940925 Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.57 : ARMORS OF THE WEST & THE EAST Original design by my son Ryunosuke You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! English version preorder: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Traits-Fantastic-Bestiary-Father/dp/1772940925 Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.56 : GYNOID QUEEN Original design by my son Itsuki (9) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Book available in Japan as well.「親子デザイン工房」の画集が日本で好評発売中! Please wait a little bit more for the English version. Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.55 : CRYSTAL GENTLEMAN Original design by my son Ryunosuke (12) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Please wait a little bit more for the English and Japanese version. Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.54 : ANGRY TURTLE Original design by my son Itsuki (9) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Please wait a little bit more for the English and Japanese version. Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.53 : DOUBLE KING of the Upperworld and Underworld Original design by my son Ryunosuke (12) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Please wait a little bit more for the English and Japanese version. Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.52 : ACID GROOVE MAN Original design by my son Itsuki (9) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Please wait a little bit more for the English and Japanese version. Visit our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.51 : CURSED GIANT Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! Our illustration book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Please wait a little bit more for the English and Japanese version. Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.50 : Black Hole Kid Original design by my son Itsuki (9) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! The book have been released in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Please wait a little bit more for the English and Japanese version. Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.49 : Caerul the fossil hunter Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! The book will also be available very soon in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.48 : Lava Beast Original design by my son Itsuki (9) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! The book will also be available very soon in France. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.fr/Traits-famille-Thomas-Romain/dp/2368526471 Subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.47 : Golden Celestian Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.46 : Little Box Witch Original design by my son Itsuki (9) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thanks! Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.45 : Cloud Guardian Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.44 : Red Crystal Mage Original design by my son Itsuki (8) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.43 : Azaan City Guard Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw Thank you!

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop No.42 : Seeker Ant Original design by my son Itsuki (8) You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw No.41 : Future Patrol Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11)

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw No.40 : Flame Djinn Original design by my son Itsuki (8)

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw No.39 : Pill Boy Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11)

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw No.37 : Crimson Space Suit Original design by my son Ryunosuke (11)

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Father and Sons' Design Workshop You'll find making-of videos and drawing advice on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thomasromain Please check it out and support us! You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC70l0A5od5wZ0qSwc1SreOw No.38 : Treasorror Original design by my son Itsuki (8)

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