Children of the Character Parodies
Original drawing / Character design sheet on paper • Anonymous student or amateur illustrator; contemporary fan-art subculture
Style & Movement
Contemporary illustrative, Internet-era 'OC' (Original Character) design style, influenced by 1930s 'Rubber Hose' animation and modern anime
Medium & Technique
Black ink (likely ballpoint or felt-tip pen) over graphite/pencil under-drawings; line art technique focused on contouring
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (c. 2010-2024)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches (standard letter size); horizontal/landscape orientation consisting of five vertical character panels
Subject Description
Five anthropomorphic character designs presented in vertical panels, identified as offspring of popular early 2000s children's television properties (Teletubbies, Boohbah, Fimbles, Doodlebops, and Biggle). The characters are stylized with expressive faces and specific costumes reflecting their fictional lineage.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Amateur storage); the work shows signs of casual handling with slight paper wrinkling and visible erasures and corrections
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $20 USD
Auction Estimate
$0 - $10 USD (as a non-established artist)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a personal sketch from a Private Collection. Found within a domestic/educational setting indicated by the floral-patterned backing
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates the 'Next Gen' or 'Second Generation' trope common in online art communities like DeviantArt or Tumblr, where existing IP is reimagined through familial lineages. It reflects the nostalgic intersection of 2000s media and modern character design hobbies.
Notable Features
Hand-written text labels at the base of each panel; presence of crossed-out and corrected text ('Son of the Fimble'); presence of a secondary sketch visible at the top edge of the frame
Condition Issues
Visible graphite smudging, heavy-handed ink corrections (particularly in the center panel text), and minor edge curling
Conservation Recommendations
Store flat in an acid-free sleeve; keep away from direct UV light to prevent ink fading; minimize handling to avoid skin oil transfer