Since the origin of 3D graphics, designers attempts to create photo-realistic imagery. Although achieving genuine-looking graphics is a difficult challenge, some artists manage to achieve extraordinary results. Photorealism opens up new ways for creativity and innovation.

In this collection we bring you some of the inspiring semi-photorealistic 3D cartoon characters from various artists across the globe. You’ll find famous cartoon characters, movie stars, celebrities and original characters alike, so dig in and make sure to check out the artists’ portfolios for more goodies!

Beautiful Semi-Photorealistic 3D Cartoon Characters

Vladimir by Fred Bastide

Mz. Crabapple by Tony Mesiatowsky

Untitled by Richard Rosenman

Jennifer by Jonathan Simard

#empty by Anthony Guebels

Couchepin by Fred Bastide

Mr T by Lee Davies

Stan Winston Tribute by Krishnamurti Costa

Animator Guy by Krishnamurti Costa

Thomas, the Plumber by Krishnamurti Costa

Thom Yorke caricature by Andrew Hickinbottom

Will smith by Mrpeculiar

Gordon ramsay by Mrpeculiar

Patrick Star by Brushcommander

Old Man by Cristian Patrasciuc

Emocionado by Misael Barbosa

Elmer Fudd by Magdalena Dadela

Bar Scene 1 by Michael Sormann

Caricature by Marco Carminati

The Owl Hunter by Sergey Kolesov

JJimi Hendrix – The Guitar Legend by Marcin Klicki

Giuseppe by Laurent Pierlot

Little Man From Another Place by Andrei Cristea

Fern the Farmer by Team CHEVisodes

The Big Cowboy by Gustavo Federico

Untitled by Brent Wong

The Strange Man by Gustavo Federico

Evil Witch by Sven Gerusckhat

Somebody by Weiye Yin

Untitled by Shannon Thomas