Jimothy the Raccoon is the art world’s latest obsession
(Image credit: Kiana Hall) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It seems like every month the internet finds a new strange little guy to hyperfixate…
(Image credit: Kiana Hall) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It seems like every month the internet finds a new strange little guy to hyperfixate on, and this month's beloved critter is perhaps my favourite yet. Meet Jimothy, the wild raccoon that's taking over the streets of Seattle thanks to his unusual yet adorable appearance.Since gaining traction online, Jimothy has developed a massive fanbase all around the world, each with a unique way of showing their love. From character design fan art to full-scale puppets, it's safe to say that this funky-looking raccoon has inspired a whole community of creatives, proving that the internet can still be wholesome (sometimes).A post shared by Kiana (@c1vrgr1)A photo posted by on Jimothy first hobbled onto the scene after Seattle resident Kiana Hall shared a video of him on Instagram, where thousands of fans began sharing their love for the dinky raccoon. You might notice Jimothy looks a little different to regular raccoons, which experts suggest could be caused by a spine deformity called short spine syndrome. Despite this, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has discouraged folks from interacting with Jimothy, claiming that he's 100% healthy otherwise – so how could they show their love?Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: A post shared by Lucracia Ray (@lightdraconis)A photo posted by on Soon, the internet was flooded with Jimothy fan art, from adorable illustrations to tattoos and models. The art ranges from wholesome little balls of fluff to strange cryptid-esque artwork. Who knew a little raccoon that eats out of the garbage would be the perfect character study?A post shared by Kyle Beaudette (@kyle_beaudette)A photo posted by on Others took a more unconventional approach to paying homage to Jimothy, such as Seattle Glassblowing Studio, which created an intricate handblown replica of the lil' fella.A post shared by Seattle Glassblowing Studio (@seattleglassblowing)A photo posted by on As a banjo fan, I might be biased, but my favourite Jimothy-inspired creation has to be from artist Phoebe Sanders. To spice up her performances, she creates "Pebbies" – handcrafted puppets which dance along to her playing – so of course she had to make a life-size Jimothy too.A post shared by Phoebe Sanders (@phoebesandersbanjo)A photo posted by on For more community creativity, check out this fan-made movie poster trend that broke cinema's creative rut or take a look at the 10 ways to make your fan art feel fresh and original.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Natalie FearStaff WriterNatalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 This artist's 3D scenes feel like stepping inside a pencil sketch 2 Burger King’s new ad is shameless nostalgia bait 3 Apple TV's Neuromancer poster raises questions about its adaptation of an 'unfilmable' novel 4 Bluetti Elite 10 Power Station review: portable electricity, in a brick 5 Google thinks maths proves its AI is genuinely creative… but is it?Source: Creative Bloq AI Art — Published — Category: Image AI